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As C.A.R.’s Senior Director of Government Affairs Brian Bernardoni is well known for saying: “There is a city west of Western and south of Roosevelt called Chicago.” It’s important to […]
The responsibility of REALTORS® as economic stewards and the challenges of low inventory were the main points of discussion for the panel. However, each brought their own unique focus and […]
The responsibility of REALTORS® as economic stewards and the challenges of low inventory were the main points of discussion for the panel. However, each brought their own unique focus and […]
Watch His Presentation View His Slides Jonathan Smoke – 2017 Market Outlook Top 5 Takeaways Hear His Playlist Anticipate the wild card. Our economy’s foundation will be solid, but we […]
See Jonathan’s 2017 predictions and get his slides. Good Grief by Bastille How are we going to get by without mortgage rates below 4%? We’re going to miss them. It […]
Thanks to the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation, we welcomed a panel of three top Chicago producers who would offer an exclusive insight into their success in the real estate industry […]
On Wednesday, June 29th, C.A.R.’s YPN went commercial! Panelists Deena Zimmerman, SVN Chicago Commercial, and Paul Tsakiris, First Western Properties, volleyed with moderator Brian Bernardoni, C.A.R.’s Senior Director of Government […]
Do you know a REALTOR® who goes above and beyond? We’re seeking nominations for our annual REALTOR® Awards, to be honored at our Inaugural Gala in the fall. Nominations are due Thursday, […]
Every year, we honor the Top Producers in Chicago Real Estate at our Sales Awards banquet. But what does it take to become a Top Producer? What are their tools for […]
Throughout Chicago, diversity is everywhere you turn. With that in mind, Global Real Estate Council hosted a panel of experts to help educate REALTORS® on interacting with clients of diverse backgrounds. We […]
Key Takeaways 2015 was a great year for housing. Looking forward to 2016, here are some trends REALTOR.com® chief economist Jonathan Smoke wants you to keep in mind: Real Estate […]
At August’s RESPA-TILA Integrated Disclosure Enforcement: A Member Outreach Event and Annual Business Meeting, we welcomed IAR Legal Hotline Attorney Betsy Urbance, to discuss the issues surrounding the RESPA-TILA Integrated Disclosure Enforcement regulation […]