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The agents and offices doing the most business in Q1

The first quarter of 2020 ended on a disconcerting note, with the declaration of a state of emergency, alongside a “stay at home” order that we’re still operating under. But that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate the hard work that kicked off the year.

Report warns landlords to think twice about evictions

A new Marcus & Millichap report calls on multifamily owners and operators to implement a 90-day moratorium on evictions.

Homebuilder confidence takes a hit, though experts see light at the end of the tunnel

Economists believe home sales can help drive the nation’s economic recovery from COVID-19.

COVID-19 poses serious safety and marketing challenges for construction in Chicagoland

Real estate brokers, developers and builders are seeing rapid change in the new-home market in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Find out what the industry is doing now to get ready for the new normal.

NAR survey shows agents expect post-pandemic market rebound

Agents are bracing for a spring slowdown, but hopeful for post-coronavirus recovery, says NAR.

How COVID-19 is affecting rents in Chicago

A recent report reveals how COVID-19 has impacted what landlords charge, as well as how current rental trends throughout the nation may fluctuate as the pandemic worsens.

Watch expert interviews from our Accelerate Summit

At the 2020 Accelerate Summit, our speakers had a lot to say — both on and off the stage.

Chicago’s COVID-19 loan program now open to applicants

Learn how the city intends to distribute $100 million in low-interest loans to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

During coronavirus shutdown, real estate is deemed an ‘essential business’

Is real estate work considered essential? While agents still have to adhere to local and state guidelines, a new federal report offers official recommendations.

How title companies are hedging bets and keeping closings on track

The process of closing a real estate deal when vital city services are curtailed or temporarily unavailable is complicated. One local title attorney shares what’s changed and what the industry is doing to keep everything moving as smoothly as possible.

B&W pledges $150,000 to COVID-19 fund

In a letter to industry colleagues, CEO Steven Baird acknowledged that these are tough times, but also that he has “never been more confident in our industry’s collective resilience.”

NAR chief optimistic on home sales rebounding

February was another good month for pending home sales across the nation, but the coronavirus will put that all on hold.

Chicago’s bike infrastructure is growing. Learn how to incorporate it into your business

Chicago brokers are incorporating biking into their business, not only because it’s a carbon-neutral way to travel, but also because it’s complementary and beneficial to their work.

Property management in the age of COVID-19

Learn how Peak Properties CEO Mike Zucker is handling rent payments, getting associates what they need to carry on and maintaining safe living environments for the 15,000 residents his company houses.

Legal issues at the intersection of real estate and COVID-19

It’s not just health and safety that real estate professionals need to keep in mind when it comes to practicing business during the coronavirus pandemic.

Homebuying was getting easier in early 2020, but all bets are off with COVID-19

ATTOM Data Solutions report has encouraging news on the affordability gap, but the coronavirus outbreak poses a potential setback.

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