Autumn 2021: Association News
Have an Appraisal Story? We Want to Hear It We’re assessing whether biased appraisals are taking place in Chicago. We need your help. If so, we want you to hear […]
Autumn 2021: Government Affairs Update
ALL EYES ON BUDGETS FOLLOWING SUMMER RECESS Most government bodies took a recess in August, including Chicago’s City Council and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, with plans to reconvene […]
Moving On Up: Your FAQs on Scaling a Business, Answered!
There are many strategies for growing your business — but how do you know which is right for you? Chicago REALTORS® share their insights on the questions we most frequently […]
The ‘Non-Salesy’ Guide to Being a Salesperson in Real Estate
I don’t want to be too salesy. I often hear these words before a broker decides to postpone their prospecting efforts or abandon a once-beloved marketing campaign. Although we’re all […]
Explore Chicago’s Unique Residential Architecture
Every city has architecture that is synonymous with different neighborhoods, and Chicago is no different. Explore the quintessential residential architecture styles that make our city unique. Great examples ring the […]
Welcome to West Lawn
West Lawn, one of Chicago’s southwestern neighborhoods, has a history of being an ethnic melting pot with a suburban feel, but within the city limits. And, its residents know there’s […]
The 411 on Safety: Get to Know Your CAPS Office & Beat Officers
You’ve shared your schedule with colleagues and family. You meet new clients in public areas. You have a distress code in place and remain aware of your surroundings. You’ve dotted […]
Autumn 2021: Editor’s Pick
Chicago REALTORS® Rise Up It was amazing to see so many of you at our summer events, especially our Rise Up Summer Soiree at Offshore Rooftop. What a beautiful evening […]
Autumn 2021: From the CEO
My first exposure to building community and being a good neighbor is probably shared by many of you: through Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. When I watched Mr. Rogers as a child, […]
Local Asian-American & Pacific Islander-Owned Businesses Receive COVID-19 Relief Grants
Our city has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in a variety of ways, and the CAR Foundation has made it their goal to help affected small business owners. During […]
Irving Park Dogs Have Free Reign at Horner Park Dog Park
While real estate is the bedrock of Chicago’s neighborhoods, we all know there is so much more that goes into making a community a vibrant place to live, work and […]
Top Producers’ Tips for Navigating a Low Inventory Market
As you know, our market in Chicago is experiencing an inventory strain. Our June statistics indicated a 3.1 months supply. We polled our top producers to ask how they work […]