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The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) recently released their Remodeling Impact report, which analyzes the projects that bring the most joy to homeowners, as well as the ones that have the most cost recovery when selling a home. Home Projects That Bring the Most Joy Each […]
Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with YPN Advisory Board member Matthew Litzenberger, Coldwell Banker Realty, to find out more about his career path, why he volunteers and more. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY? 5 years WHY […]
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
Welcome to the CAR Staff Spotlight. Learn more about our newest team members! As our Professional Standards Administrator, Mealea will help in the execution of our professional standards, grievance and mediation services. Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia Interests/Hobbies: Going to concerts and music festivals and traveling. She’s been to eight countries so far, and is looking forward […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We have compiled a list of mental health resources & practices you can incorporate into your daily life. Check out this message from president Antje Gehrken | A.R.E. Partners Self Care Bingo Right click to save or screenshot to edit and share your progress on our self care bingo […]
Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with a member of our Professional Standards Committee and Professional Development Advisory Group Loraine Jennings, Coldwell Banker Realty, to find out more about her career path, why she volunteers and more. HOW LONG HAVE […]
The first quarter of 2022 saw more markets reach double-digit annual price gains than the previous quarter, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ latest quarterly report. Seventy percent of 185 measured metros experienced price gains, even amid rising mortgage rates and declining home sales. Median sales prices increased quickly as well. The median price […]
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will conduct the annual sale of delinquent property taxes from May 12 – 18, 2022. This Tax Sale is for delinquent property taxes from Tax Year 2019, which were due in two installments in 2020. Approximately $175.6 million in unpaid 2019 property taxes are overdue on 37,176 properties in Cook […]
On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, we hosted our monthly YPN breakfast “Work Harder, Not Smarter!” at our home base, Manny’s Deli. We were so excited to get together in person, connect with our peers and devour advice from local industry experts. You can stay up-to-date on upcoming YPN events by following the YPN Facebook page! […]
We heard your concerns about the recent Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lending guidelines and we asked you to share personal stories about how these guidelines have impacted your transactions. Past President Tommy Choi, Keller Williams ONEChicago, took your stories to a meeting with Fannie Mae and fellow REALTOR® representatives from South Carolina and Florida. […]
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Join us as we honor our leaders of AAPI heritage who have impacted our industry, discuss homeownership stats and discover ways you can get involved. GET TO KNOW OUR INDUSTRY TRAILBLAZERS These AAPI REALTORS® have volunteered their time to our industry and association. Thank you for […]