REALTOR® Award Nominations Now Open
Do you know a REALTOR® who goes above and beyond? We’re seeking nominations for our annual REALTOR® Awards. Awards will be handed out at the Inaugural Gala this fall. Nominations are due […]
New Online Licensure for Illinois Real Estate Brokerage Professionals
Real estate professionals looking to apply for a license or transfer an existing license may now do so online. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) recently unveiled […]
YPN Breakfast Panel: 2018 Design Trends
Listen to the recording: At our March YPN Breakfast – 2018 Design Trends, we had Chicago designers share their insights about this year’s hottest trends. The panel included Brynn Olson […]
Apply to Serve on C.A.R.’s Board of Directors
Update: Applications for the 2018-2019 Board of Directors have closed. We will begin accepting applications for the 2019-2020 Board of Directors in spring of 2019. There are five positions open: Region […]
I am a REALTOR® [VIDEO]
Learn what inspires some of Chicago’s Top Producers and drives them to the top of their game, every day:
Habits to Boost Your Biz in 2018
We talked to the 2017 Top Producers to get the scoop on best practices and habits to help supercharge your business in 2018. Break your goals down. Scott Curcio, Baird […]
The Price is Right: Be the Advisor Your Clients Need
Your clients have popped the infamous question: how much do you think our home is worth? As a steward of home ownership and the real estate market, this is your […]
How to Leverage the NAR Library & Archives
Founded in 1923, the NAR Library and Archives is the largest real estate library in the world — yes, in the world. Their collection includes residential and commercial real estate, […]
This One Trick Will Ramp Up Your ROI
What is the return on investment (ROI) for your advertising budget? Which platforms deal the best leads at the best cost? What was your ROI on the last property sold? […]
Federal Reserve Announces Rate Increase
The Federal Reserve announced a rate hike between 1.5 percent and 1.75 percent, possibly pushing mortgage rates as high as 5 percent by the end of 2018. Economists Predict Three […]
February 2018 Market Snapshot
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 […]
New Wage Requirement Could Hurt Local Commercial Development
Despite more than three hours of nearly 65 speakers voicing opposition, urging Commissioners to defer or oppose the ordinance, the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted to approve an ordinance […]