Lender Sentiment Strong in 2015
Major lending growth is expected as we head into the spring home-buying season, according to Fannie Mae’s Lender Sentiment Survey. No lenders are reporting plans to downsize or exit their […]
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Why Shipping Container Homes are Growing in Popularity
Shipping container homes are growing in popularity in both urban and rural areas as a way to offer a fast, green and sustainable approach to building. REALTOR® University recently suggested […]
CREC/CCIM Event: Top Commercial Trends for 2015
Strong GDP growth, continued employment recovery and suburban companies relocating to Chicago’s central business district will help shape the commercial real estate market in 2015. About 150 members attended a […]
Keep it Simple: Greater Value for Small Projects
Simpler, lower-cost projects actually return greater value on average. The 2015 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report also found some types of larger projects can offer a decent payback down the […]
What’s Your Learning Style?
Are you a visual learner? Or do you learn better by listening? Understanding how your brain works can help you learn more effectively. One of the most common and widely […]
New $250 YPN Scholarship Available
If you are starting out in your real estate career, you may qualify for up to $250 in scholarship proceeds to pursue your career goal. The new Young Professionals Network […]
Aldermen Delay ARO Decision
Chicago officials on Wednesday (Jan. 21) deferred a proposed ordinance that would increase the supply of affordable units in condominium and apartment developments and increase developer fees. Chicago Budget Committee Chairman […]
Top Commercial Trends: Urban Land Institute
REALTOR® market lending conditions are exhibiting signs of recovery. The Urban Land Institute recently reported the commercial real estate landscape looks bright, and explained why. Whether you are a sole […]
EUBA 2015 Multi-Family Real Estate Forecast
The Edgewater Uptown Builder’s Association (EUBA) presented its 2015 Multi-Family Real Estate Forecast on January 21st at the Chicago Apartment Finders office at 1114 W Bryn Mawr. Alderman James Cappleman […]
Lower FHA Premiums to Take Effect
Did you know the premium reduction on Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-backed mortgages will take effect Monday, Jan. 26? FHA secures loans with down payments as low as 3.5 percent, and […]
C.A.R. CEO Listed as One of Most Powerful in Real Estate
Chicago Association of REALTORS® CEO Ginger Downs has been named as one of the Swanepoel POWER 200 (SP200). In naming Downs to the list, they called her “one of […]
Market Outlook: Soundtrack to Market Trends
Known more for his data analysis, Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at Realtor.com, shared his true passion with the hundreds of members attending our 2015 Market Outlook when he started spinning […]