Architect’s rendering of Columbia College Chicago’s Media Production Center (MPC). Designed by Studio Gang Architects, one of Chicago’s hottest firms, the 38,000 square foot MPC features a transparent facade and an innovative design. The $21 million MPC, which includes two sound stages, a motion capture studio, animation lab, classrooms and space for production design and costumes, is the first new construction project for the college....
Chicago has the ugliest house in America. That’s according to thousands of people who voted online at www.theugliesthouse.com in HomeVestors’ Second Annual Ugliest House of the Year contest. The “winner” was announced today at the company’s annual convention at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. “People know us for our famous ‘We Buy Ugly Houses’® billboards, and this contest is proof that we mean what we say,” said John Hayes, president...
Prime Group Realty Trust announced that Younan Properties, Inc. and an affiliate (“Purchaser”), and the subsidiary of the Company (the “Seller”) that owns 180 North LaSalle Street in Chicago, Illinois (the “Property”), amended the purchase and sale agreement (the “Agreement”) to (i) provide Purchaser certain credits against the Purchase Price, and (ii) remove the Purchaser’s right to extend the closing date past December 17, 2008. ADVERTISEMENT The...
Look into many personal finance magazines lately and you’ll find a plethora of articles by a certain St. Louis author about safely protecting your wealth through residential real estate. And hitting newsstands now is the December issue of Success, where this long-time real estate investor turned bestselling author and now up-and-coming speaker writes in the Wealth column about her favorite investment for the past 20 years, residential real estate. With...
Look into many personal finance magazines lately and you’ll find a plethora of articles by a certain St. Louis author about safely protecting your wealth through residential real estate. And hitting newsstands now is the December issue of Success, where this long-time real estate investor turned bestselling author and now up-and-coming speaker writes in the Wealth column about her favorite investment for the past 20 years, residential real estate. With...
Wight & Company, a leader in integrated architecture, engineering and construction solutions for the built environment, has won six awards for its public projects. These included Best Overall Project from Design Build Institute of America (DBIA); two “Project of the Year” awards from Midwest Construction magazine; and Excellence and Merit Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC – Illinois). “It’s gratifying...
USG Corporation, a leading building products company, reported that it has entered into an agreement to sell a total of $400 million of 10 percent contingent convertible senior notes due 2018, $300 million to Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and $100 million to Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. The notes will initially bear interest at a rate of 10 percent per annum. In accordance with New York Stock Exchange rules, USG will seek shareholder approval to...
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. announced the termination of its definitive merger agreement with LandAmerica Financial Group, Inc., pursuant to its contractual due diligence termination right. Fidelity National Financial, Inc. is a leading provider of title insurance, specialty insurance, claims management services and information services. FNF is one of the nation’s largest title insurance companies through its title insurance underwriters...
AssetNation, Inc. was formed to be the world’s leading industrial online auction provider. AssetNation has created a global marketplace that assembles some of the strongest brands in the online auction community, which include SalvageSale, SalvageSale Ltd (UK) and CapitalAssetSale. The flagship brand, SalvageSale, supports commercial property and casualty insurance companies by dramatically increasing recoveries on damaged commercial and industrial...
A federal court in Chicago has approved the settlement agreement between the National Association of Realtors® and the U.S. Department of Justice ending antitrust charges against Realtors®. “This is a great day for real estate and for consumers. This compromise is terrific news for the industry and shows that the real estate industry is dynamic, entrepreneurial and fiercely competitive,” said NAR President Charles McMillan, a broker...
The Contour Lounge Chair by Murillo
Murillo, the Philippines based manufacturer has been involved in manufacturing furniture and...
Contemporary Office Designs from Triple Five Design
Looking for modern interior inspiration for your office, here we got some preview of the contemporary...
The Gallery House designed by architect Richard Librach
Today’s modern house inspiration is coming from Richard Librach Architect, Toronto-based...
The Riedel Amadeo Decanter from Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma, the company that serves cookware, cooks stool, cutlery, electrics, bakeware,...
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