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Everyone’s brains work in different ways. This is also known as neurodiversity. Due to our biology, nature, nurture and many other factors, no two people’s minds work exactly alike! To understand neurodiversity, we need to start with some important verbiage. The way we concentrate, remember and process information, speak and understand falls under the umbrella […]
Imagine, you want to update your bathroom. You find a contractor online who is offering a great deal on the work you want done. They come in, do the job, and, unfortunately, you’re not happy with the results. The paint is streaky, the tiles look haphazardly placed, and the light fixture is crooked. Now, you’re […]
2023 brought challenges as well as new opportunities to our industry. Keep reading to hear from our 2023 top producers for tips on how they’ve grown to new heights, the most important value they bring to the transaction and more. What is the greatest value you as a REALTOR® bring to the real estate transaction? […]
In May, over 50 Chicago REALTORS® traveled to Washington, D.C. for the National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings. These meetings advance the work of NAR – protecting property ownership and advancing commercial and residential markets through a series of forums, educational sessions and meetings with Capitol Hill representatives. 2024 REALTOR® Legislative Priorities: These are the […]
Local, state and national REALTOR® association advocacy efforts protect your business and private property rights. Over the last year, the power of our advocacy efforts has been evident through the legislation we have helped defeat and support. TRANSFER TAX INCREASE DEFEATED A resolution that would have significantly increased the transfer tax on properties sold for […]
This issue of Chicago REALTOR® Magazine is brimming with invaluable insights from our dedicated community of REALTORS®. A heartfelt thank you to all the contributors for sharing their expertise and collaborating to uplift our profession. Together, we continue to drive success and excellence in the Chicago real estate industry. In this article, three local REALTORS® […]
When the world shut down due to COVID-19 in 2020, my world changed in more ways than just one. The day before the shutdown, in between meetings to navigate an office closure, remote work options and what “essential employee” would mean for our 17,000+ members, I also had to hop on a personal call with […]
As you know, our industry is experiencing significant adjustments, my early ascension into the role of president being one of them. Amid these shifts, I want to assure you that we, your leadership team at the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, are committed to supporting you in smoothly and successfully navigating these developments. I’ve been in […]
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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is sending more than $22 million in automatic refunds to more than 10,000 property owners who overpaid their property taxes last year. Most automatic refund recipients will not have to file applications, fill out forms or deal with any paperwork. Some will have refunds directly deposited into bank accounts, while […]
*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 DOWNLOAD AND SHARE THESE GRAPHICS ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILE! Download Here Download Here Download Here Download Here Download Here
On Wednesday, June 26 breakfast, we hosted the “Unlocking Inventory” breakfast featuring guest speakers Emelin Brown, Realty of Chicago, Perdure Carter, Dream Spots Leasing, Jason O’Beirne, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, and moderated by LaQuan Henley, HomeSmart Connect. Here are key takeaways from the breakfast and business tools we think you’ll enjoy. Read Key Takeaways: Golden […]