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Michael LaFargue, Coldwell Banker Realty and a member of our 77 Committee, was featured in a recent article from GOVERNING regarding the extension of the red line in the city. “Neighborhoods on Chicago’s South Side have some of the lowest median incomes in the city, as well as low rates of vehicle ownership and usage compared […]
Dearborn REALTIST® Courtney Jones, Re-CHRG Inc., was named one of Crain’s Chicago Business’s 2022 Notable Leaders in Community Development. “Courtney Jones and his team at Re-CHRG (formerly Chicago Homes Realty Group) manage more than 250 units across Chicago. Recently he served as the court-appointed receiver for Chicago’s Pittsfield Building, a 38-story landmark which has more […]
REALTORS® Property Resource® (RPR) is offering a new data set integration with ClimateCheck®, a tech startup that combines real estate, science and technology experience to help homeowners mitigate climate risks. You can find ClimateCheck in the Additional Resources section of any RPR Property Details page. Remember, RPR is a free REALTOR® benefit for all members of the […]
The National Association of Realtors®’ REACH Labs program, which identifies and connects innovative early-stage startups to the REALTOR® community, announced its expansion to Chicago to launch its first multi-association and multiple listing service (MLS) REACH Lab. Collectively representing over 46,000 REALTORS®, the new REACH Lab will be jointly run by the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors®, the […]
We hosted this year’s Summer Soiree & Annual Business Meeting in style at Tunnel! This sold-out event was dedicated to celebrating our fabulous volunteers, networking and connecting with the real estate community. Thank you to our sponsors and everyone that came out for this fun-filled evening. Tag yourself in photos on Facebook! Check out the […]
Early bird gets the worm, and free access to our Legal Library Pro! If you sign up for our CommercialForum Legal Library Pro for the 2022-2023 year, you’ll receive access to the platform from the time you sign up until your subscription begins on October 1, 2022. Here’s how many weeks you’ll get for free […]
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
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® and the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation will induct attorney, businessman, civic leader and commercial real estate developer Leon I. Walker, Managing Principal of DL3 Realty Advisors, LLC, into its Hall of Fame on September 23, 2022, at the 139th Inaugural Gala. Walker has accelerated the transformation of Chicago’s historically […]
Last week, Courtney Jones, Re-CHRG Inc., was installed as 3rd Vice President of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) during the NAREB Annual Convention in Tampa, Fla. Courtney is a past president of the Dearborn REALTIST® Board, our Industry Partner and the Chicago chapter of NAREB. This executive leadership appointment will put Courtney […]
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 […]
On Wednesday, July 27, 2022, we hosted our monthly YPN breakfast “Rethinking the Hustle” at our home base, Manny’s Deli. We were so excited to get together in person, connect with our peers and devour advice from a licensed therapist. You can stay up-to-date on upcoming YPN events by following the YPN Facebook page! READ […]