Making Sense of the Market with Maggie Baczkowski

Making Sense of the Market with Maggie Baczkowski

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I'm Maggie Baczkowski, one of the top-producing real estate brokers in Chicago with @properties and founder of MB Luxury Group. For years, I've received all sorts of information, advice, and insight on the real estate market from experts across a variety of industries. Now, I'm looking to pass this…

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    • Apr 28, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    Market glance with Gail LIssner and updated Covid-19 perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 39:48


    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.

    Marketing Illinois for Entertainment Success with Peter Hawley & Mike Pomerantz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2019 33:54


    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. 

    Co-Ops, Contracts, & Taxes with Lisa Saul

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 35:09


    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!

    Mastering the Art of Co-Living Properties with Caton Commercial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 32:17


    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!

    The State of Our City with Ralph Martire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2019 43:50


    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.

    Look into a Closing at Chicago Title with Greg Kenner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 29:21


    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!

    What does the cannabis industry have is common with real estate? Opportunity & Wendy Berger! Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 19:21


    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!

    What does the cannabis industry have in common with real estate? Opportunity & Wendy Berger! Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2019 37:45


    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!

    Talking New Real Estate Tax Laws with Jim Hechtman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2019 15:48


    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.  

    Mapping the Mortgage Process with Brian Salomon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2019 29:47


    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.

    Setting the Record Straight with Howard Dakoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2019 31:14


    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. 

    Building Wealth & Investing in Women with Vicki Escarra

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 25:15


    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.

    Navigating the Neighborhoods with Grace Lee Sawin, Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 22:41


    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.  

    Breaking Down Blockchain, Mortgages, & New Exchanges with Dr. Richard Sandor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2018 24:22


    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.        

    Navigating the Neighborhoods with Grace Lee Sawin, Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 21:59


    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

    Back to Basics with Bill Nygren

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2018 21:25


    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…

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