YPN Real Estate Investing Boot Camp Takeaways
The brilliant minds of YPN joined forces with the minds of CommercialForum to offer an event themed around real estate investing. From basic jargon to potential investing possibilities to client […]
CAR and CCIM Host Networking Event for Chicago African-Americans in Commercial Real Estate Group
On Thursday, May 2nd, the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, along with NAR-affiliate the Certified Commercial Investment Member Institute (CCIM), hosted a networking event for the Chicago African-Americans in Commercial Real […]
New Wage Requirement Could Hurt Local Commercial Development
Despite more than three hours of nearly 65 speakers voicing opposition, urging Commissioners to defer or oppose the ordinance, the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted to approve an ordinance […]
Thank you for your Action on ADA Reform!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ACTION! We are pleased to report the ADA Education and Reform Act, HR 620, was approved by a bipartisan vote in the U.S. House of Representatives […]
How to Work with the Building and Zoning Departments
Understanding the City of Chicago’s Building and Zoning Departments’ protocols is an important skill set for Chicago REALTORS® looking to work with commercial clients and investors. While there is no […]
Key Takeaways from the 2017 Successful Women in Commercial Real Estate
CommercialForum hosted its annual Successful Women in Commercial Real Estate series on Tuesday, July 18, along with CREW Chicago and The Goldie Initiative. The series discussed how technology is changing, […]
City of Chicago Updates Electrical Code, Aligns with 2017 National Electrical Code
On September 6th, Chicago’s City Council voted to adopt a major update to the Chicago Electrical Code, not only aligning with the 2017 National Code, but also becoming one of […]
2017 Successful Women in CRE Panel: Real Estate Technology
CommercialForum hosted its annual Successful Women in Commercial Real Estate series on Tuesday, July 18, along with CREW Chicago and The Goldie Initiative. The series highlighted women in the technology […]
License Portability 101
Author: Jim Hochman, Partner, Schain Banks Kenny & Schwartz At one time, real estate brokerage was a local business. You obtained a license in your state and worked exclusively in a single market. You […]
June 2016 YPN Breakfast Explored Commercial Real Estate
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 […]
Deena Zimmerman Named NAR Commercial Liaison
C.A.R.’s Deena Zimmerman was named a 2017 NAR Commercial Liaison at last week’s Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Show in Washington, D.C. She will report to NAR leadership on actions […]
CREC/CCIM Event: Top Commercial Trends for 2015
Strong GDP growth, continued employment recovery and suburban companies relocating to Chicago’s central business district will help shape the commercial real estate market in 2015. About 150 members attended a […]