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Sep 21, 2026 • 3 min read
It was 34 years ago this week that FIRST IN began in the Chicago area, and a lot has happened...
Sep 17, 2026 • 3 min read
Real estate marketing can be a lot more than simply talking about a property or opportunity. Sometimes, it’s about the...
Sep 16, 2026 • 3 min read
“It’s all in the presentation” should be taking over for “location location location” when it comes to real estate sales....
Sep 11, 2026 • 2 min read
The largest shopping center in a decade for the Chicago area is an attention getter for a number of reasons....
Sep 10, 2026 • 3 min read
Whether a real estate agent, investor, or developer, there are plenty of reasons to monitor activity in and around areas...
Sep 9, 2026 • 1 min read
We are hearing from even more real estate investors that are more concerned about domestic investing and wondering about international...
Sep 8, 2026 • 4 min read
There is another Chicago area community, the suburb of Skokie, which is among a growing number of municipalities easing parking...
Sep 3, 2026 • 3 min read
There are times that knowing “why not” is as or more valuable than knowing “why” to go ahead with a...
Sep 2, 2026 • 2 min read
Location plays a role in buying or selling a residential or commercial property. As obvious as that statement is, some...
Sep 1, 2026 • 1 min read
Having multiple LLCs is an advantage for real estate investors. Reasons include protecting liability for separate properties, allowing for different...
