Fall Into Chicago with The 77’s Favorite Autumn Activities
There’s a slight chill in the air. The rich green leaves on trees are beginning to shift to auburn and gold, and Chicago is shining. Fall is right around the […]
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How to Business Plan For Success: A YPN Breakfast Recap
On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, we hosted our monthly YPN breakfast “How to Business Plan For Success” at our home base, Manny’s Deli. We were so excited to get together […]
Homebuying By Generation: What to Know About Generational Homebuying Trends
Flashback to 2016—millennials were dominating the homebuying and selling market. Many baby boomers were just starting to think about retirement, and Gen X was starting to hit their homebuying and […]
Embracing the Power of Artificial Intelligence In Real Estate
A Guide for Forward-Thinking REALTORS® As the real estate industry continues to evolve in the digital age, one powerful tool has emerged to alter how we do business: Artificial Intelligence […]
Open Your Ears: The Importance of Active Listening
Imagine – you’re conducting a property viewing with a prospective buyer when, while viewing the property, the buyer mentions that they are concerned about the lack of natural light in […]
Commit to Your Safety: 9 Practices to Build Into Your Routine
Your safety is important. Make a promise to yourself to adopt intentional safety practices and habits into your routine. It’s important that we are knowledgeable, aware and empowered to keep […]
Chicago Association of REALTORS® to Induct Marion Valle, Valle Realty, to the Hall of Fame
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® will induct co-founder of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation and Chicago Association of REALTORS® Past President Marion Valle, Managing Broker & Owner of Valle […]
Being a Neighborhood Cheerleader
How to Be An Active Member of the Communities You Serve From lakefront oases to bustling corridors to quiet, tree-lined streets, all of Chicago’s 77 communities offer pockets of unique […]
Are You Still Advertising Your Services As Free?
Due to recent lawsuits challenging local broker marketplaces (otherwise referred to as MLS’s) and the cooperative compensation guidelines that MLS participants and subscribers adhere to, the conversation around buyer agent/cooperating […]
Summer 2023: From the CEO
I grew up on the south side of Chicago, and I have so many childhood memories specifically in Pullman. It was where my Aunt Patty lived, where our family went […]
Summer 2023: President’s Perspective
What a year! I can’t believe that this time last year I was just beginning my presidency. Over the last year, my cup has been filled with gratitude and kindness. […]
July 2023 Market Snapshot
*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 […]