February 2015 Speaking Points
Chicago Association of REALTORS® February 2015 Speaking Points C.A.R. speaking points help prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry and project confidence and consistency as a voice […]
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New MLS Area Change
By the first week in February, the North Shore-Barrington Association of REALTORS® will complete its change of Bannockburn, Deerfield and Riverwoods into Area 15. Please be advised that all listings […]
Why Shipping Container Homes are Growing in Popularity
Shipping container homes are growing in popularity in both urban and rural areas as a way to offer a fast, green and sustainable approach to building. REALTOR® University recently suggested […]
Keep it Simple: Greater Value for Small Projects
Simpler, lower-cost projects actually return greater value on average. The 2015 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report also found some types of larger projects can offer a decent payback down the […]
What’s Your Learning Style?
Are you a visual learner? Or do you learn better by listening? Understanding how your brain works can help you learn more effectively. One of the most common and widely […]
Lower FHA Premiums to Take Effect
Did you know the premium reduction on Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-backed mortgages will take effect Monday, Jan. 26? FHA secures loans with down payments as low as 3.5 percent, and […]
Market Outlook: Soundtrack to Market Trends
Known more for his data analysis, Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at Realtor.com, shared his true passion with the hundreds of members attending our 2015 Market Outlook when he started spinning […]
New Online Pre-Licensing Program!
We are Excited to Announce our ALL NEW Online Pre-licensing Program offered by REALTORS® Real Estate School! REALTORS® Real Estate School pre-licensing students can now enjoy the robust format of a […]
30 Under 30 Deadline Thursday (1/15)
If you’re a Chicago REALTOR® under 30 who’s raising the bar in real estate today, apply to be recognized as one of NAR’s elite class of young professionals. We want to […]
MRED Announces New CEO
Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) has announced its new president and chief executive officer (CEO). Rebecca Jensen has worked in the MLS industry since 1998, serving as […]
January 2015 Speaking Points
C.A.R. speaking points help prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry and project confidence and consistency as a voice for Chicago REALTORS®. If you would like to […]
FAA Permits Ariz. Agent to Use Drone
For the first time, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cleared a real estate agent to use drone technology to photograph properties. FAA officials on Tuesday (Jan. 6) granted an […]