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Sep 25, 2026 • 3 min read
As we begin year 35, there is more to ‘tracking’ information than being able to keep up with what you...
Sep 24, 2026 • 3 min read
While celebrating the start of the 35th year of FIRST IN, I get asked what I consider to be the...
Sep 22, 2026 • 2 min read
While taking the time this week to reflect on the first 34 years of FIRST IN, I’m reminded of the...
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...
