How to Be A Strong Personal Assistant

Much like the stage crew in a concert or opera, personal assistants play a crucial behind-the-scenes role in the transaction process. Great assistants’ strengths include organization and attention to detail […]

How to More Effectively Manage Personal Assistants

So, you’ve decided to expand your team, and you want to start with a personal assistant. Or, perhaps you already work with a personal assistant and want to make sure […]

Welcome to Logan Square

Variety is the spice of life – and variety is what you’ll find in Logan Square. The lively and friendly Chicago Community Area rests just seven miles northwest of Downtown […]

The Art of Real Estate Advertising: Painting a “True Picture”

Do you know our biggest complaint from buyers, sellers and REALTORS® alike? False advertising by REALTORS®. Article 12 of the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics states: REALTORS® shall […]

Global Real Estate Council: Doing Business in Serbia

It’s estimated that over 500,000 Serbians call Chicagoland home. Making business opportunities with the Serbian community here in Chicago is a great way to grow your global network. We spoke […]

Winter 2018 Government Affairs Update

Advocacy that works – it’s our creedo. We put together some updates of the year so far, as well as what’s to come. As always, we invite you to join […]

Verify Your 2018 Sales Data

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® honors the outstanding listing and selling accomplishments of our members with its annual Sales Awards Recognition. Awards are given in the categories of residential volume, […]

Autumn 2018 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 […]

2019 Design Trends Forecast

Last autumn we brought you the scoop on all the design trends for 2018. Here’s what to look forward to in the year ahead, from our YPN breakfast panelists Dan […]

Exploring South Shore, Woodlawn and Jackson Park

With its prime access to Lake Michigan, a rare collection of historic housing and $1 billion in hands-on development from some of the most influential architects of the last century, […]

Under All is the Community: Good Neighbor Awards Finalist Michael LaFargue

Nearly two years after the shooting, REALTOR® Michael LaFargue can barely talk about Judge Raymond Myles without breaking down. Myles, a Cook County, Ill., jurist and respected member of his […]

Structuring Your Business

Starting a real estate business can be intimidating. Setting your business up for success starts by setting up your business. Here are some considerations to make before stepping off on […]