MCL Companies Michael Maier was promoted to VP of sales and marketing at MCL Companies after managing the Chicago residential sales team through the successful sellout of The Residences at River East Center, a 620-unit condominium tower valued at

Joan Farquharson, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Evanston, has recently graduated from Floyd Wickman’s annual Master Sales Training in Chicago, earning the designation of Master Sales Person Helping Others. Less than 1 percent of all Realtors nationwide have earned

in Top 500 Franchises RE/MAX captured the No. 8 spot in the Franchise 500 for 2006, Entrepreneur magazine’s ranking of the nation’s top 500 franchising organizations. It was the second-consecutive year the magazine gave RE/MAX a Top 10 ranking

$1,229,900, Co-op: 2.5% -$100 This Craftsman style home offers a full complement of new home amenities. The distinguishing finishes of Ladesic & Scott’s period style design include quarter sawn oak floors, built-ins, custom trim and unique lighting fixtures. The

$1,650,000, Co-op 2.25% 1st mil., 1.75% bal. -$100 New England-style coastal cottage includes a gabled roof and full width covered front porch. The exterior includes cedar shake with stone accents and the interior includes cedar and beam design accents.

Gold Coast, Chicago, $2,599,000, Co-op 2.0% -$125 This stunning Gold Coast row house features new limestone steps and front courtyard walls that match the split-faced renaissance stone facade. Other highlights include Marvin windows, custom-milled doors and mahogany and Brazilian

Group Hires Executives Oak Brook-based Renaissant Development Group has announced hired two new executives. James Carroll has been named VP and CFO, and James Thornton has been named construction manager. Carroll will be responsible for overseeing investor and lender

Prudential Preferred Properties hired Renae Charalab as a sales associate in the Winnetka office. Charalab’s thorough understanding of financing helps her clients make well-informed real estate decisions. She believes success starts with building personable and supportive relationships with clients

Michael Mabry has been appointed president of Windsor Mortgage, Koenig & Strey GMAC’s in-house mortgage operation. Mabry’s past positions include licensed real estate agent, residential loan officer, VP and sales manager of a well-respected mortgage lender and, most recently,

After 27 years of service, Stephanie Kiefer has announced her retirement from the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago. Kiefer was named assistant VP in 1984 and served as staff liaison for the Court of Honor and the Greater