There’s a new player in the real estate data town, and it’s coming with substantial offerings. Google is poised to make a bold introduction into the real estate data sphere with “Nowcast,” an exclusive report that it will issue

The Chicago Association of Realtors (CAR) and WikiRealty recently signed an agreement to enhance the exchange of real estate knowledge in Chicagoland. WikiRealty is filling a critical gap in the real estate ecosystem by providing a uniquely useful platform to everyone

Millennials will be a major force in future housing markets, but they’ll also bring with them considerable changes. Stop us if you’ve heard this one before – Millennials are the next big source of housing demand, the generation that

No home is perfect, but what are the most common things that homebuyers regret about their residence, when it’s all set and done? Here’s an encouraging stat to help you sleep at night – 80 percent of homebuyers have

There are many ways that homebuyers can go about locating their new residence, but how what are the most common methods among Illinois homebuyers? Last week, we reported that nationwide, the methods in which homebuyers find their dream residence

In September, Chicago Agent magazine reported on the National Association of Realtors announcement to launch the .REALTOR domain to be used exclusively to represent NAR member websites. Today, the association further announced that starting tomorrow, October 23, the domain

What are the most common reasons for why sales do not close? From financing issues to disagreements over the final sale price, there are many possible reasons for why a sale did not close, so we decided to take a closer look via newly

Today’s agent doesn’t look busy unless they’re multitasking. Unfortunately, that frantic lifestyle may be hurting their brains. A smartphone in one hand, tablet in the other, Bluetooth in the ear and a laptop in the car seat – the

The new construction markets are in a very interesting place, a fact reinforced by the latest Census Bureau numbers. Housing starts in September were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.017 million, a 6.3 percent increase from August’s revised

The manner in which prospective homebuyers locate their new residences has changed quite a bit in just 10 years time. The year was 2004, and real estate agents and yard signs were the prevailing method for consumers to find

Buying into a franchise can help boost a real estate business to success…just be wary of these hidden clauses. Real estate is an ocean, and among its swirling eddies and crashing waves float a fleet of ships, vast as they

Everyone has a few bad habits in their daily routines, but you’ll want to avoid these ones in your real estate business. Real estate agents have to juggle a few dozen things at any given moment while conducting their business

What techniques should you keep in mind, when conducting negotiations with other agents? Negotiations are one of the most pivotal aspects of any agent’s career; after all, it’s one thing to find that dream home (or buyer) for your

Though things are tough right now for Millennials, agents should definitely keep them on their immediate housing radar. It’s not easy being a Millennial. As we’re reported recently, the Millennial generation is still the home-bound generation, with many a

Brainstorming is one of the most beneficial activities a team can take part in…but only if it’s done right. With so much emphasis placed on the individual, it’s easy to forget that real estate is often a team effort

Utilitarian; kitchens used to be simply that. Today we gather in them. Why do today’s home and kitchen dictate a different layout than they did years before? Technology, for one. “The Costco Effect” for two, number three is September