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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 […]

New Online Pre-Licensing Program!

We are Excited to Announce our ALL NEW Online Pre-licensing Program offered by REALTORS® Real Estate School! REALTORS® Real Estate School pre-licensing students can now enjoy the robust format of a […]

H.R. 2600: Good News For Condo Developers

H.R. 2600, which made several important changes to the Interstate Land Sales and Full Disclosure Act (ILSA), will go into effect on March 25, 2015, 180 days after its signing by […]

30 Under 30 Deadline Thursday (1/15)

If you’re a Chicago REALTOR® under 30 who’s raising the bar in real estate today, apply to be recognized as one of NAR’s elite class of young professionals. We want to […]

MRED Announces New CEO

    Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) has announced its new president and chief executive officer (CEO). Rebecca Jensen has worked in the MLS industry since 1998, serving as […]