A robust seller’s market has dominated the real estate industry in recent years. Low interest rates compelled many people to buy, while scarce inventory helped push prices up in markets across the country. Those historically low interest rates have

When it comes to getting a clear view of the intersection of real estate and the economy, Lawrence Yun is perfectly suited to the task. The chief economist of the National Association of Realtors recently talked with us to

Though it may feel remote from the day-to-day pressures of running a real estate business, the overall economy plays a vital role in the local residential market. Real estate is a cyclical sector of the economy and one that’s

It’s not easy predicting the future of real estate in Chicagoland. Despite an economy that seems relatively strong, there are headwinds for the industry in 2019. Rising interest rates, uncertainty in global markets, and continuing affordability and inventory issues

While Pantone’s color of the year gets the most attention, many of the big paint companies come out with their own predictions of what colors will be hot in commercial and residential interiors in the next year. Check out

Earning a real estate license fulfills the basic educational requirements for agents to work in the field, but to be successful requires ongoing education and the type of training that only comes from experience. At Fulton Grace Realty, agents

To maintain their real estate licenses, agents are required to complete continuing education — but these courses offer only part of what they need to succeed in the industry and at their individual brokerage. Brokerages can provide further support

With new and expanding brokerages continuing to fight for market share, coupled with a lack of inventory throughout Chicagoland, there are several challenges facing the industry as it enters 2019. Brokerages are in competition to attract and recruit agents

It can be difficult for many agents to take the leap from working alone to hiring an assistant to help. It is even more difficult to find someone who has previous experience in the real estate industry. Once an

Hiring the right assistant, someone who adds value by bringing innovative ideas to work, can help take your business to the next level. A 30-year veteran of the real estate industry, Millie Rosenbloom, broker associate at Baird & Warner,

It’s hard for agents to meet with clients, show listings and make the vital connections that are key to becoming more successful when they have to spend too much time handling administrative tasks and other essential duties. That’s why,

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Team Mangel @properties Kathryn Bader Mangel and Kelly O’Connell Mangel are self-described “hometown experts,” and as consultants, advisors and brokers for Team Mangel with @properties, they share their love of the North Shore living experience with a wide variety

Amy Corr @properties Placing a premium on honesty, integrity and relationships, Amy Corr sees client satisfaction as the key to a successful real estate career. Corr began her Chicago real estate career in 2001, joining @properties’s Lincoln Park office