The Real Cost of Real Estate: Why the Commission Conversation Is Long Overdue

The Real Cost of Real Estate: Let’s Change the Conversation After nearly three decades in real estate, I’ve seen the industry evolve dramatically. Yet one thing has remained surprisingly unchanged: how we structure professional fees. It’s time for a frank conversation about value, professionalism, a

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The 2025 Luxury Reset: Why Speed and Strategy Matter More Than Ever

The 2025 Luxury Reset: Why Speed and Strategy Matter More Than Ever  This blog—and the report it draws from—examines the 10 highest-grossing real estate transactions across 56 of the nation’s most elite luxury markets. While the properties in this data set represent the top end of the spectrum, they

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The Gold Coast, Streeterville, and River North: A Broker’s Perspective on Chicago’s Finest Trifecta

The Gold Coast, Streeterville, and River North: A Broker’s Perspective on Chicago’s Finest Trifecta In October of 2024, Chicago was in the spotlight again. Logan Square was recognized as one of the “Coolest Neighborhoods in the World,” and the city itself was named the Best Big City in the U.S. by C

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