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Formerly incarcerated individuals face a multitude of challenges during the re-entry process. Securing housing is one component that can provide the foundation for a successful re-entry into the community. Bankrate.com released a full guide that outlines how to secure housing after incarceration, including: Click here to read the guide and share it with your clients […]
The Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) announced a new pilot preservation fund that targets vulnerable condo and co-op owners in the South Shore community. The fund will provide owner-occupant grants to individual owners and a low-interest, long-term loan/grant product to homeowner associations (HOAs) for needed repairs and deferred maintenance to ensure that longtime homeowners, many […]
Past President Maurice Hampton, Centered International Realty, has been appointed to the Cook County Land Bank Authority’s Board of Directors. He is replacing our President-Elect, Sarah Ware, as the REALTOR® representative on the Board. The Cook County Land Bank Authority takes control of vacant properties and expedites acquisitions for purchasers seeking to upgrade and restore […]
NAR recently released their Global Alliances International Residential Real Estate Business Survey, which surveyed members who worked with international clients to get a better understanding of international business transactions. Here are the top highlights from the survey: Click here to find the results of the full survey.
As a part of the That’s Who We R campaign, NAR has partnered with CNN to share data and information with homebuyers who are navigating the complex housing market. Currently, videos and articles are available that explain how homebuying builds wealth, where homebuyers are moving and how to navigate a real estate deal. Click here […]
Chicago REALTOR® Deena Zimmerman joined Tiffany Curry, broker/owner of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Tiffany Curry & Co., REALTORS® in Houston, Texas, on REALTOR® Magazine’s new podcast Drive with NAR. During their episode, Deena and Tiffany discussed how they forged their own leadership paths and provide tips for how other women in the industry can take aim […]
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 Member Care Task Force and RPAC Committee member Trudy Holmes, EXIT True Design Realty, LLC, to find out more about her career path, why she volunteers and more. HOW LONG HAVE […]
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
On Thursday, March 10, Foundation Trustees and members of The 77 committee teamed up with Humble Design for a day of volunteering. Participants helped furnish a four-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment for a family of 7 in North Lawndale. Humble Design serves individuals, families and veterans emerging from homelessness by transforming their empty house into a warm, […]
Dear Chicago REALTORS®, We express our support to the entire Ukrainian community and condemn the unprovoked attacks currently challenging its liberty, democracy and freedom. As REALTORS®, we know intimately the importance of “home.” Millions of Ukrainian residents have been abruptly displaced from their households, separated from their families and had their properties destroyed, among a variety of […]
On Wednesday, March 2, we kicked off Women’s History Month with our Titans of Industry: Women in Real Estate event. We showcased 25 women professionals at AmazingSpace on West Adams Street. Each shared their unique experiences of hardship, adversity and triumph. We have everything, from written takeaways to audio recordings to photos. Browse below! CHECK […]
Four successful women, Ebony Scott, Amy Galvin and Tammy Hajjar Miller (moderated by CEO Michelle Mills Clement), joined us for the last session of the day to discuss self-care, boundaries and balancing work and life. Here’s how they were able to execute their best selves. Boundaries & Therapy Ebony Scott, Spark Chicago, shared the importance […]