DeMaria Properties @properties has acquired DeMaria Properties, a privately owned real estate brokerage primarily serving Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, announced Michael Golden and Thaddeus Wong, co-founders and co-principals of @properties. The acquisition of DeMaria Properties adds about $50 million

$899,000, Co-op commission 2.25% Designed by John Robert Wiltgen, this spacious, three-bedroom, three-bath condominium with unobstructed skyline views is located in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood just one block from the El and right off the Kennedy and Eisenhower expressways.

$1,150,000, Co-op 2.5% -$100 Situated close to downtown Evanston, this newly renovated 12-room Victorian home has four levels of open, vintage-detailed space. The large foyer allows easy access to the recently updated eat-in kitchen and sitting room. All three-and-one-half

“The opportunity to partner two of the very best names in their respective businesses was absolutely compelling, and will be exciting to grow,” says Rick Bechtel, Chicago-area manager for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. “Wells Fargo has been the nation’s

Koenig & Strey GMAC opened their Highland Park and Chicago – Andersonville offices in 2005 and an office at The Glen in Glenview in 2004. They now have 16 residential brokerage offices in Chicago, the North Shore, Lake County

To help in the rebuilding efforts of homes across the Gulf Coast that were destroyed by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is urging Chicagoans to bid in its “Housewarming for Habitat for Humanity” celebrity charity auction

Magellan Development Group, headed by Joel Carlins, and NNP Residential & Development, led by James Loewenberg, are forming a new corporate partnership under the Magellan banner. The merged company and its affiliates are operating from their new headquarters at

$1,490,000, Co-op 2.25% on the first million, 1.75% on the balance -$100 Settled on a just over one half acre of land with a ravine view, this spacious, sunlit home has many recent updates. A wide staircase leads to

This year, for the first time, RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest collected toys for both Toys for Tots and Children’s Memorial. Previously, RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest had collected toys for Toys for Tots and, as a separate organization, RE/MAX Tri-County had collected

$1,199,000, Co-op 2.5% -$100 Walking distance from Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood, this three-story new construction is the perfect city home. Stainless steel appliances are enclosed within a granite kitchen and accented with cherry wood cabinets. The bathrooms are made of

$1,299,000, Co-op 2.25% on the first million, 1.75% on the balance -$175 \This two-story, brick and frame colonial home, located on a private cul-de-sac, has recently undergone extensive remodeling. Outside, the fence-enclosed lush rear yard features a new brick

$547,900, Co-op 2.5% -$100 Situated near pond and featuring its own tennis court, this fantastic “Gallery of Homes” winner has been professionally decorated and has too many upgrades to mention. Vaulted ceilings expand upon the sun-kissed living and family

The RE/MAX network in northern Illinois recently announced the results of its 2005 fund raising effort on behalf of Children’s Miracle Network (CMN), a national network of premier children’s hospitals. RE/MAX offices and agents across northern Illinois contributed or

The Fordham Co. announced the acquisition and redevelopment of Chicago’s Ambassador East Hotel, located at 1301 N. State Parkway in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. The complete transformation of the classic 1926 hotel will include exquisite condominium-hotel units designed by

Surpasses $1 Billion in, Total Sales for 2005 Century 21 Sussex & Reilly garnered $1.84 billion in sales in 2005, a one-year record for the 5-year-old company. “Our agents’ ability to balance innovative technology with traditional relationship building through

$335,000, Co-op 2.5% -$125 This huge one-bedroom, one-and-one-half-bath true loft in the Handelsman Lofts in River West features huge windows, soaring ceilings and newer mechanicals. Secure building features rooftop deck with amazing city views, two-car parking and 12-X-12 storage.