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Your safety is important. Make a promise to yourself to adopt intentional safety practices and habits into your routine. It’s important that we are knowledgeable, aware and empowered to keep ourselves safe, because, according to the 2022 National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Member Safety Report: To protect yourself and your clients, you can implement small […]
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® will induct co-founder of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation and Chicago Association of REALTORS® Past President Marion Valle, Managing Broker & Owner of Valle Realty, into its Hall of Fame on September 22, 2023, at the 140th Inaugural Gala. Marion Valle’s impressive real estate career has spanned over 50 years […]
How to Be An Active Member of the Communities You Serve From lakefront oases to bustling corridors to quiet, tree-lined streets, all of Chicago’s 77 communities offer pockets of unique personalities. As REALTORS®, you are often in the epicenter of these neighborhoods, helping making properties into homes and creating communities through property ownership. Your ability […]
Due to recent lawsuits challenging local broker marketplaces (otherwise referred to as MLS’s) and the cooperative compensation guidelines that MLS participants and subscribers adhere to, the conversation around buyer agent/cooperating commissions has been front and center. In 2021, the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR’s) Board of Directors passed several motions to reinforce greater transparency and […]
I grew up on the south side of Chicago, and I have so many childhood memories specifically in Pullman. It was where my Aunt Patty lived, where our family went to church and where we held many milestone celebrations. There’s one beloved place that particularly stands out to me: the Hotel Florence. Now a Pullman […]
What a year! I can’t believe that this time last year I was just beginning my presidency. Over the last year, my cup has been filled with gratitude and kindness. I feel lucky to hear your stories about the tenacity, commitment, creativity and selflessness you bring to the real estate profession. You have also gifted […]
*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 PROFILES!
On Tuesday, August 8, the Sustainability Work Group, Sustainability Ambassadors and members of the Board of Directors visited the Merchandise Mart to participate in a sustainability cooking demo featuring induction stoves and steam ovens. The demo was hosted by Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove, a brand known for combining luxury and sustainability into their appliances. What do […]
On Friday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law historic reforms to fix long-standing racial inequities and abuses in the state’s property tax system spotlighted in two studies issued last year by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas. Pappas’ property tax equity legislation will help Cook County property owners who fall behind on their taxes by […]
On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, we hosted our monthly YPN breakfast with the topic “A Beginner’s Guide to Cross-State Business” at our home base, Manny’s Deli. We loved getting together in person, connecting with our peers and devouring advice from a panel of local experts. You can stay up-to-date on upcoming YPN events by following […]
August is Sustainability Month, and we have put together the tools you need to show your commitment to sustainability, learn more about sustainable practices in real estate and connect with your fellow sustainability-focused peers. DIFFERENTIATE YOURSELF FROM THE CROWD WITH OUR GREEN DESIGNATION Take two days out of your schedule to make a career investment […]
Congratulations to the Chicago REALTORS® who have been appointed as National Association of REALTORS® committee leaders: Thank you all for your dedication to our industry and leadership. If you’re interested in learning more about getting involved at the national level, click here.