REALTOR® Achievement 2016 Recipients
Under the sparkling lights of the Radisson Blu banquet hall on Wednesday night, the real estate community gathered to honor exceptional members of the Chicago REALTOR® family at the 133rd […]
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Brain Food: Ted Talks We Love
We love a good TED Talk. Here are some of our favorites. Lorrie Faith Cranor: What’s wrong with your pa$$w0rd? Jason Fried: Why work doesn’t happen at work Adam Grant: […]
The 2016 Profile of International Activity in U.S. Residential Real Estate [Infographic]
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Introducing Upstream
Author: Steve Baird, President & CEO, Baird & Warner There are many questions about the National Association of REALTORS®-backed Upstream. Steve Baird is a member of Upstream’s Board of Managers. He breaks down […]
RPAC Spotlight: Sonia Anaya
We are proud to announce Sonia Anaya was inducted into the National Association of REALTORS® RPAC Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes dedicated members who have made a […]
Stay Safe Online
Threats are no longer just a reality in our physical world – they’re everywhere online, too. It’s your responsibility as a REALTOR® to know how to protect yourself and your […]
Student Loan Debt and the Impact on Housing
Author: Mabel Guzman, Broker, @properties, 2016-2017 NAR Vice President In the midst of the housing crisis in 2012, where we saw record foreclosures and short sales, a simple question was broached: how […]
2016 Bruce Abrams Awards Winner: 1325 W. Wilson Avenue, Chicago
A building in disrepair, with vacant retail spaces and a transient environment, has been transformed into a sleek, well-run apartment complex that has helped re-awaken a sense of community in […]
How to Use Drones in Your Real Estate Marketing
The trick to drone operation is simply educating yourself on how to do it safely and legally. The Federal Aviation Association (FAA) considers drones “aircraft” and their operators “pilots.” Fines […]
The Internet of Things & What It Means for Real Estate
Author: Chad Curry, Managing Director, CRTLabs, National Association of REALTORS® When we talk about upgrades to homes, we typically think of the world of physical additions: a remodeled kitchen or new countertops, […]
Behind the Curtain: CRT Labs
Tucked behind frosted glass doors at the National Association of REALTORS® headquarters at 430 N. Michigan Avenue is a fully functioning technology laboratory, filled with cutting edge smart home gadgets, […]