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Successful brokers have established patterns, including routines of contact. Others network – not just handing out cards at parties, which rarely sees fruit, but true networking at events, charity evenings/meetings, […]
Buying and selling a home is a significant milestone for many Chicagoans – one that encompasses the hopes, dreams, aspirations and economic destiny of those involved. April 2017 marks the […]
Cicero’s Town Board recently passed an ordinance to increase property transfer inspection fees. These fees have remained the same since the 1990’s, while costs have increased since. See the new fee […]
LISTEN TO THE PANEL DISCUSSION YPN’s G.E.T. (Grow. Elevate. Thrive.) breakfast series continued at Manny’s last week with a panel of three of 2015’s Rookies of the Year. Joseph Dixon, EXIT […]
We extend our congratulations to our industry partner, NAHREP Chicago, who was awarded Network of the Year at the 2017 NAHREP National Housing Policy and Hispanic Lending Conference in Washington D.C.! […]
The latest issue of Chicago REALTOR® is now available. Enjoy the content in the format of your choice: you can find the digital PDF flipbook below, with links to blog-format articles. C.A.R. members will […]
Tour C.A.R.’s new member lounge in 3-D and virtual reality Imagine a prospective buyer having the ability to walk out onto the terrace of a condo to sweeping Lake Michigan […]
Say you’re at an open house – the condo is, of course, stunning, and you think your clients would love to see it. You just learned about livestreaming and have […]
realtor.com® Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke joined us once again to present his predictions for the 2017 real estate market at our annual Market Outlook in January. So, what does this […]
The market for buyers and sellers over 50 years old is booming. You hear all about the millennials finally making their way into buying a home, but the senior market […]
One of the essential parts of your REALTOR® dues is advocacy that works. This government affairs update will help you understand a few of the major legislative matters your REALTOR® […]
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 […]