Brenda Richardson

Business |
No. 1: ‘True Midwest values’ guide Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff

November 8, 2019 at 2:06 p.m.

It's midmorning on a Friday at the spacious Michigan Avenue corporate office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group. The lights are on, but few real estate agents are around...

Business |
Five core values are bedrock for Antunes and its employees

November 8, 2019 at 2:08 p.m.

On any given weekday at the A.J. Antunes headquarters in Carol Stream, you can find employees gathered at a cart, selecting fresh fruit or healthy snacks. You might also see...

Real Estate |
Digital mortgages are here, but some buyers are hesitant to use them. Here’s what you should know.

May 20, 2019 at 2:01 p.m.

If you're a move-up buyer looking to purchase your second home, you might be pleasantly surprised by changes in one aspect of your experience: You can now apply for your...

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7 winter prep steps from ‘This Old House’ star Tom Silva

May 23, 2019 at 1:59 p.m.

Winter is coming whether you like it not. Before the temperatures drop any further, follow these steps to keep the cold out of your house, and the heat in, while...

Real Estate |
The upside of downsizing: Move managers aid older adults with relocation

May 30, 2019 at 6:13 p.m.

For 22 years, Sandy Zedella enjoyed a comfortable lifestyle at her spacious three-level townhouse in Lake Barrington. Then one day last March, the avid golfer bent down to put on...

Real Estate |
Builders confront climate change

May 20, 2019 at 1:03 p.m.

A movement in the home-building industry to adapt to risks of climate change is gaining momentum, promising new houses that are tougher and more able to bounce back from extreme...

Business |
Builders finding ways to make homes stand up to Mother Nature’s fiercest outbursts

June 11, 2018 at 7:54 a.m.

A movement in the home-building industry to adapt to risks of climate change is gaining momentum, promising new houses that are tougher and more able to bounce back from extreme...

Real Estate |
What one couple loves about living in Palos Park

May 20, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.

When searching for a place to settle down and raise a family, trade-offs can be expected. The length of a commute, quality of life and schools are just a few...

Real Estate |
A high-rise by any other name . . .

May 23, 2019 at 2:09 p.m.

Is Van Buren Lofts easier to remember than VB 1224? Apparently the new owner thought so when it changed the name of the West Loop loft development at 1224 W....

Business |
Phase 2 of Row 2750 breaks ground

May 22, 2019 at 3:53 p.m.

Swift sales in phase one of Row 2750 in Lincoln Park have led Chicago-based LG Development Group to break ground ahead of schedule on phase two of the luxury development....

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