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Coaching is everywhere: personal coaching, coaching for sports enhancement, executive coaching. These days, hiring a coach seems synonymous with having a smartphone. But, since coaching is a newer profession, many […]
New Post-Licensing Requirement Change Affects Managing Brokers Per the recent updates to the Real Estate License Act, 225 ILCS 454/1-1 et seq., designated managing brokers must serve as liaisons for […]
Time management is a practice and skill that needs to be worked on constantly, like developing muscle memory. As REALTORS®, you have varied schedules, so when it comes to time […]
STEPHANIE BRIMO REDFIN CORPORATION What is your favorite place in Chicago? The architectural tour never gets old to me. I love seeing the city from the river. It’s a unique […]
In October, I grabbed my hammer, strapped on a toolbelt and volunteered my time to help Habitat for Humanity’s Chicago Women Build, a program created to celebrate strength and build […]
Winter is coming. This refrain from a popular TV show is both literal and figurative here in Chicago, with municipal budgets, stalled local ordinances and a possible extension of the […]
Hermosa means “beautiful” in Spanish, a telling name for a Hispanic-majority neighborhood that holds a place in Chicago’s housing architectural history. “Hermosa is one of the best neighborhoods in Chicago, […]
We’ve all been forced to adapt and change with the market this year, so we asked Chicago REALTORS® to share what keeps them motivated during uncertain and challenging times. Here’s […]
2020 was a year that none of us will forget. Although we weren’t able to be together physically, we stayed connected through our virtual events, charitable efforts, webinar courses and […]
Congratulations to CEO Michelle Mills Clement for her inaugural inclusion on the Swanepoel Power 200 list. Mills Clement is joined by Chicago REALTORS® Michael Golden and Thad Wong of @properties […]
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, uncertainty has sparked in many aspects of our lives, especially for those transacting global real estate. With what is hopefully a promising […]
What advice do you have for others who have encountered challenges in this industry? In any business, you have to get up every day, work towards your goals, and don’t […]