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Exciting news! Last month, the Department of Buildings announced a new amendment to the Chicago Building Code and this month, City Council adopted the updates. This is the first overhaul […]
On Tuesday, April 16th, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation donated and presented a check to Sarah’s Circle, a non-profit organization providing housing and support for women who are experiencing […]
Learn what inspires some of our Top Producers and drives them to the top of their game, every day:
MARKET SNAPSHOT – CITY OF CHICAGO *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the […]
We’ve heard a lot about a transitioning real estate market, historically low interest rates and millennials — but what does it all mean? In January, we hosted our annual Market […]
Let’s put it on the table: uncertainty is not good for business, and we’ve had a lot of uncertainty to contend with here in Chicago. Changes in the Mayor’s office […]
The February mayoral and aldermanic elections, followed by the April run-off, have been exciting and we’ve been monitoring them every step of the way. Every day we’re hearing who’s throwing […]
This was the cover of Business Week on February 5th, 1996, predicting the demise of Apple. Some quotes: “Whether they stand alone or are acquired, Apple as we know it […]
The latest issue of Chicago REALTOR® is now available. Enjoy the content in the format of your choice. You can find the digital PDF flipbook below, with links to blog-format […]
Shifting Markets. Disruption. Technology. These terms are thrown around in our industry so much that I usually tune them out. They are all true and happening, but what you probably […]
With the advent of smart technology in the home — doorbells, speakers, cameras and more — surveillance issues are more prevalent than ever. You need to be aware of the […]
When it comes to homeownership, the African-American community historically has been left out of the conversation. According to the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), only 42 percent of […]