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4 Illinois Cities Ranked In America’s “Safest And Richest” Places To Live List
We all know some towns are just better to be in than others. It's always fun to go to the towns and neighborhoods that are very safe and loaded. These are the places that can do hayrides through the street on Halloween and the houses hand out full-size candy bars.
Ryan Cotter, Vice President of Renovation Lending
Ryan Cotter is a seasoned renovation lender with over 40 years of experience in the industry. A graduate of Iowa State University, Cotter has been involved in construction and property development since he was 10 years old, having been introduced to the field through his family’s involvement in the construction trades. Over the years, he has developed a deep expertise in multifamily property renovations and new construction, focusing on transforming properties in underserved communities.
Phoebe Co, Real Estate Broker
Having gone through the many seasons of the real estate world over the last 25 years, Phoebe Co has the experience to navigate the market for a diverse group of clients in Chicago, North Shore and the northwestern and western suburbs. For Co, who is fluent in English, Chinese and Tagalog, the keys to success are being proactive, leveraging technology and staying up to date on real estate laws. With those tools, she has sailed through real estate’s ups and downs.
Illinois home sales, inventory and median prices all increased in July
Home sales, available homes and median home prices all rose across the state in July, according to new data from Illinois REALTORS®. Last month, Illinois home sales rose 6.2% year over year with 13,114 homes sold. Inventory rose similarly, by 6.3%, with 19,494 homes on the market. At the same time, the median sales price hit $308,000: an 8.1% bump.
Michael LaFido, Realtor, Author, Consultant
From Chicago to the North Shore to the western suburbs, Michael LaFido, a Realtor, best-selling author and consultant to other Realtors, is intimately familiar with thea Chicagoland luxury market. He brings over two decades of experience in marketing luxury listings and differentiates himself by thinking like a marketer instead of a real estate agent.
The 2024 Who’s Who in Real Estate is Here! Discover Chicagoland’s Elite
Welcome to the 17th annual Who’s Who in Chicagoland Residential Real Estate. This special edition showcases the top professionals in the residential real estate market — the agents, loan officers, affiliates and association leaders who elevate each transaction so every client can relax. The profiles featured here highlight the accolades of each of these real estate titans, but they go deeper than that. They also reveal the motivations that drive these agents and lenders, the perspectives that make them unique and the reasons why their clients remain loyal.
Maggie Mikaitis, SVP of Mortgage Lending
With a reputation for reliability and exceptional service built through consistently meeting and exceeding her clients’ needs, Maggie Mikaitis also earns their trust and loyalty in the process. Senior vice president of mortgage lending with CrossCountry Mortgage, Mikaitis worked as a paralegal for a real estate law firm before becoming a sales assistant in the lending world and working her way up to a sales position. “Experiencing each role such as a sales assistant, processor and production manager allows me to help manage my team and pipeline at its best,” she explains. “I have a better understanding and consideration of every team member’s value and accountability for our closed transactions.”
Mike Larson and Colby Price join Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty
Two new agents have joined Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty (JSIR): Mike Larson and Colby Price. Larson, who covers Chicago and Lake Geneva, quickly made a name for himself after launching his real estate career at Gold Coast Realty in 2015. Since then, he’s completed over $50 million in total sales and rental volume and broke the city-wide record for the fastest leased building.
Michelle Schroeder & Britain Shutters, Realtors
The Going Beyond Group, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago. Recognizing their shared interest for going above and beyond the transaction, Michelle Schroeder and Britain Shutters decided to partner together as the Going Beyond Group. “Our business is focused more on relationships than transactions,” they say. “Clients appreciate how diligently and effectively we work during the process, which empowers them to make decisions based on our professional and expert guidance.”
Kale Realty adds Alison Swedenberg-Suarez as assistant managing broker
Alison “Ali” Swedenberg-Suarez has joined Kale Realty as the new assistant managing broker. She has nearly a decade of experience in the real estate industry. In the her new position at Kale Realty, Swedenberg-Suarez will develop the firm’s New to the Business Agent Development Program, as well as its Transaction Coach and Mentoring Program. Additionally, she help with training, client relations, and strategic planning, working closely with the entire leadership team, and create customized marketing campaigns.
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