Barrington Area Luxury Market Update

2023 Chicago Agents

Michaels website was recognized by his peers as one of the "Best Agent Websites" in 2023 Chicago Agent Magazine.

Chicago Agent Magazine | October 12, 2023

2024 RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker!

Excited to announce I have been nominated as a 2024 RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker! This one-of-a-kind recognition program is designed to spotlight and celebrate individuals from across ...

September 15, 2023

Michael LaFido, Realtor, Author, Consultant

From Chicago to the North Shore to the western suburbs, Michael LaFido, a Realtor and consultant to other Realtors, is intimately familiar with the Chicagoland luxury market. He brings ov...

Chicago Agent Magazine | August 28, 2023

Mansion Sells for $4.75M, Making it the highest sale price for a home in Oak Brook...

A couple bought the property for $1.185 M back in 2013, and they knocked down the previous home and built the one they just sold.

Chicago Tribune | June 19, 2023

Empire' mansion going up for auction after 10 years on the market

After failing to sell conventionally for a decade, the palatial mansion in Barrington Hills that was featured in the TV show “Empire” is going up for auction. Unlike a Winnetka mansion t...

Crain's Chicago Business | May 31, 2023

Global Real Estate Guru Michael LaFido Discusses His Latest Book Anthology ‘Secrets...

Michael LaFido is a real estate consultant and top-producing Realtor with over twenty years of experience in the industry, specializing in luxury listings. His marketing has been showcase...

The Chicago Mail | April 19, 2023

Michael LaFido, Founder and Ceo of Luxury Listing Specialist, Discusses the ‘Secret...

Michael LaFido is the founder and CEO of Luxury Listing Specialist Designation. He has over twenty years of experience in the real estate industry and specializes in luxury listings. His ...

The Hudson Weekly | April 14, 2023

Warrenville Home Listed For $1.7M Is Now The Highest-Priced Home In That Western Su...

A four-bedroom home in unincorporated Warrenville has been listed for $1.7 million, making the home the highest-priced home on the market in that western suburb.

Chicago Tribune | March 23, 2023

MAINSTREET ORGANIZATION OF REALTORS

Michael LaFido has been awarded a Mainstreet Production Award for the 2022 calendar year Residential Top 1% Sales Volume.

MainStreet Organization of Realtors | March 1, 2023

Dubai: 19th Annual International Property Show

Michael Presented In Dubai & His Topic Was "Creating the Right Mindset for Business and Luxury Sales Success. "

February 14, 2023

The Top 5 Top Coaches of 2022!

“As a real estate agent, it is difficult to break into luxury home sales. If you’re trying to ‘break into selling luxury homes,’ my advice is to attend other agents’ luxury broker open ho...

Chicago Agent Magazine | December 23, 2022

Downers Grove Mansion for sale for $2.7 million, The Suburb’s Highest-Priced Listing

A seven-bedroom, 11,655-square-foot mansion on 3.2 gated acres in Downers Grove has been listed for $2.7 million, making it that suburb’s highest-priced listing. Built in 2008, the Medit...

Chicago Tribune | July 25, 2022

Highland Park Manison Featured in the Chicago Tribune

Highland Park Manison Just steps away from Michael Jordans Property listed for just under $2.8M

Chicago Tribune | June 10, 2022

How to Break Into The Luxury Real Estate Market

As a real estate agent, it is difficult to break into luxury home sales. Many agents believe they have to be licensed for X number of years before they can sell luxury real estate, but th...

Chicago Agent Magazine | May 2, 2022

Highest Sale in Naperville since 2020

This Naperville Home sold as the highest sale since 2020!

Crains Chicago Business | March 16, 2022

Mainstreet Production Award for the 2021 calendar year

Michael LaFido has been awarded a Mainstreet Production Award for the 2021 calendar year, Top 3% Residential Transactions and Top 1% Sales Volume.

MainStreet Organization of Realtors | March 2, 2022

Crypto & Real Estate Summit

Please join us at a special conference for Investment, Financial, and Real Estate professionals such as yourself to learn more about investment and real estate trends in crypto, blockchai...

Crypto| Blockchain | NFT Conference Speaker | February 23, 2022

Michael LaFido Presents An Amazing Custom Built Home In Wheaton

Amazing Patrick J. Murphy Custom built home in Arrowhead. The finest finishes are found throughout the five levels of this amazing stately home--including an indoor basketball/sport court...

Haute Resident | February 8, 2022

Michael LaFido- Featured Top Producer Of The Month January 2022

Michael LaFido is featured in the January 2022 Issue of the 'DuPage Real Producers' Magazine.

Cover Story of Real Producers Magazine | January 12, 2022

LGBTQ Alliance Conference

The LGBTQ Alliance had Michael Speak at their first annual conference about Best Marketing Practices for Luxury Real Estate

LGBTQ Conference Featured Speaker | December 9, 2021

Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack sells Glencoe mansion for $3.9M

Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack on Monday sold his six-bedroom, 6,100-square-foot mansion in Glencoe for $3.9 million. A six-time Pro Bowler, Mack, 30, played in seven games ...

Chicago Tribune | December 1, 2021

Former Navistar CEO sells Naperville home for $1.15M

Former Navistar CEO sells Naperville home (Michael LaFido Flying Eye / HANDOUT)

Chicago Tribune | November 17, 2021

Michael LaFido Presents A Magnificent Gated Private Estate In Naperville

Michael LaFido presents Magnificent Gated Private Estate Home designed by renowned architect Dan Sater on gorgeous 2.42 acre wooded setting and features a pool, hot tub, and outdoor kitc...

Haute Residence | November 5, 2021

'Empire' mansion finds a buyer

After eight years and more than $8 million in price cuts, a Barrington Hills mansion, owned in real life by strip club owners and on the TV show by a hip hop magnate, lined up a buyer.

Crain's Chicago Business | September 13, 2021

The Chicago Area Mansion Where ‘Empire’ Was Filmed Finds a Buyer

The Lyon’s Den, as it was known on the Fox TV show, was on the market for eight years and is in contract for less than half its original asking price.

Mansion Global | September 8, 2021

Wheaton mansion sells for $2.89M, the highest price on record for that city

A five-bedroom, 12,258-square-foot mansion in Wheaton sold on Friday for $2.89 million — Wheaton’s all-time highest residential sale price on record, sold by Michael LaFido.

Chicago Tribune | August 13, 2021

Chicago Bear Khalil Mack lists 6-bedroom Glencoe mansion for $5M

Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack officially placed his six-bedroom, 6,100-square-foot Glencoe mansion on the market Thursday for $5 million.

Chicago Tribune | June 28, 2021

Look inside the Glencoe mansion the Bears' Khalil Mack listed by Michael LaFido

The linebacker, who bought a Gold Coast condo in March, is asking $5 million for his former address on the North Shore.

Chicago Business Crain's | June 28, 2021

Winning Listings as Luxury Home Inventory Tightens

The luxury real estate sector has become a victim of its own success amidst the pandemic: Demand for prime property is far outstripping supply as affluent consumers seek primary or co-pri...

Luxury Portfolio International | May 19, 2021

Why You Should Attend Michael LaFido's Napa Luxury Designation Event

Michael LaFido is a real estate consultant and top-producing Realtor with over twenty years of experience in the real estate industry specializing in Luxury listings as an @properties age...

Haute Residence | May 19, 2021

Haute Residence Welcomes Michael LaFido To Its Exclusive Real Estate Network

Haute Residence is pleased to welcome Michael LaFido to the exclusive Haute Residence Network as its representative in the Chicagoland, Illinois luxury real estate market.

Haute Residence | May 12, 2021

So You Want To Sell Luxury Properties?

Real estate agents breaking into the business will not find themselves at a loss when it comes to mentoring, coaching and training programs, but the options become increasingly scarce onc...

Chicago Agent Magazine | May 10, 2021

Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls - Have One Installed In Your Home Instead

235 Claremont Ave, Naperville, IL 60540

Wall St. Journal | May 10, 2021

With a listing price of $3.95M, this 5-bedroom mansion is currently Wheaton’s highe...

A five-bedroom, 12,258-square-foot mansion in Wheaton was listed on the market on April 21 for $3.95 million.

Chicago Tribune Elite Street | April 23, 2021

Selling Luxury Listings in our Market During The Pandemic & Beyond with Michael LaFido

This class is perfect for a broker, team leader, or agent that is interested in selling more high-end and luxury homes on Cape Cod or the Islands in 2021 and beyond. During this course, w...

Cape Cod Association of Realtors | March 10, 2021

Suburban Chicago 5-bedroom home — with a 56-foot backyard water slide, two large bu...

St. Charles 5-bedroom home lists for $1.5 million A five-bedroom, 8,384-square-foot mansion in St. Charles with a 56-foot backyard water slide was listed Feb. 3, 2021, for $1.5 million. (...

Chicago Tribune | February 11, 2021

Unmatched Manor in Naperville

$10,500,000 1112 Shamrock Ct., Naperville 7 bd | 8.5+ ba | 21,709 sqft napervilleluxuryestate.info

Naperville Magazine | February 11, 2021

Club Wealth Sales & Marketing Summit

Michael LaFido speaks at Club Wealth on Marketing Luxury Homes & Best Marketing Practices

February 3, 2021

Look inside: $10.5 million mansion hits the market in Chicago suburb of Naperville

Crain's Chicago Business | January 8, 2021

Crush It In Real Estate Event

Keynote Speaker | January 8, 2021

Launch Your Own Podcast

Florida Realtor Magazine | December 30, 2020

Real Estate's Rocking in the New Year

So excited to announce that I was asked to be on the "Luxury" panel for the upcoming National Association Of Realtors & RIS Media event on January 7th. There were only 4 people asked to ...

Luxury Panelist | December 22, 2020

Chicago Tribune

Former Cubs player David DeJesus sells Wheaton mansion for $975,000.

September 8, 2020

Model Train Enthusiasts Are Parking Their Railroads in Souped-Up Spaces

Forget unfinished basements. These model railroaders are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to build train rooms in their homes.

The Wall Street Journal | August 11, 2020

Megamansion sells Napervilles highest price 2008

The home, nearly 17,500 square feet on 3 acres has six bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, 7 fireplaces, and garage space for 9 cars.

Crain's Chicago Business | June 23, 2020

Barrington Hills mansion with 11 garage spaces, walk-in humidor sells for $2.2 million

A seven-bedroom, 9,060-square-foot mansion in Barrington Hills.

Chicago Tribune | February 23, 2020

Most Valued Partner

Michael was awarded 'MVP' in 2019 by Who's Who in Real Estate

Luxury Real Estate | July 16, 2019

They're finally marketing the 'Empire' mansion as the 'Empire' mansion

The Barrington Hills giant has been a set for the show while also lingering on the for-sale market.

Crain's Chicago BuBuodxx | June 16, 2019

Let's Make A Deal: Luxury Markets Offering Buying Opportunities

Here are some examples in several luxury markets around the country to consider.

Forbes | February 11, 2018

PHOTOS: Barrington Hills mansion named 'most beautiful home for sale' in Illinois

A sprawling estate in the northern suburbs has just been named the most beautiful home for sale in Illinois by Architectural Digest.

abc7 EYEWITNESS NEWS | November 1, 2017