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Winter 2020: From the CEO
In October, I grabbed my hammer, strapped on a toolbelt and volunteered my time to help Habitat for Humanity’s Chicago Women Build, a program created to celebrate strength and build […]
Winter 2020 Advocacy Update
Winter is coming. This refrain from a popular TV show is both literal and figurative here in Chicago, with municipal budgets, stalled local ordinances and a possible extension of the […]
Welcome to Hermosa
Hermosa means “beautiful” in Spanish, a telling name for a Hispanic-majority neighborhood that holds a place in Chicago’s housing architectural history. “Hermosa is one of the best neighborhoods in Chicago, […]
The Motivation M.O.: Tips For Staying Motivated
We’ve all been forced to adapt and change with the market this year, so we asked Chicago REALTORS® to share what keeps them motivated during uncertain and challenging times. Here’s […]
Winter 2020: President’s Perspective
RISE UP — a simple phrase that can have many different interpretations. To rise up in this industry, you need to show up, do the work and be actively involved […]
Autumn 2020 Chicago REALTOR® Magazine
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 […]
There’s No Place Like Home, But How Has Home Changed Since COVID-19?
Since the beginning of March, most people have been spending more time in their homes than ever before. Although some of us may have since returned to work, others […]
A Guide to Short Sales & Foreclosure Transactions
By: Furhad Waquad, ABR, CIPS, CRS, GRI, SFR, Real Estate One (Bloomfield, MI) Today, the V-shaped recovery continues for the housing market. Home sales jumped a record 21% throughout the […]
Autumn 2020: Government Affairs Update
The REALTOR® “R” stands for so much, including resiliency, reliability and responsibility. One of the most important ways to be responsible is to demonstrate civic responsibility. Democracy is a verb. […]
Welcome to Ashburn
The “sh” in Ashburn is appropriate — Ashburn is one of Chicago’s neighborhoods that has been a well kept secret to almost everyone but those who live there. When you […]
How to Leverage Search Marketing Tactics for Real Estate
By: Izabelle Hundrev, Content Writer, Directive As a growing number of real estate clients rely on digital resources to buy or list their homes, it’s becoming increasingly important for REALTORS® […]