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 […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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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 […]
New 2015 Lease
The Chicago residential lease has been updated for 2015 with the new security deposit interest rates. Ensure you are using the new lease available here. You will find an editable […]
Property Disclosure Changes
Are you aware of new changes to the Illinois Residential Real Property Disclosure Act? An important change took effect on Jan. 1. A state Appellate Court decision found an existing […]
2015 Market Outlook
What residential and commercial housing trends will emerge in 2015? We asked our expert panelists for their predictions in advance of our 2015 Market Outlook event for Chicago REALTORS® on […]
Housing Trends on Horizon for 2015
Whether they’re about design, convenience or bringing calm to our frenzied lives, these hot housing trends are ready to make their mark in 2015. REALTOR® Magazine released a list of […]
FAA Delays Decision on Drones
Real estate professionals planning to use drones to capture aerial photos of listings will have to wait. A delay in the Federal Aviation Administration’s decision on drone rules means commercial […]
Reminder: Open Enrollment Deadlines
Please be reminded of the upcoming Affordable Care Act open enrollment deadlines. Enroll by Thursday, Jan. 15 to start health care coverage on Sunday, Feb. 1. Enroll by Sunday, Feb. […]
Save up to $500 with CARLEASE.com
Get your first month free under our new CARLEASE.com member benefit. If you sign up for this exclusive benefit available to Chicago REALTORS® and their families, CARLEASE.com will credit your […]
December 2014 Market 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 […]