Global Real Estate Council Awarded Gold by NAR

The Global Real Estate Council has been awarded Global Gold Status by the National Association of REALTORS® for their accomplishments in 2016, with particular accolades given to the council’s growth in outreach and marketing […]

Chicago is Home to 28 Sister Cities

Chicago Sister Cities International is committed to promoting Chicago as a global city, developing international partnerships and networks, and sharing best practices through citizen-to-citizen connections. With 28 cities in almost […]

Chicago Ranks #5 In US Cities Where Global Investors Are Looking to Buy

Forbes recently profiled the top 10 U.S. cities where investors say they will be property buyers in 2016, using figures based on Colliers International’s Global Investor Outlook 2016. Chicago ranked number […]

IAR Creates the Consulate General Liaison Program

IR recently launched its new Consulate General Liaison Program to better “position the REALTOR® community as a leading source for service and information for a growing global clientele.” In its […]

Understanding Cultural Nuances with Global RE Council

Throughout Chicago, diversity is everywhere you turn. With that in mind, Global Real Estate Council hosted a panel of experts to help educate REALTORS® on interacting with clients of diverse backgrounds. We […]

C.A.R. Global Council Hosts Thailand Representatives at NAR Conference

Global Chairman, Maurice Hampton and NAR President’s Liaison to Thailand/ Global Council Member, Nancy Suvarnamani hosted Thailand representatives in San Diego at the NAR REALTORS® Conference & Expo. C.A.R. is […]

Chicago Property Wins Prestigious FIABCI Award

On Wednesday, November 11th, FIABCI-USA Midwest Council provided attendees with a breakfast and tour of Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago . The building has been selected to […]

Global Forum Awarded 2015 Silver Status by the National Association of REALTORS®

The 2015 Global Forum and Emerging Markets (now known as the Global Real Estate Council) has been awarded Global Silver Status by the National Association of REALTORS® for their accomplishments […]

AREAA’s 2015 Global & Luxury Summit: EB-5 Update

For 25 years, the EB-5 visa program has worked as a catalyst to attract foreign investment in projects that create jobs for U.S. citizens. A packed room at the Asian […]

NAR Releases 2015 Profile of Home Buying Activity of International Clients

NAR recently released the results of a survey of REALTORS® about Existing Home Sales to both resident and nonresident foreign buyers between April 2014 and March 2015. Highlights include: International […]

Chicago Ranked Top Metro for Corporate Investment

For the second year in a row, Chicago has been named the top U.S. metro for corporate investment. Site Selection magazine said Chicago saw more new or expanded corporate facilities […]