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Each month, we release a series of PSAs through WBBM Radio to help home buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions. Each feature includes specialty advice from real estate experts, voiced by past president Matt Silver, Urban Real Estate. We encourage you to share these with your clients! Expensive Cold Weather Mistakes Cold weather could cause […]
This was originally published on the Illinois REALTORS® Blog, in January 2018 by Mark Pikus, President, Inland Green Capital LLC. Energy efficiency is on the minds of many commercial real estate owners as it provides a way to lower energy costs, increase property values, reduce operating expenses and enhance the comfort of their tenants. However, […]
The brilliant minds of YPN joined forces with the minds of CommercialForum to offer an event themed around real estate investing. From basic jargon to potential investing possibilities to client applications, this event was jam-packed with knowledge. Here are some of our top takeaways from the event. SESSION 1: Investing 101 Featuring: Chris Pezza, The Apartment […]
Each month, we release a series of PSAs through WBBM Radio to help home buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions. Each feature includes specialty advice from real estate experts, voiced by past president Matt Silver, Urban Real Estate. We encourage you to share these with your clients! Comp Sales While many houses may […]
You or your clients may have received a letter from Assessor Fritz Kaegi’s office regarding information about the Real Property Income and Expense (RPIE) online tool. The letter is seeking data regarding a building’s income, expenses and vacancies. This information is NOT mandatory for owners. It is recommended that you or your client consult with […]
Attendees at the CommercialForum/CCIM Roundtable Networking Event began their afternoon by scurrying to find seats at the tables focusing on topics that interested them. “It was a great event with several subject matter experts,” Kevin Cawley, the senior account executive of Cost Segregation Services Incorporated, said. “[They] proved powerful resources to the ones they serve.” […]
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 CAR Foundation spent part of Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14, volunteering in the community. The Foundation partnered with Humble Design to furnish a home for a family who is transitioning out of homelessness. Humble Design serves individuals, families and veterans emerging from homelessness by transforming their empty house into a warm, welcoming and uplifting […]
Each month, we release a series of PSAs through WBBM Radio to help home buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions. Each feature includes specialty advice from real estate experts, voiced by past president Matt Silver, Urban Real Estate. We encourage you to share these with your clients! Ready to Sell Your Home? Prepping […]
During the 20/20 Chicago Global Real Estate Conference & Expo, an event that will highlight heavy investment areas around the world, we will also be honoring outstanding accomplishments for developments with the Global Real Estate Expo Awards! We will recognize two new or existing developments, one nationwide and one international, that exemplify thoughtful design, sustainable […]
Project REAP is back in Chicago, and we will be awarding five scholarships to those interested in taking part in the program! The REAP Scholarship is based on the applicant’s indication of interest in pursuing a career in the commercial real estate industry, and on the applicant’s acceptance into the 2020 Project REAP program. Project […]