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The latest issue of Chicago REALTOR® is now available. Enjoy the content in the format of your choice. You can find the digital PDF flipbook below, with links to blog-format articles. C.A.R. members will receive a printed copy in the coming weeks! MAGAZINE HIGHLIGHTS
Getting a low appraisal for a property is one of the most frustrating components brokers face in a transaction, especially when both parties have already agreed on a price for the home. When a homebuyer and seller are moving through the purchase process, a low appraisal could potentially derail the deal. There are several reasons […]
In mid-April, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® welcomed our new Chief Executive Officer Michelle Mills Clement, CAE. Michelle joins us after five years in Seattle, first as the executive director of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate & Development Association, and then as president and CEO of the Commercial Brokers Association. As an association executive, she’s […]
Within reach of prime real estate locations, including downtown Chicago and the neighboring suburbs of Oak Park, Forest Park, Riverside, La Grange and Brookfield, Berwyn combines affordability and unique community benefits. Makes sense, then, that development is booming. Established in 1908, Berwyn has a rich history. What was once land of Native American trails and […]
It’s easy to forget a meal or stay up later than intended during a stressful week. Thanks to wellness apps, you can de-stress quickly and on the go. Wellness apps are more than a trend. Most new Android and iPhone devices come standard with health monitoring tools. Wearables, such as the FitBit and Apple Watch […]
An investor looks to purchase property where they can add value, either by repairing the property to force appreciation, by improving underperforming assets or re-purposing a property to its best and highest use. As a fulltime real estate investor, I’m always looking to buy. I also have a vast network of other investors who are […]
Hello, Chicago REALTORS®! I’m Michelle Mills Clement, CAR’s new Chief Executive Officer. I’m excited to get to know you all a little better as I settle into my new role. A little about me – I’m a native Chicagoan but I’ve been in Washington state the past five years, predominantly working in commercial real estate. […]
REALTORS® aren’t just in the business of buying and selling homes; some are also in the business of managing properties. Like a REALTOR®, a property manager’s job never ends, and time is money. Luckily, there are simple tools available online to make your life easier, so you can run your residential or commercial property to […]
We put together this list of podcasts you can listen to in the car and on the go. They’ll help you sharpen your skills and grow personally and professionally. Oprah’s Super Soul Conversations Chicago’s (former) resident spiritual adviser has distilled her daily talk show into a free podcast featuring deep conversations with business leaders, celebrities […]
Trends show some traditional practices REALTORS® have relied on for decades are becoming more popular, such as the open house. More than half of all 2017 homebuyers visited an open house as part of their home search, according to a study from NAR, a seven percent jump from just five years ago. Even a tried-and-true […]
The Business and leadership books we just can’t seem to put down (or stop quoting!)
In our industry, when temperatures rise, patience often wanes. Tempers get tested with our clients, consumers, and our fellow REALTORS®. At CAR’s Spring Market Trends event, our illustrious top producer panelists shared insights into how best to navigate this tricky market. Treat Others With Kindness It always comes back to the golden rule: treat others how you […]