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According to the National Association of REALTORS® 2024 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report, REALTORS® remain the most-used information source in the home buying and selling journey. As that […]
As REALTORS®, we are guided professionally by the Code of Ethics, which ensures that we cooperate with one another and work in the best interest of our clients. This sets […]
It’s 2006. An Illinois Predatory Lending Database Pilot Program called House Bill 4050 was signed into law. Long before it passed, many REALTORS® recognized the unintentional negative impacts the bill […]
WAYNE BEALSEXIT STRATEGY REALTY What’s your favorite place in Chicago and why?There are too many to name, but if I had to pick one, the Garfield Park Conservatory is my […]
Since the beginning of my career, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to surround myself with industry leaders. For me, it all began in the mid 2000’s when I responded to […]
A s real estate professionals, I want you to ponder the question: What kind of legacy do I want to leave? Each day, your work shapes communities, builds foundations for […]
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 articles. CAR […]
With so many changes in our industry, and new definitions around “working with a buyer”, we wanted to provide a refresher on the different types of agency in Illinois. Illinois […]
Now, more than ever, identifying and showcasing your value to your clients is important to your continued success and to the work we do to help people achieve the dream […]
The Chicago market has seen a steady decrease in inventory that has gained steam over the last four years, hitting its lowest in December 2023 with just over 4,500 homes […]
Everyone’s brains work in different ways. This is also known as neurodiversity. Due to our biology, nature, nurture and many other factors, no two people’s minds work exactly alike! To […]
Imagine, you want to update your bathroom. You find a contractor online who is offering a great deal on the work you want done. They come in, do the job, […]