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The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has issued guidance instructing 1099 workers who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19 to apply for regular unemployment insurance before the Pandemic […]
For the past decade, a few trends have risen above the algorithms to reign supreme. Shiplap comes to mind, along with the farmhouse chic look made popular by HGTV’s […]
These uncertain times make it essential to come up with creative ways to continue having success. This includes successfully pivoting your office to a virtual setting. With the help of […]
When it comes to voice search, Amazon Echo and Google Home have become synonymous with home technology. According to a report by Jupiter Research, at the end of 2018, there […]
We’re always working together to increase the level of professionalism in our industry – and a new tool is making it easier than ever to test your knowledge and the […]
CAR Launches the Sustainability Work Group If you are looking to grow your business and help protect the environment, look no further than our new Sustainability Work Group! Our mission […]
Many REALTORS® believe that their professional integrity and worth depends on the hours they put into their jobs. Real estate can be an around-the-clock career at times. But this mindset […]
At the beginning of the pandemic, I read a blog post about leadership preparedness. One quote from Sherry Budziak of .OrgSource stood out to me: “For CEOs, this is a […]
On Monday, Illinois State Representative Delia C. Ramirez (HD-4; East Village, Noble Square, and parts of West Town, West Humboldt Park and Hermosa) announced legislation in collaboration with Senator Robert Peters […]
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 […]
On April 29, 2020, we hosted our monthly YPN breakfast virtually through Zoom. While our get-togethers at Manny’s Deli are on hold, we couldn’t wait to devour advice from local […]
