REALTOR® of the Year 2016 Recipient

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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

BPP Takes Off As MRED Launches Homesnap

Author: Rebecca Jensen, President/CEO, MRED Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) is the first MLS in the country to launch the Broker Public Portal (BPP). What is the BPP? BPP is a […]

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 […]