Making Sense of the Market with Maggie Baczkowski

Maggie Baczkowski chats with Gail Lissner of Managing Director of Integra Realty Resources – Chicago. Since the mid 1970s, Gail has concentrated on the housing/multi-family market, with a particular interest in condominium and apartment development, and the condominium conversion/deconversion market. Her scope of work ranges from site and building plan consultations at project inception to market and feasibility studies along with comprehensive appraisals.

On this episode of Making Sense of the Market with Maggie Baczkowski, we sit down with Peter Hawley, renowned IL filmmaker & Director of the Illinois Film Office alongside Mike Pomerantz, Real Estate & Tax Incentive Administrator on developing and maintaining relationships with the site selector industry. 

On this episode of Making Sense of the Market with Maggie Baczkowski, we sit down with Lisa Saul, Esq. She gives us a glimpse into her law practice and shares the ins-and-outs of co-ops, contracts, and taxes. You won't want to miss it!

On this episode of Making Sense of the Market with Maggie Baczkowski, we sit down with Bill & Steve Caton, the driving force behind Chicago's newest Co-Living Unit. You won't want to miss it!

In this episode of Making Sense of the Market with Maggie Baczkowski, we discuss fiscal and public policy with Ralph Martire, Executive Director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability (“CTBA”). Ralph and I consider the factors influencing the economic health of our city and the implications associated with past, present, and future reform efforts. From equitable education to property taxes, we dig deep to understand the state of our city.

In this episode of Making Sense of the Market with Maggie Baczkowski, we sit down with Greg Kenner, Vice President & Area Manager at Chicago Title. He has been with the company since 2002 and has held various positions in sales and management. During his time at Chicago Title, he has managed and the sales team and even in his current role as Area Manager sales continues to be his passion. Nothing is more exciting to Greg than to execute strategies that not only help Chicago Title grow but also help his customers grow and advance in their careers. He shares his expert insight into the closing process and much more. You won’t want to miss it!

In this two-part special of Making Sense of the Market with Maggie Baczkowski, we sit down with Wendy Berger, CEO and President of WBS Equities, LLC. She has extensive experience in the real estate business, tech start-ups, and more recently the cannabis industry! Wendy knows an opportunity when she sees it and you won’t want to miss it!

In this two-part special of Making Sense of the Market with Maggie Baczkowski, we sit down with Wendy Berger, CEO and President of WBS Equities, LLC. She has extensive experience in the real estate business, tech start-ups, and more recently the cannabis industry! Wendy knows an opportunity when she sees it and you won't want to miss it!

In this episode of Making Sense of the Market with Maggie Baczkowski we dive into a conversation with Jim Hechtman, Managing Partner/CPA of The Hechtman Group to break down new tax laws and changes that impact corporations and individuals.  

On this episode on Making Sense of the Market with Maggie Baczkowski, we sit down with mortgage consultant Brian Salomon, mortgage consultant with Blueleaf Lending, a subsidiary of Midwest Community Bank that offers loans nationwide and as well as commercial, construction, and home equity lines of credit. A one-stop shop for all lending purposes, Brian maps out the mortgage journey from start to finish.

On Episode 106 of Making Sense of the Market with Maggie Baczkowski, we sit down with attorney Howard Dakoff, partner at Levenfeld Pearlstein who has a great wealth of knowledge in condominium, real estate, and general corporate law. Attention new purchasers, be sure to tune in to get the real scoop, as Howard sets the record straight on new construction and developer turn over. 

On Episode 105 of Making Sense of the Market with Maggie Baczkowski, we chat with Vicki Escarra, Senior Advisor with the Boston Consulting Group and Founder of Vicki Escarra, LLC. Vicki is a well-respected growth leader and business developer with multi-sector experience both domestically and internationally. Consulting on issues surrounding women, leadership, and impact investing, she joins us today to discuss the value of investing in women and for women.

In this episode of Making Sense of the Market with Maggie Baczkowski, we dive deeper into our conversation with Grace Lee Sawin, Co-Founder Chicago School GPS about the process for enrolling in the different Chicago area schools. Host Maggie Baczkowski receives valuable information and tips on deadlines and submission dates for parents looking for help when navigating the Chicago area schools.  

On episode 103 of Making Sense of the Market with Maggie Baczkowski, we're Breaking Down Blockchain, Mortgages, & New Exchanges with Dr. Richard Sandor Also known as the Father of Financial Futures, Dr. Sandor is Chairman and CEO of the American Financial Exchange, an electronic exchange for direct/interbank financial institution lending and borrowing. In this episode, he answers questions about blockchain and its influence on the market, the micro and macro factors that impact real estate, and the tipping point for a neighborhood to increase or decrease in value. More… Be sure to check out Dr. Sandor’s latest book, Electronic Trading and Blockchain: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.        

On the second episode of Making Sense of the Market with Maggie Baczkowski, I’m joined by my colleague, Lindsay Guhl for a back to school edition you won’t want to miss! We sit down with Grace Lee Sawin, founder of Chicago School GPS, an organization that helps parents guide parents through the Chicago Public School system and the neighborhoods that surround them.  Parents - if you're looking to start a family and trying to decide where to buy ... listen up, Grace is here to give you the ABCs of what to look for when shopping for a home and school. More…       w: chischoolgps.com e: info@chischoolgps.com

On the first episode of Making Sense of the Market with Maggie Baczkowski, I go Back to Basics with Bill Nygren, notable investor, portfolio manager, and analyst seen on CNBC. We sit down for a candid conversation about the how taxes affect values, what sellers need to know before selling and buyers before buying.    More…