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Keller Williams launches new business-development programs for agents

The brokerage’s new “communities” will provide its agents with specialized training, technology, coaching and referral opportunities. 

2022 NAR Member Profile: Median Realtor income jumps in 2021

According to the annual survey, the typical Realtor saw their transaction sides rise from 10 to 12 and their sales volume increase from $2.1 million to $2.6 million. 

Residential Real Estate Council to provide MoxiWorks HR tools through Broker Solutions

The tools include MoxiEngage, a CRM specifically designed for real estate agents; MoxiPresent, a comparative market-analysis presentation tool; and MoxiHub, a brokerage intranet. 

Maurice Hampton appointed to Cook County Land Bank Authority’s board of directors

Maurice Hampton, Chicago Association of REALTORS® past president and owner of Centered International Realty, was recently appointed to the Cook County Land Bank Authority’s board of directors.

BHHS Chicago among nation’s top 10 BHHS brokerages

The Berkshire Elite Circle consists of the top 10 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brokerages in the nation — and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago was named among the bunch.

How Mainstreet Treasurer Tim Ryan conceived of the REALTOR® Pride Pin

When Tim Ryan conceived of the REALTOR® Pride Pin, the small accessory carried a big message.

5 tips to liven up your social presence — from Lori Lightfoot’s digital strategist

At last week’s Titans of Industry: Women in Real Estate conference, Kikora Mason, deputy director of digital strategy for the office of the mayor, offered tips for invigorating agents’ online presence.

RE/MAX celebrates 2 million transaction sides at annual convention in Las Vegas

The real estate franchisor’s 140,000 agents closed more than two million transaction sides in 2021 to become the first real estate brand to do so in a single calendar year, according to the company.

Janet Owen of BHHS Chicago breaks 2022 records with $8.65M sale

BHHS Chicago broker Janet Owen has sold a home for $8.65 million, marking the highest price paid for a detached single-family home in 2022 so far, in both the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois.

Local brokers Sarah Toso and Sara Wittchen earn RE/MAX Hall of Fame Awards

Sarah Toso and Sara Wittchen, two brokers from RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals, have received the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award.

The MacPherson Group returns to @properties

After spending two years with Compass, the MacPherson Group has returned to @properties.

NAR donated nearly 3,500 meals to Americans in last six months

As part of an ongoing relationship with the Food Recovery Network (FRN), the National Association of Realtors provided roughly 3,475 meals to Americans in the past six months, according to a press release. 

@properties acquires the former Century 21 Elm office in Park Ridge

It’s a significant acquisition, which will offer @properties a dominant — nearly 25% — market share in the area.

Lincoln Park Builders works to “reverse the flow” of Chicago challenges

It was a night of straight talk on crime, COVID, taxes and more, at the 32nd annual Real Estate Forum held by the Lincoln Park Builders.

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CoreLogic: Could 2021 be the first multi-trillion dollar real estate market?

As more money is being spent on real estate than ever before, the booming market is on pace to shatter records this year, according to a recent CoreLogic report.

FHFA announces conforming loan limits for Fannie and Freddie mortgages

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced its 2022 conforming loan limits (CLL) for conventional loans acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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