The interests of brokers and politicians often overlap, as both seek to promote and improve communities. But politically active agents take a more direct approach by advocating directly for changes or

Nontraditional couples have been going in on big purchases together forever. But unmarried duos going in on a property purchase together is a rapidly growing trend. What does this mean for

Realtor associations still provide many of the same services they’ve always offered to agents and brokers. Now, however, many feel called to help real estate professionals remain relevant in a marketplace in which they have to deal with competing, non-traditional

Selling new construction is often a springboard for would-be top producers, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to get into. Follow this blueprint, compiled from conversations with successful agents who’ve incorporated new construction into their day-to-day work.

How do successful teams come about in the first place, and what do their leaders do to ensure continued viability? We speak with the leaders of local teams to learn what

You can’t clock out in the real estate business, any more than you can clock out from being part of a family. But what if family and business were

Mortgage lenders and developers regularly find themselves working with a team of agents or brokers, which comes with its own advantages and common

We spoke to the people who manage teams at the three local brokerages to learn how teams fit into the larger

Real estate sometimes have unpleasant associations with the Dust Bowl and foreclosure crisis. But while distressed properties are part of the auction scene, the majority of real estate auctions do not take place due to financial distress. Instead, those sellers

Multimedia offers real estate professionals and brokerages a key way to stand out in a crowded marketplace. Learn how one-off productions, compilations and recurring spotlights contribute to the growing library of real estate videos being produced across Chicagoland.