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Summer 2020: Government Affairs Update

Under normal circumstances, our focus here would capture our advocacy efforts during the Illinois REALTORS® Capitol Conference and National Association of REALTORS® Midyear Legislative Meetings — but this year is […]

Let’s Get Ethical: Do’s and Don’ts of Advertising

With the new license law update comes changes not only to your CE requirements, but also advertising ones. As REALTORS®, we have an awesome job — we get to help […]

Cannabis and Real Estate

Since being legalized at the beginning of this year, the marijuana industry has seen a gigantic boom in the city of Chicago, surrounding areas and the state of Illinois. Michael […]

New Safety Tool For You: FOREWARN

When it comes to safety, there’s no such thing as too safe. Your safety is our priority. As REALTORS®, you face safety risks every day: meeting new clients, touring vacant […]

Tips for Every Step of Your Career: Advice from Chicago REALTORS®

We reached out to Chicago REALTORS®, all at different points in their career, to share the one piece of advice they have for others in the industry. Here’s what they […]

Welcome to Lincoln Square

A small town feel within the big city — that’s how many people would refer to the Lincoln Square community. Located about 10 miles north of downtown Chicago, Lincoln Square […]

Going Green: Simple Tools to Get Started with Sustainability

Sustainability is an increasingly hot topic in the real estate industry, gaining more interest and popularity with each passing year. According to the 2018 National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Sustainability […]

Work Smarter: What You Need to Know About Remine Pro’s Powerful Data Tools

By: Jon Broadbooks, Chief Communications Officer, MRED For nearly a year, subscribers to MRED have had access to Remine Pro, one of the most powerful real estate information platforms on […]

Three Steps to Secure Your Financial Future

A simple Google search of “retirement statistics” can provide some daunting numbers. The information is vast, wide ranging and can vary from publication to publication. Different experts will give different […]

That’s Who We “R”

The National Association of REALTORS® national advertising campaign ensures the REALTOR® brand stays front and center in the mind of homebuyers and sellers as the experts in their field. For […]

Every Person Counts: The Importance of the 2020 Census

WHY THE CENSUS MATTERS As REALTORS®, you are an expert on your community and a protector of its wellbeing, which is why it is so important to ensure your clients […]

Summer 2020: President’s Perspective

Every April, we commemorate Fair Housing Month to reaffirm our commitment to fair and equal treatment for everyone. As important as it is to take the time to look at […]