YPN Mastermind: Self Care Recap
Our final installation of the YPN Mastermind series centered around self-care. Self-care, a hot button topic that’s been gathering interest as days of quarantining in place have turned to weeks […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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Financial Wellness Bootcamp: A Recap
The reality of being a REALTOR® is that you’re in constant motion. You’re regularly trying to show houses, marketing to bring in new clients, closing on sales and purchases, and […]
1099 Workers Should Apply for Regular Unemployment Benefits Before Applying for PUA
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 […]
Picture Perfect: The Design Trends That Will Be Everywhere in 2020
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 […]
Going Virtual: Tips and Tools to Help You Succeed
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 […]
Alexa, How Can I Use Voice Skills for My Company?
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 […]
Supercharge Your Commitment to Excellence & Professionalism
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 […]
Spring 2020: Association News
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 […]
Spring 2020: President’s Perspective
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 […]
Spring 2020: From the CEO
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 […]
What You Need to Know: COVID-19 Emergency Renter and Homeowner Protection Act
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 […]
Spring 2020 Chicago REALTOR® Magazine
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 […]