Summer 2022: President’s Perspective
In May, many of our volunteer leaders attended the National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in National Harbor, Md., just outside Washington, D.C. May is also advocacy month, and that’s […]
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Summer 2022: From the CEO
Forward-thinking diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives require a 360-degree view of where we’ve come from, where we are and where we’re going. We’ve been on the wrong side of […]
Summer 2022: Editor’s Pick
Walk Away Empowered: Titans of Industry Women’s Conference This spring we hosted several power-packed panels of women entrepreneurs, executives and leaders during our annual Titans of Industry: Women in Real […]
Increase Your Client’s Property Value: What To Know About Accessory Dwelling Units
If you work in real estate, the phrase ‘housing shortage’ is something you probably hear on a daily basis. Buildings are selling too quickly to keep up with the buyer […]
Big Tech, Blockchain & 5G: Technology Trends You Need to Know in Our Global, Connected World
As REALTORS®, we need to focus on the ABCs, and by that I don’t mean “Always Be Closing;” We need to “Always Be Curious!” This is why the Global Real […]
Top Producers Technology Must-Haves
With so many tools, apps and websites out there, it can be hard to distinguish the useful from the useless. We asked our top producers to share the tools they […]
Permission Denied: How to Avoid an Unauthorized Access Violation
As REALTORS®, you are looked to as a trusted resource to navigate the complexities of buying, selling, leasing or investing in real estate. Beyond the steps of the process is […]
Public Safety: The Mayor Addresses Your Concerns Directly
As REALTORS®, we are integral members of our communities, working together to ensure Chicago remains a vibrant place to live, work and play. We’ve heard from many of you that […]
7 Steps to Generating & Converting Rental Leads
One key component to making an investment property a successful endeavor for you or your clients is finding and securing the right tenants to live there, quickly and efficiently. Long-term, […]
Welcome To Armour Square
Located three miles from the Loop on Chicago’s south side, Armour Square is a happy medium between a popular tourist location, residential hot spot and culturally authentic experience. While many […]
Embrace Your Green Thumb with These Houseplants
If you’re looking to bring the outdoors in, houseplants are a great way to spruce up any room of your home. Houseplants also make great client gifts! But determining what […]
The Future of Home is Here: What You Need to Know About High-Performing Homes
Electrification is a natural evolution in how we’ve historically fueled our homes, as many homes operating on gas today were originally fueled by coal or heating oil. In the mid-1900s, […]