December 19, 2016 | Press Releases
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Promotes Stephanie Szigetvari to District Manager
Deerfield, Ill. (December 19, 2016) – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is proud to announce that Stephanie Szigetvari has been promoted to district manager. In her new role, she will oversee the high level business operations of The Groves and Libertyville offices, in addition to, retaining her duties as the managing broker of the Northwest branch.
“Stephanie has been instrumental in the success of the Northwest office, and we look forward to her applying that proven business model to our other two locations to raise the bar even higher,” said Fran Broude, president and COO of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.
With over 30 years of real estate management experience, Szigetvari
Download PDFSeptember 26, 2016 | Press Releases
Coldwell Banker Charitable Foundation and Special Spaces Team Up to Create Dream Bedroom Makeover for 8 Year-Old Boy
Deerfield, Ill. (September 26, 2016) – The Coldwell Banker Charitable Foundation and Special Spaces Northern Illinois Chapter, a non-profit organization that creates dream bedrooms for children with life-threatening medical conditions, are teaming up for a bedroom makeover for 8 year-old Brookfield resident, Simon Connolly.
To help complete makeovers, Special Spaces depends on donations from individuals, local businesses, groups and even other foundations. All of the funds for Simon’s room were raised by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s La Grange office. “I am truly touched by the amount of support we receive from our colleagues, friends and our community in our efforts to create a
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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Appoints Lewis Jones as Managing Broker of its Lakeview Office
Deerfield, Ill. (August 23, 2016) – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is proud to announce that Lewis Jones will now serve as the new branch manager for the company’s Lakeview office, leading the branch’s day-to-day business operations.
“Lewis brings to the table a wealth of dynamic real estate and philanthropic experience that we feel will truly elevate the services we can provide our clients,” said, Fran Broude, president and COO of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.
Prior to Coldwell Banker, Jones took on a variety of impactful roles in real estate, and spent almost 20 years working as an executive director and professional fundraiser in the nonprofit sphere. Jones
Download PDFJuly 20, 2016 | Press Releases
Coldwell Banker Charitable Foundation and Special Spaces Team Up to Create Dream Bedroom Makeover for 10 year-old Mettawa Boy
Deerfield, Ill. (July 20, 2016) – The Coldwell Banker Charitable Foundation and Special Spaces Northern Illinois Chapter, a non-profit organization that creates dream bedrooms for children with life-threatening medical conditions, are teaming up for a bedroom makeover for 10-year-old Mettawa resident, Gavin Acheson.
On Tuesday, July 26, Gavin will come home to find a big surprise – a new dream bedroom. Gavin lives with epilepsy, autism and was most recently diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Despite many hospital stays and ongoing treatments, Gavin continues to love life and everyone in it. He and his family have experienced more hardships than most people do in a
Download PDFJuly 6, 2016 | Press Releases
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Independent Sales Associate Rosie Gonzalez Earns a Spot in the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® Top 250 List of Latino Agents
Deerfield, Ill. (July 6, 2016) – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is pleased to congratulate Rosie Gonzalez, who is affiliated with the company’s La Grange office, for her #150 ranking in the Top 250 List of National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP). For five consecutive years NAHREP has been recognizing the industry’s leading Hispanic independent sales associates and brokers from across the country. The Top 250 represent a combined total of over 24,000 closed transaction sides and over $5.26 billion in total volume in 2015.
“We couldn’t be more proud of Rosie for earning such a coveted honor,” said Fran Broude, President
Download PDFJune 30, 2016 | Press Releases
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Independent Sales Associates Ranked in the 2016 REAL Trends The Thousand, as Advertised in The Wall Street Journal
DEERFIELD, Ill. (June 24, 2016)— Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is proud to announce that several of its independent sales associates have been named in the 2016 REAL Trends The Thousand, as Advertised in The Wall Street Journal. The report recognizes top residential real estate agents in the country based on annual 2015 sales volume and transaction sides.
“Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s independent sales associates all share the same drive to succeed in the industry,’ said Fran Broude, President and COO of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. “This incredible accomplishment is a perfect example of this commitment coming to life, and we applaud them on their hard
Download PDFJune 30, 2016 | Press Releases
Kate Reisinger Honored with Meritorious Service Award from Worldwide ERC®
Chicago (June 2, 2016) – Kate Reisinger, Relocation Director at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, has earned a Meritorious Service Award from Worldwide ERC®, the workforce mobility association. The award will be announced at the Worldwide ERC® Americas Mobility Conference in Houston, May18-20.
Since its inception in 1989, the Worldwide ERC® Service Recognition Awards Program has been honoring members who voluntarily share their time, talent and expertise through various contributions to the association. Members earn a Meritorious Service Award upon accumulating 10 service points.
Reisinger earned the award for her individual contributions to the organization, including: Speaking as
Download PDFMay 31, 2016 | Press Releases
Taylor Lindstrom named Assistant Manager of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Lincoln Park Plaza Office
Chicago, IL (May 20, 2016) – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is proud to announce that Taylor
Lindstrom has been named the assistant manager of its Lincoln Park Plaza office.
Lindstrom will play an integral role in supporting managing broker, Chuck Goro, with day-to-day
business operations. Additionally, she will serve as an important asset to the overall City Region in a
variety of capacities.
“Taylor’s big picture thinking, and in-depth understanding of the local market, made her the ideal
candidate for this position,” said, Fran Broude, president and COO of Coldwell Banker Residential
Brokerage. “We are looking forward to her talent and fresh
April 30, 2016 | Press Releases
Rose Dobbins named Managing Broker of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Porter County, Indiana Office
Valparaiso, IN (April 15, 2016) – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is proud to announce
that Rose Dobbins has been named the new managing broker of the Porter County, Indiana
office.
Dobbins brings to the table a wealth of leadership experience. She was previously responsible
for developing and mentoring over 200 agents. Her dynamic resume also includes, serving as
the former President of the Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS (GNIAR), a
member of Indiana Association of REALTORS (IAR) Professional Standards Committee and a
graduate of the Indiana Realtors Leadership Academy.
“Rose’s impressive sales experience and unparalleled ability to
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Storied Burton F. Hales Mansion Goes on the Market in Oak Park, IL
Deerfield, IL. (April 11, 2016) – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is pleased to announce that the
historic Burton F. Hales mansion located at 509 N. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park, IL is now on the market for
$2.5 million. The property sits on one spacious acre of land and offers 9,500 square feet of indoor living
space with original craftsmanship and modern luxuries.
Henry Fiddelke, a renowned local architect who also built Ernest Hemingway’s childhood residence in
Oak Park, was commissioned by Hales, a prominent grain merchant, to build the Gothic revival home.
The original interior of this notable property features quarter-sawn oak and mahogany paneling,
fireplaces