Two of PERL Mortgage’s shining stars were recently featured in the June publication of Chicago Agent Magazine, “The 2009 Powerhouse Issue: Who’s Who in Chicagoland Real Estate”. This story highlights 35 of this year’s most powerful industry members - marketers, lenders, developers, architects, interior designers, associate heads, brokers and agents, all making a name for themselves in Chicagoland real estate in 2009. At a time when success doesn’t come easy, these professionals rise above the rest.

Dean Vlamis
US Top 200 Mortgage Originator

Dean Vlamis emerged onto the scene eight years ago when he walked into PERL Mortgage with no experience and asked for a job. What Vlamis lacked in experience, he made up for in determination. This self-taught businessman is now considered one of the Top 200 Producers in the nation, according to Mortgage Originator Magazine. Through the new Preferred Partner Program, Vlamis leads a team of marketing professionals, agents and loan officers in an effort to help them co-brand their business and target new markets. Vlamis is currently working to maximize the benefits for both his own business and the businesses of his Realtor partners. “We hope this new marketing approach will help expand our business and help our partners in these difficult times,” Vlamis says. “The great reward is that as their business expands, so does ours.” Vlamis enjoys spending time with his wife Neena, their sons Michael and Kosta and their two dogs Neysa and Reese. The family enjoys frequent trips to their home in Long Beach. Ind.

Sandy Marshall
Owner, Marshall Creative
Director of Business Development, PERL Mortgage

Sandy Marshall’s work can be seen on almost every popular form of electronic media. His company, Marshall Creative, is a leading marketing agency in the real estate world, producing everything from podcasts to original Web sites to customized comedic live events. Marshall created and hosts the PERL podcast, and his team also creates and produces viral short films and social networking seminars. “My company’s approach is unique, interactive, experiential and informative,” says Marshall. “We truly help our clients differentiate themselves from the standard real estate companies of the past.” His 13 years in the industry, combined with comedic experience in Schadenfreude and at The Second City, provide Marshall with the knowledge and creativity necessary to run a successful marketing business. In the future, Marshall hopes to use new technologies and social networking tools to his advantage to “help loan officers, real estate agents and developers realize the importance of staying on the cutting edge of marketing.” Visit marshall-creative.com for more information.

PERL is sponsoring the Chicago Spring Half on May 17, 2009. We are giving away FREE race registration ($45 value) to the first eight people who email us requesting a spot for the half marathon or 10k.

The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) has also offered to give a discount on membership to our customers for race training. Ready. Set. Go!

You can email us at info@perlmortgage.com.

Proceeds from the race will go to Chicago Youth Programs, Inc.
Chicago Youth Programs, Inc. (CYP) is an innovative non-profit organization founded and sustained by volunteers with the mission to improve the life opportunities and health of at-risk youth using a comprehensive approach aimed at developing their capabilities. The highly effective Cabrini Green Youth Program (CGYP), founded in 1984 by Northwestern University medical students, distressed by the challenges posed to youth growing up in these isolated public housing projects, served as a model for future expansion and the addition of the Washington Park Youth Program (WPYP), established in 1995, and the Uptown Community Youth Program (UCYP) which began in 1998. Today, CYP serves over 450 at-risk youth from birth through college from these three disadvantaged/impoverished communities.

PERL Mortgage is sponsoring the Imerman Angels Annual Spring Fling on March 20, 8-11pm at Enclave (222 W. Chicago Avenue). The event will include an open bar and food from 8-10 as well as a special DJ and dance performance. Presale tickets are available online for $30 at www.imermanangels.org. If available, tickets will sold at the door for $40.

100% of the proceeds will benefit Imerman Angels.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CHICAGO (Feb 12, 2009) - PERL was honored at the Illinois Association of Mortgage Professionals (IAMP) Awards Night. With twelve nominations, PERL took home three awards. Mary Robinson won “Operations Manager of the Year”, Delma Roman received the “Closer of the Year” Award and Brian Dixon dominated the origination community with “Banker Loan Officer of the Year.”

PERL is proud to have such a talented and dedicated staff, as well as the support of the real estate community.

About the IAMP
The IAMP is an organization that “unites the interests of its members to meet the challenge of regulatory, technology, and competitive change. Its mission is to create a desirable future and to prepare its members to work successfully and profitably in it.”

About PERL Mortgage
PERL Mortgage is a leading, independent Chicago-based mortgage banker — distinctly offering unparalleled customer service, flexible financing options, and seamless loan execution. One of Chicago’s leading lenders since its inception in 1994 by mortgage expert Ken Perlmutter. PERL Mortgage loans and services create exceptional value for customers with competitive rates and unparalleled customer support. With offices throughout Chicagoland, PERL Mortgage offers loans across the nation. For more information, visit www.perlmortgage.com or call 773-862-1530.

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