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April Real Estate Feature from WBBM

Each month, we’ll be releasing a collection of radio shorts from WBBM to help home buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions. Each episode includes specialty advice from real […]

Doing Business with Canada

Did you know Canada is one of the most profitable places in the world for international business and direct foreign investment? It also ranks as the 6th happiest nation in the […]

Vicky Silvano Named NAR 2018 Global Business Alliances Liaison

C.A.R.’s Vicky Silvano was named 2018 NAR Global Business Alliances Liaison at the recent Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Show in Washington, D.C. She will report to NAR leadership as part […]

April 2017 Market Snapshot

C.A.R.’s market snapshot helps prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry, while projecting confidence and consistency as a voice for Chicago REALTORS®. If you would like to […]

Ginger Downs Wins the 2017 William R. Magel Award of Excellence

Congratulations to our own Ginger Downs, RCE, CAE, CIPS, IOM, the 2017 National Association of REALTORS® William R. Magel Award of Excellence winner. The Magel Award is presented annually to […]

Retail & Culture In Shanghai

YPN Advisory Board Member, Moses Hall, traveled to Shanghai, China, in early April to attend the International Council of Shopping Centers’ Retail Summit. Here is a recap of his first time […]

Investment in Africa

Where is the next emerging market? Africa. Africa is a place full of rich natural resources, such as gold, diamonds and oil. There are several economic and affordable opportunities within […]

FPCs: Your Link to Congress

Did you know that there is a program designed to keep issues important to the real estate industry top of mind for your Congressional legislators? Federal Political Coordinators (FPCs) help […]

2017 REALTOR® Awards Nominations

Do you know a REALTOR® who goes above and beyond? We’re seeking nominations for our annual REALTOR® Awards. Awards will be handed out at the Inaugural Gala this fall. Nominations […]

2017 REALTORS® Conference & Expo Coming To Chicago

Mark your calendars for November 3rd – 6th, because the annual REALTORS®  Conference & Expo is coming to Chicago! The business perks are endless: Networking and brainstorming opportunities with the 20,000 […]

G.E.T. Smart! Smart Home & Green Technologies

Listen to the recording of Adrienne’s presentation. YPN’s G.E.T. (Grow. Elevate. Thrive.) breakfast series continued at Manny’s with a presentation by Adrienne Ciskey of the National Association of REALTORS® Center for REALTOR® […]

March 2017 Market Snapshot

C.A.R.’s market snapshot helps prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry, while projecting confidence and consistency as a voice for Chicago REALTORS®. If you would like to […]