How Mikel Hoxha turned his immigrant journey into a tech-driven strategy for buying homes from anywhere “Mat shtatë herë, e pre njëherë.” Measure seven times, cut once, says an old Albanian proverb about the importance of careful decisions. For Mikel Hoxha, the saying applies just as easily to buying a home. On a recent afternoon, Mikel Hoxha stood outside a quiet suburban home in Park Ridge, smartphone in hand, walking a client through the property…
Ariana Tolka never imagined she would be where she is today. A child of immigrants from the Balkans, she always knew one thing: the food was special. She admired her aunt Alida Malushi, who had an affinity for making delicious, traditional, Albanian food. Alida’s creations were comforting, as they reminded Ariana of her grandmother, who helped them bond over Burek – a traditional food passed down in the family for generations. Burek is a layered…
PRISHTINA – The Credit Rating Agency Fitch Ratings has given the Credit Rating ‘BB-‘ to Kosova, thus marking the first time that the country receives this type of rating as a country.…
At just seven years old, Jeta Zagragja’s journey began, not as a typical childhood tale but as a lesson in entrepreneurship. Her parents, who were determined to provide for their family amidst…
By Wendi Mezezi As a seasoned professional in the corporate financial industry, I’ve dedicated a significant portion of my career not only to excel in my role but also to mentor and…
CHICAGO, IL – Emiliano Abedini is not your ordinary videographer; he is a seasoned professional, a drone pilot par excellence, and a skilled photographer whose work transcends boundaries. Driven by the rise…
Imagine you were given a map with the location of a treasure chest filled with gold. Should you go on the journey? The first thing that you should do is find out…
Valbona Tika, a first-generation Albanian-American, has a deep-rooted passion for business and entrepreneurship, which she first discovered while helping her parents with their family restaurant in Iowa. Her journey in business led…
As the aroma of freshly baked pizza drifts through the air on Halsted Street, Proper Pizza invites you to step into a world where tradition and creativity converge to create one of…
The fall usually marks the beginning of the school year, seasonally cooler weather and a seasonally cooler housing market. But, this year, the housing market’s typical autumn slowdown is more pronounced as…
