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Recap: Making Connections: Learn with Ireland

Ireland and Chicago share a deep cultural heritage. The ties between the Windy City and the Emerald Isle were strengthened last month, when Brian Dempsey, the Immediate Past President of […]

CAR Named NAR Ambassador Association to Thailand

The National Association of REALTORS® actively maintains bilateral partnerships with more than 90 real estate associations in 72 countries. A major component to the success of these relationships is that […]

Take a Trip to One of Eastern Europe’s Most Favorable FDI Destinations: Belarus

Author: Iryna Auchynnikava, Associate Advisor, REALTOR® At first glance, Belarus may not sound like the most exciting of destinations for tourism and investing, but if you look closely you may […]

Apps to Help Grow Your International Business

Global Council Member Sara McMurray shares her favorite apps that helped her business. WeChat I use WeChat to communicate with my Chinese clients using both text and voice messages. I find […]

The ABC’s of an International Transaction: Lead Generation

Chicago’s international market is growing. “People come here for tourism, primary or secondary relocations, and education or corporate access,” Rob Rosmis, Centered | RCG, said. “As REALTORS®, we need to […]

The ABC’s of an International Transaction: International Marketing

Chicago’s international market is growing. “People come here for tourism, primary or secondary relocations, and education or corporate access,” Rob Rosmis, Centered | RCG, said. “As REALTORS®, we need to […]

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New Residential Developments Showcase Recap

With construction booming in the Chicagoland area, we attended an afternoon of private showings at three of the largest residential developments in the Loop: Renelle on the River, 1000M and […]

Nancy Suvarnamani Honored with NAR Global Achievement Award

C.A.R. Past President, C.A.R. Hall of Fame Member and NAR Asia-Pacific Regional Coordinator Nancy Suvarnamani was honored with the NAR Global Achievement Award at the International Night Out Dinner on November 4, […]

Global Real Estate Council Awarded Gold Status by NAR for Second Year

The Global Real Estate Council has been awarded Global Gold Status by the National Association of REALTORS® for the second year in a row! The council has continued to grow and […]

Ghana Trade Mission in Chicago

20 real estate professionals recently visited Chicago from Ghana on a six-day trade mission. The event was hosted by the National Association of REALTORS®, Illinois REALTORS®, MainStreet Organization of REALTORS®, […]

Experience Italy “Dolce Vita” Style

Susanna Cherubin-Delisi, Global Council Board Member and Consulate Liaison to Italy, recently ventured back to her beautiful home country of Italy. Read about her trip and investing abroad. A successful […]

2017 Report of International Activity in U.S. Residential Real Estate

Each year, the Research Division of NAR collects provided information from almost 6,000 REALTORS® to inform us about international clients in the U.S., their habits, REALTOR® challenges and opportunities. A […]