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Survey Results: How do brokers feel about their Realtor associations?
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The $1.9 million onion-shaped dome home
This three-bedroom, four-bathroom listing in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is made of six spherical domes surrounding a larger central dome. It’s described as a “monolithic dome gem.” Observers, however, have...
View ArticleNAR claims real estate wins as House passes One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The National Association of REALTORS® has claimed that the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in the House delivers significant victories for homeowners and real estate professionals. President...
View ArticleShaking things up
I’ve returned from my short — but not long enough — vacation, caffeinated and recharged. While you all were driving from one house showing to the next, rushing to beat city traffic and quickly stuffing...
View ArticleKeeping a finger on the real estate pulse
This issue spotlights a powerful theme: advocacy through associations, and how individual agents can amplify their impact by working together. From the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) to the...
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Alejandro Trujillo, RE/MAX Premier
Number of years in real estate: 8 Describe your look: My style is a mix of vintage classic with a touch of modern flair. I love customizing the little things, such as a lapel pin or unique suit...
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Innovation meets advocacy: Why Realtors can’t sit this session out
The big idea AI-powered advocacy is reshaping how we protect our businesses and open doors for every buyer and seller. In May on Capitol Hill, I met with Rep. Jonathan Jackson to advocate for three...
View ArticleFinding your ‘who’ in real estate and life
The Thursday before Memorial Day weekend, I flew from my home in Jupiter, Florida, back to Oyster Bay, Long Island — the town where I grew up. Nestled about 30 miles from Manhattan, Oyster Bay is the...
View ArticleNAHB advocacy chief shares the fight for housing affordability
As housing affordability challenges persist across the country, the National Association of Home Builders is leading the charge to reduce barriers to new construction, increase labor supply and push...
View ArticlePippion McGriff leads NAR’s push for broker-focused engagement, policy influence
The National Association of REALTORS® is charting a new course for engagement and impact. As vice president of association engagement, Nykea Pippion McGriff is working to strengthen ties with...
View ArticleNAR advocacy effort starts with Chicago REALTORS®
The National Association of REALTORS® allocated approximately $86 million for its lobbying efforts nationwide in 2024. NAR’s disbursements begin at the local level, according to Zeke Morris, NAR’s 2025...
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NAR scores major policy wins as real estate advocacy accelerates in 2025
The National Association of REALTORS® has racked up a series of policy victories in recent months as the organization continues to evolve as the chief advocacy organization for real estate...
View ArticleKari Wilson
What was your most interesting job before going into real estate? Selling timeshares. Where did you grow up? I grew up in the northwest suburbs. Growing up, what did you want to be? I wanted to be...
View ArticleMBA: Mortgage applications pop as rates fall to three-month low
Mortgage applications jumped 9.4% last week as mortgage rates fell to their lowest level in three months, the Mortgage Bankers Association said, citing its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey....
View ArticleFirst modular homes under Cook County pilot homeownership program completed
The first two of 120 modular homes that will be built under a $12 million Cook County pilot program to increase homeownership have been completed. The residences, located on the 800 block of North...
View ArticleFannie and Freddie now accept VantageScore 4.0 for mortgage underwriting
Would-be homebuyers can now include on-time rent, utility and telecom payments as proof of their creditworthiness. The Federal Housing Finance Agency will accept credit scores from VantageScore 4.0 as...
View ArticleKayne Anderson Real Estate and JDL Development acquire Lincoln Yards North,...
Kayne Anderson Real Estate and JDL Development have acquired the development site at 2001 North Southport Ave. — also known as Lincoln Yards North — to be rebranded as the Foundry Park residential...
View ArticleBanner Real Estate Group breaks ground on The Faywell multifamily community...
Banner Real Estate Group broke ground on The Faywell, a 334-unit multifamily community in downtown Wheaton, after nearly five years of development. The first move-ins are expected in the fall of 2026....
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