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As you may know, my first love and passion is music. I’ve always particularly loved writing songs about people and experiences because they tell stories. As a performer, my goal was to connect with the audience. These experiences have translated well into real estate by forging relationships with clients, the REALTORS® at my brokerage, A.R.E. […]
“I remember them when…” We use this phrase to reflect on different people’s journeys to greatness. Right now, there are a lot of dreamers in our industry. According to National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun, in 2021 there were 1.55 million REALTORS®, a record high. Here in Chicago, we’re also seeing a […]
Chicago REALTORS® sold $45,266,942,349 in total volume and facilitated 106,785 transaction sides in 2021. Congratulations! I love being part of such an amazing industry. Your hustle and drive this past year deserve recognition and celebration. How wonderful does it feel to be able to gather together in person once again? It’s hard to believe we […]
This key could be the actual metal object you use to unlock a door, or it could be valuable information or a solution, but the purpose remains the same: keys give you access. As REALTORS®, we have keys like information, resources and solutions that give others access to homeownership and real estate investing. According to […]
What’s your best piece of advice for REALTORS® working to level up their careers this year? “Say yes to every opportunity that comes through the door. It may not work out perfectly for all parties every single time, but it will lead to other opportunities that will expand your career organically.”- Matthew Ayo, Peak Realty Chicago […]
For Chicago real estate, 2021 was a more successful year than anyone could have anticipated. Homes flew off the market, sales prices skyrocketed and interest rates remained low, all of which led to homebuying demand we haven’t seen in years. Three top economists: Dr. Lawrence Yun, National Association of REALTORS®, Danielle Hale, realtor.com®, and Brandon […]
REALTORS® CALL ON DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT FOR REFORMS Currently, the City of Chicago’s INVEST South/West program gathers resources to inspire growth by transforming underserved commercial corridors and attracting more residents to the adjoining residential areas. Some of the homes in these areas are abandoned and dilapidated, and the properties still carry a water bill […]
President-Elect Sarah Ware Recognized For Eight Years On the Cook County Land Bank Authority On Friday, December 10, 2021, CAR President-Elect Sarah Ware performed her final duties as an eight-time director with the Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA). The CCLBA is charged with taking control of vacant properties and expediting acquisition for purchasers seeking to upgrade and […]
Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with our 2021-2022 Global Real Estate Council member Don Pasek, Omniterra Real Properties, Inc., to find out more about his career path, why he volunteers and more. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY? […]
NAR recently released their 2022 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends report, which showed that the share of millennial homebuyers rose to 43%, up from 37% last year. This is the largest share of any generation in the housing market. Other highlights from the study include: Find out more and check out the full report […]
On May 12, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will start selling properties with unpaid 2019 taxes that were due in 2020. Property owners with unpaid taxes can avoid the sale by paying the delinquent taxes and interest before it begins. To make the payment, visit cookcountytreasurer.com and select “Avoid the Tax Sales.” You can search […]
Site Selection Magazine, the premier magazine for news on corporate facility location and area economic development, has named Chicago the top city for corporate expansion and relocation, citing 441 projects capital investment projects in 2021. Following Chicago in the top five are Dallas, Houston, Austin and New York. Chicago has placed first on this list […]