Tag: Prudential Rubloff

How to find a real estate agent
How does a new or relocating buyer find a good real estate agent? In a recent sit-down with Joe Zekas, Prudential Rubloff President / Chairman Micha [...]

Construction checkup: sampling the newest of the new in Lincoln Park
The following properties have three things in common: they're all located in Lincoln Park, they were all put on the MLS sometime after January 1, and [...]

On Michigan Avenue, at the Hancock
Joe Zekas found himself with some time to kill prior to his Streeterville tour with Prudential Rubloff agent Francesca Rose last September, so he tr [...]

The personality of ParkView
Each high-rise has its own personality, says Prudential Rubloff agent Francesca Rose. 600 North Fairbanks, for example, is sleek and artsy, she says [...]

The Northbrook market: "Back to 2003"
Any appreciation a homeowner in Northbrook hoped to see over the past six or seven years "has totally been wiped out," leaving the prices of $2 mill [...]

Staging and the paradox of empty space
Several agents in recent weeks have told us that proper staging is vital to selling a home in this market. Several weeks ago, Joe Zekas and Prudenti [...]

The largest home at Lake Point Tower
Joe Zekas recently joined Jean Ward of Chicago Lakefront Properties and Francesca Rose of Prudential Rubloff for a walk through several homes at Lak [...]

Suburban showcase: playing favorites on the North Shore
Following a meeting at Prudential Rubloff's Winnetka office earlier this week, Joe Zekas pulled aside a few agents to quiz them on their favorite No [...]

Private lane living in Old Town
Join Joe Zekas and Prudential Rubloff's Joanne Nemerovski for a walk through a mint-condition three-bedroom / three-bath-plus townhome on a private [...]

Five easy pieces: Monique Sandberg
While making the rounds at Superior 110's brokers open house in River North last week, I found Prudential Rubloff agent Monique Sandberg. After talk [...]

Five easy pieces: Laurie Kocal
I met Laurie Kocal of Prudential Rubloff at a brokers open house at Superior 110 in River North on Wednesday evening, and asked her to take part in [...]

Following Francesca: Sweeping views from 600 North Fairbanks' southeast corner
This two-bedroom condo on the southeast corner of 600 North Fairbanks boasts a curved wall of nine 7' x 10' windows, giving its owner a sweeping vie [...]

Following Francesca: The evolving amenities in Streeterville buildings
A war is raging in Streeterville, one whose trenches are found in the lobbies, fitness rooms, private theaters, and terraces of the neighborhood's c [...]

Floor plan faceoff: lakeside living in two Rogers Park two-bedrooms
Turn east off of Sheridan in Rogers Park and you'll quickly run out of road, as just about every street cul-de-sacs at the edge of a beach or a lak [...]

Following Francesca: Sky-high views from the Hancock for under $800,000
How much would you expect to pay for a 1,744 square-foot three-bedroom home on the southeastern corner of the John Hancock Center's 76th floor? For [...]

Following Francesca: Reintroducing the John Hancock Center's residences
We've shown you a sample of Joe's videos with Prudential Rubloff agent and Streeterville expert Francesca Rose already, but let's go back to where t [...]

Following Francesca: The amenities floor at 600 North Fairbanks in Streeterville
One of the stops on Joe Zekas' recent tour with Prudential Rubloff agent and Streeterville expert Francesca Rose was the spectacular wrap-around sun [...]