Rebecca Thomson: Passion, Poise and Purpose

Before 2017-2018 Chicago Association of REALTORS® president Rebecca Thomson embarks on a new leadership opportunity, she asks herself, “Can I be effective, and do I have the bandwidth?” In addition […]

President’s Perspective

A few weeks ago, I struck up a conversation with a cab driver named Sam. We got to talking about our lives and he told me his story: originally from […]

Make Relocation Part of Your Business

For the fourth year in a row, Metropolitan Chicago claimed the top spot on Site Selection magazine’s list of corporate growth, relocation and investment. And, we nabbed the second spot […]

Welcome to Edgewater

Just seven miles north of The Loop lies the Edgewater neighborhood. Edgewater attracted Chicago’s elite and Hollywood celebrities in the late 19th and early 20th century. Today, Edgewater is admired […]

Creating Systems and Models That Work for You

Author: Dave Naso, Managing Broker, Keller Williams Chicago – Lincoln Park When we hear the words “systems” and “models,” we often think of overly complicated, robust plans or expensive technology. […]

YPN’s Year in Review

We had so much fun this year. Here’s a look back – stay tuned for what’s to come in 2018! We Gave Back YPN’s charity this year was All Chicago, […]

Frank Williams: 2017 Chicago Association of REALTORS® Hall of Fame Inductee

Frank Williams embarked on a career in real estate with a desire to change the industry – and there is no doubt that in his longtime REALTOR® service, he has […]

REALTOR® Spotlight: Designing Custom Spaces for Grieving Children

Losing a loved one is never easy to understand or accept, and for children it can be nearly impossible. Michaela Gordon, @properties, lost her mother at a young age, changing […]

Autumn 2017 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 articles. C.A.R. members will […]

How to Work with the Building and Zoning Departments

Understanding the City of Chicago’s Building and Zoning Departments’ protocols is an important skill set for Chicago REALTORS® looking to work with commercial clients and investors. While there is no […]

Key Takeaways from the 2017 Successful Women in Commercial Real Estate

CommercialForum hosted its annual Successful Women in Commercial Real Estate series on Tuesday, July 18, along with CREW Chicago and The Goldie Initiative. The series discussed how technology is changing, […]

Help Your Clients Make Smarter Decisions About Their Home

We’ve talked extensively about smart homes and smart technology – but what can the REALTOR® do to help homeowners make smarter decisions about their home and eliminate some of the […]