Increase Your Client’s Property Value: What To Know About Accessory Dwelling Units

If you work in real estate, the phrase ‘housing shortage’ is something you probably hear on a daily basis. Buildings are selling too quickly to keep up with the buyer […]

Big Tech, Blockchain & 5G: Technology Trends You Need to Know in Our Global, Connected World

As REALTORS®, we need to focus on the ABCs, and by that I don’t mean “Always Be Closing;” We need to “Always Be Curious!” This is why the Global Real […]

Top Producers Technology Must-Haves

With so many tools, apps and websites out there, it can be hard to distinguish the useful from the useless. We asked our top producers to share the tools they […]

Permission Denied: How to Avoid an Unauthorized Access Violation

As REALTORS®, you are looked to as a trusted resource to navigate the complexities of buying, selling, leasing or investing in real estate. Beyond the steps of the process is […]

Public Safety: The Mayor Addresses Your Concerns Directly

As REALTORS®, we are integral members of our communities, working together to ensure Chicago remains a vibrant place to live, work and play. We’ve heard from many of you that […]

7 Steps to Generating & Converting Rental Leads

One key component to making an investment property a successful endeavor for you or your clients is finding and securing the right tenants to live there, quickly and efficiently. Long-term, […]

Welcome To Armour Square

Located three miles from the Loop on Chicago’s south side, Armour Square is a happy medium between a popular tourist location, residential hot spot and culturally authentic experience. While many […]

Embrace Your Green Thumb with These Houseplants

If you’re looking to bring the outdoors in, houseplants are a great way to spruce up any room of your home. Houseplants also make great client gifts! But determining what […]

The Future of Home is Here: What You Need to Know About High-Performing Homes

Electrification is a natural evolution in how we’ve historically fueled our homes, as many homes operating on gas today were originally fueled by coal or heating oil. In the mid-1900s, […]

Summer 2022: Foundation Update

Congratulations to the REALTOR® ELITE Mentorship Program Class of 2022 The REALTOR® ELITE Program matches ELITE’rs (mentees) with coaches to develop and support the next generation of industry leaders. Coaches […]

A Local Black-Owned Museum and Theater Awarded 2022 Small Business Grants

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, metropolitan small businesses were hit the hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these businesses are still trying to bounce back and adjust […]

Summer 2022: Government Affairs Update

TRANSFER TAXES BACK IN THE NEWS The Real Estate Transfer Tax is imposed when titled real estate property is transferred within the city of Chicago. This spring, the Bring Chicago […]