CHICAGO – (March 12, 2008) – Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate has announced a new partnership with the Gillick Realtors residential brokerage. The combined companies will continue to operate from the suburban Park Ridge office that has served as the Gillick Realtors office for more than 100 yearsDoug Ayers, president of Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate made the announcement. “Gillick Realtors has a long history of serving their clients and the Park Ridge community, and an unparalleled reputation for integrity. Partnering with this exceptional firm presents us with a unique opportunity to bring the Koenig & Strey GMAC brand to this market.” said Ayers. He also commented on how the association of Gillick Realtors, as well as the recent acquisition of additional Chicago offices, supports the company’s continued pattern of growth. “The Park Ridge office will enable us to provide seamless service from the northwest side of the city to Schaumburg and the surrounding norrthwest suburbs.”The Koenig & Strey GMAC Park Ridge office is located at 122 Main Street and will be managed by branch executive Richard Murawski and assistant branch executive Diane Glass. This location is the fifth office that Koenig & Strey GMAC has added in 2008.Koenig & Strey GMAC has 27 residential brokerage offices serving some of the finest communities in Chicago, the North Shore, Lake County and the western suburbs. Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate is an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates. For additional information, please visit www.ksgmac.com or call 847-853-5000.