Chicago Agent Magazine

05/30/2026

Encouraged to try mortgage lending during his summers off, Sam Jadallah later left teaching to embark on real estate finance full time. A senior home lending advisor 25 years later, he still enjoys helping people achieve their dream of home ownership as much as he did when he first started.

Jadallah’s biggest professional accomplishment in the past year was his ability to weather the storm that hit the industry by staying positive and focused. Acknowledging the incredible business support provided by his assistant, he leaned into his vast product and market knowledge to turn challenges and volatility into client wins. For his steadfastness, he earned the rank of Top National Achiever at Chase for the 10th year in a row.

Sam Jadallah, Senior Home Lending Advisor
Chase, NMLS # 28120
https://chicagoagentmagazine.com/whos-who-2025/sam-jadallah-3/

05/30/2026

Thanks to .jean.grimes for letting us shoot in this stunning & historic Jarvis Hunt home in Wheaton, IL.

05/29/2026

🏆 Compass Chicagoland held its fifth annual Legends Society event at Salon 61 on April 21 to honor top-producing agents across multiple sales categories. Joan Smothers was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her leadership skills, industry impact and philanthropic work.

https://chicagoagentmagazine.com/slideshows/compass-chicagolands-legends-society-2/

05/29/2026

Caroline Chambers recently sold a 7,000-square-foot penthouse at The Fordham with incredible views, an accomplishment that was both challenging and rewarding. Chambers, a global real estate advisor with Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, brings a calm demeanor, confidence and strong negotiating skills to the transaction table. She regularly helps clients navigate today’s fast-paced market and succeed in situations involving multiple offers.

Chambers’ ability to guide buyers, sellers and investors with integrity and professionalism has earned her Platinum Producer status at her brokerage.

Caroline Chambers - Jameson Sotheby's International Realty , Global Real Estate Advisor
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
https://chicagoagentmagazine.com/whos-who-2025/caroline-chambers-5/

05/29/2026

The latest April Market Update is in! 👀 Swipe through to check out Chicago’s housing stats from last month. 📊

05/29/2026

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05/28/2026

This is an exceptional two-bedroom, 1.5-bath corner unit with a private wraparound balcony in the highly sought-after Old Town/Gold Coast neighborhood. The open-concept living and dining space flows seamlessly into a well-appointed kitchen featuring a center island and rich hardwood flooring throughout.

The expansive primary bedroom measures an impressive 11 by 21 feet, offering true suite-like proportions. The second bedroom provides flexible use as a guest room, home office or personal retreat. A full bath, powder room and in-unit laundry complete this thoughtfully designed floor plan.

Full-amenity building features include a 24-hour door person, fitness center, sundeck, bike room and dog run. Assessments include water, doorman and gym access. Cats and dogs are welcome. One deeded garage parking space is available separately for $25,000.

It is ideally located just steps from the Red Line Division Street station, providing quick access to downtown Chicago, Michigan Avenue, the Magnificent Mile and the lakefront. Lincoln Park and Oak Street Beach are also moments away. Enjoy an incredible selection of dining, boutique shopping, fitness studios, nightlife, theaters and cultural attractions right outside your door. This prime location offers the very best of city living in one of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

Presented by: Pam Raia-Baird & Warner | Baird & Warner Edgebrook | (312) 446-3148 | [email protected]
https://chicagoagentmagazine.com/slideshows/230-w-division-st-1408-chicago-il-60610/

05/28/2026

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05/28/2026

Learning strong work ethics from his parents, Dave Shalabi credits their principles as instrumental to his successful 18-year career in real estate. At a very young age, he knew that he wanted to own his own business and work diligently to achieve success. “My parents were both very hardworking people,” Shalabi shares. “By watching them, I learned the importance of having integrity and the drive to succeed.”

A broker associate with RE/MAX 10, Shalabi represents first-time homebuyers, luxury and relocation clients, investors and sellers throughout the southwest suburbs of Chicago. A lifelong resident of Orland Park and the southwest suburbs, he appreciates the area and understands the market. “Knowing the industry, especially in a competitive market, is key,” he explains. “I take a lot of pride in my community and plan to continue making it a wonderful place to live.”

Dave Shalabi - REMAX 10 , Broker Associate
RE/MAX 10
https://chicagoagentmagazine.com/whos-who-2025/dave-shalabi-2/

05/28/2026

Chicago was an outlier among major United States markets in terms of home-price growth in March, Cotality said, citing the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index. 📈

Wheras the pace of national, annualized home-price growth in March slowed to 0.66% from 0.75% in February, Chicago saw a 6.1% jump in March, up from 5% in February.

Top performing metros include:
📈 Chicago +6.1%
📈 New York +4%
📈 Cleveland +3%

More details in the full article:
https://chicagoagentmagazine.com/2026/05/27/cotality-chicago-home-price-growth/

Chicago was an outlier among major United States markets in terms of home-price growth in March, Cotality said.

05/27/2026

Suburban Chicago home prices continued to climb in April as overall sales activity slowed slightly from a year ago, according to new data from Mainstreet Realtors®. 🏡📈

Here's what the latest Mainstreet REALTORS® data shows:
💰 Detached home median price up 7.3% to $434,500
💰 Attached home median price up 4.4% to $281,750
📉 Detached sales dipped 1.9% year over year

"Every community has its own story. Today’s market is truly hyperlocal,” said Mainstreet REALTORS® President Kinga Korpacz.
The right Realtor makes all the difference.

📲 Click the link to read the full April market breakdown for Chicagoland suburbs.
https://chicagoagentmagazine.com/2026/05/27/april-market-conditions-across-chicagoland-suburbs-remain-hyperlocal/

Suburban Chicago home prices continued to climb in April as overall sales activity slowed from a year ago, according to Mainstreet REALTORS®.