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Affordable Requirements Ordinance At the City Council meeting of March 24, 2021, a revision to the Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO) was introduced. The ordinance as drafted has the potential to […]
The Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Extension Act of 2021 has been passed. This bill extends the PPP deadline for an additional two months, moving the deadline to May 31, unless […]
On March 29, the City of Chicago moved into Phase 1C of COVID-19 vaccination distribution. This phase makes REALTORS® eligible for the vaccine. Vaccine supply and appointments are still limited, […]
On Tuesday, March 23, we continued our Titans of Industry series with an event featuring three female leadership legends. Nykea Pippion McGriff, Vice-President of Brokerage Services of Coldwell Banker Realty, […]
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 […]
An unprecedented 2020 led to an unexpected but strong real estate market in the back half of the year. Will this positive momentum continue into 2021? Will we see a […]
Branding yourself and generating clientele are two important aspects of being successful REALTORS®, and social media is one avenue that allows you to do both. But are you using these […]
Congratulations to REALTOR® Emeritus Jim Kinney During our 137th Inaugural Broadcast, Jim Kinney of Baird & Warner was honored for achieving REALTOR® Emeritus status. He has been an active and […]
It’s a new year, the dust has settled, and the City of Chicago budget was enacted by a slim margin. Now, regular legislative business begins again in the City Council. […]
How to Work Effectively with Out-of-State, Second Home or International Clients There are many opportunities for REALTORS® to expand their businesses in new ways. But what steps are necessary to […]
Buyer love letters are a tactic used by some buyers in an attempt to stand out to a seller, especially in hot markets with low inventory and bidding wars. Seemingly […]
On November 13, 2020, the National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors approved a change to Article 10 of the Code of Ethics, making it a violation for REALTORS® to use […]