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2019 Market Outlook: Residential

Since 2017, Danielle Hale has directed realtor.com®’s team of top analysts and economists in developing and translating real estate trend data into consumer and industry insights. Prior to realtor.com®, Danielle spent nearly a decade at the National Association of REALTORS®, overseeing the production of housing market data, as well as research projects investigating the impact […]

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2019 Market Outlook: Commercial

An expert in commercial real estate, Brandon Svec serves as a Market Economist for the CoStar Group, where he leads the firm’s research and analysis on the Chicago and Milwaukee multifamily, office logistics and retail markets. Brandon previously held senior leadership roles at Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation, Inland Securities Corporation and First Allied Securities. […]

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2019 Market Outlook: Consumer Search Trends Panel

Moderated by Phil Byers and Tommy Choi of Keller Williams Chicago – Lincoln Park, the Consumer Search Trends Panel offered valuable information on how consumers are looking for their homes, the technology they’re using, the kind of experience and service they expect and what REALTORS® can do to earn their interest, trust and business. The panel […]

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New Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract Available

Version 7.0 of the Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract replaces Version 6.1 of the contract. While the revision contains many small tweaks and changes that make the verbiage more precise and efficient, the contract also contains some sweeping changes. Highlights

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Changes Affecting Real Estate Transactions in Costa Rica

Have you ever thought about expanding your real estate business into Costa Rica? Amazingly, Costa Rica has no real estate licensing requirement. Those who wish to enter the Costa Rican real estate market and establish credibility in the eyes of their clients are encouraged to earn a certification from the Costa Rica Global Association of […]

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NAGLREP Efforts to Assist LGBT Consumers Featured in USA Today

Did you get a chance to read the December 28th issue of USA Today? Jeff Berger, founder of the National Association of Gay & Lesbian Real Estate Professionals (NAGLREP), penned a thoughtful article that provided four tips for LGBT homeowners. Originally published on MediaPlanet, the story was subsequently picked up by USA Today, the nation’s 3rd […]

Track Your Tax Bill Delivery Status

Have you ever experienced mail delivery issues with your tax bills? Delayed or undelivered tax bills have extreme consequences for homeowners, including interest charges or properties being listed for sale. Now, County County Treasurer Maria Pappas and her team have made it possible to view the delivery status of your tax bill on cookcountytreasurer.com. Logging on […]

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Kick Off 2019 With These Member Benefits

How are you kicking off the new year? Have a little down time? We’ve got you covered. Make the most of your time and membership with these benefits to set you up for success in 2019. Read the Winter 2018 CHICAGO REALTOR® MAGAZINE Learn about 2019 President Tommy Choi and the new Board of Directors, […]

Resources to Bridge Communication Barriers with International Clients!

http://theglobalview.blogs.realtor.org/2018/12/19/global-tech-series-part-3-how-to-communicate-internationally/

November 2018 Market Snapshot

MARKET SNAPSHOT – CITY OF CHICAGO *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the Chicago Association of REALTORS®. STATE OF THE MARKET INVENTORY

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Financial Aid for Senior Citizens’ Property Tax Payments

Remind your senior clients of the Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program offered by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas. The program is designed to help those over the age of 65 cover their property tax payments. The loans, issued by the State of Illinois, have an annual interest rate of six percent and only need to […]

NAR: Real Estate Practices Around The World

https://www.nar.realtor/global/real-estate-practices-around-the-world?fbclid=IwAR1JH_Y7ITs-C_oCNu4U6omQcebm5k209DIfyyIg6GtSEwVdZ8Dpfo0XhSs