Student Loan Debt and the Impact on Housing
Author: Mabel Guzman, Broker, @properties, 2016-2017 NAR Vice President In the midst of the housing crisis in 2012, where we saw record foreclosures and short sales, a simple question was broached: how […]
2016 Bruce Abrams Awards Winner: 1325 W. Wilson Avenue, Chicago
A building in disrepair, with vacant retail spaces and a transient environment, has been transformed into a sleek, well-run apartment complex that has helped re-awaken a sense of community in […]
How to Use Drones in Your Real Estate Marketing
The trick to drone operation is simply educating yourself on how to do it safely and legally. The Federal Aviation Association (FAA) considers drones “aircraft” and their operators “pilots.” Fines […]
The Internet of Things & What It Means for Real Estate
Author: Chad Curry, Managing Director, CRTLabs, National Association of REALTORS® When we talk about upgrades to homes, we typically think of the world of physical additions: a remodeled kitchen or new countertops, […]
Behind the Curtain: CRT Labs
Tucked behind frosted glass doors at the National Association of REALTORS® headquarters at 430 N. Michigan Avenue is a fully functioning technology laboratory, filled with cutting edge smart home gadgets, […]
Good Morning! Successful Brokers Share Their Morning Routines
The morning hours are precious – a short period of absolute zen to start the day. Building a solid routine that creates calm, inspires efficiency and gives fulfillment takes time. […]
Managing Broker: The Learning Lab
Author: Brian Copeland, CRS, ABR, GRI, CIPS, EPRO, Chief Engagement Officer, Village Real Estate, Nashville, Tennessee I found myself with a list of complaints from the brand new managing broker I had […]
Snap That! The Fastest-Growing Social Network + Your Business
If you aren’t using video in your real estate marketing strategy by now, you’re making a huge mistake. Ditto social media. But, you should be working outside of YouTube and Facebook […]
C.A.R. Hosts Carnival for BGCA
We were proud to host a Carnival at the True Value Boys & Girls Club for 200 kids and 50 volunteers from C.A.R. and NAR. The kids enjoyed carnival games, like […]
Summer 2016 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 […]
Listen Up: The Podcasts We’re Loving
Building Your Tribe by Chalene Johnson Create influence that matters, with content that creates conversion. We love the focus on living with integrity and creating value, and the emphasis on […]
Summer 2016 Bookshelf
This summer, we’re reading: Hug Your Haters, by Jay Baer Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, by John C. Maxwell Millionaire Real Estate Investor, by Gary Keller, with Dave Jenks and Jay Papasan Big Magic: […]