Mainstreet Buzz

December 18, 2019

What Makes Mainstreet Member Dale Taylor a Good Neighbor? A 19-Year Commitment to South Suburban PADS

For almost two decades, Mainstreet member Dale Taylor has spent nearly every Monday night managing a men’s homeless shelter, hosted by a faith commun...

Amy Robey Vice President, Marketing & Communications

December 5, 2019

HeatherRidge Woods: Placemaking Grant

A forgotten walking trail in Gurnee became the palette for Quin O’Brien, a REALTOR® with 4 Sale Realty Advantage and NAR-Mainstreet Placemaking grant...

Nadine Scodro Volunteer and Advocacy Specialist

December 4, 2019

Our Duty to Uphold Fair Housing Law

As a REALTOR ®️ association, we pride ourselves on being inclusive and helping all potential buyers find the homes they seek. Both the Fair Housing A...

Kate Sax, RCE, e-PRO, CIPS Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer

December 2, 2019

Median Sales Price Rose Even as Number of Homes Sold Slipped in October

The median sales price of detached Chicagoland homes rose 6.5 percent in October 2019 compared to October 2018, according to new MORe data .During the...

Amy Robey Vice President, Marketing & Communications

November 26, 2019

Creating Your Business Plan

Are you organized? Do you like to have everything planned out for the next week, month, year? If you answered yes, a business plan is for you! And if...

David Pollina Communications and Marketing Specialist

November 12, 2019

Finding a H.O.M.E. in Wheaton

When you think about “home,” what comes to mind? As a REALTOR®, it may inspire thoughts of sales, new listings or simply your job. But for many, home ...

Rachel Cali Prosper Strategies

November 8, 2019

Lets Talk Real Estate with Congressman Bill Foster

Last month, Congressman Bill Foster participated in Illinois REALTORS®“Lets Talk Real Estate” series. In this talk, Congressman Foster answered questi...

David Pollina Communications and Marketing Specialist

November 6, 2019

Slow Season? Earn a Designation

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and not just because it’s the holiday season. As the slower season creeps back in, you have the opportunity...

David Pollina Communications and Marketing Specialist

November 4, 2019

Mainstreet Partners with Six Nonprofits to Give Back in Northern Illinois

As REALTORS®, Mainstreet members get to see just how much people value their homes and neighborhoods, and what a difference finding the perfect home ...

Amy Robey Vice President, Marketing & Communications

November 1, 2019

Mainstreet REALTORS® Ringing Bells to Better Our Neighbors

Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® is partnering with The Salvation Army for a second straight year to bring cheer to the Chicago suburbs this holi...

Amy Robey Vice President, Marketing & Communications

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