Chicago Real Estate Market Mid-Year 2025: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
As we reach the halfway mark of 2025, the Chicago real estate market is showing clear signs of resilience—and transformation. After a few years of pandemic-induced volatility and shifting buyer habits, the Windy City is settling into a new rhythm that’s important for both buyers and sellers to understand. A More Balanced Market is Emerging […]
The Benefits of a Real Estate Career and How to Get Started

The Benefits of a Real Estate Career and How to Get Started If you’re looking for a rewarding career with flexibility, unlimited earning potential, and the opportunity to help people achieve their dreams, a career in real estate might be the perfect fit for you. Whether you’re considering a career change or just starting out, […]
The Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Real Estate in 2025

The Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Real Estate in 2025 In the new year, the real estate market will continue to evolve, bringing new opportunities and challenges for buyers, sellers, and investors. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newcomer looking to get started, understanding the trends shaping the industry can set […]
July 2024, Real Estate Classes at the Chicago Real Estate Institute
Get ready to advance your career with the Chicago Real Estate Institute’s upcoming real estate classes in Chicago this July. Choose from our 4-week broker course or 2-day leasing agent class. Enroll today and take the next step towards your real estate success!
What Can You Do with an Illinois Real Estate Broker License?
Obtaining an Illinois Real Estate Broker License opens up a wealth of career opportunities in the real estate industry. This certification not only enhances your credibility but also provides the legal authority to engage in various real estate activities. In this blog post, we’ll explore the numerous paths you can take with a broker license […]
Why Real Estate Education Matters to Agents and Investors
The real estate industry has been a steady and reliable source of income for millions of Americans throughout decades. While it’s an industry that is greatly influenced by the economy, even times of economic recession can bring about huge financial gains to real estate agents and investors that are willing to endure hard times. If […]
Finally! A Short and Thorough Guide to Becoming a Real Estate Agent :)
“Broker? I thought it was a salesperson license?” “Isn’t there just one real estate license?” “What difference is there between a leasing agent and broker?” “I thought I would get my license after passing your course.” If you aren’t already involved in some way with the real estate market, chances are you have absolutely no […]
Reasons to Consider Obtaining a Real Estate Broker License
Many individuals consider being a real estate agent as a potential career path; however, oftentimes the fear of the unknown will prevent people from branching out into a new career field. Being a real estate agent, however, can be an extremely fulfilling and rewarding career choice. If you are currently considering obtaining a real estate […]
Make over 175,000 a Year with Illinois Real Estate Courses
One of the most common questions that prospective real estate professionals ask is how much money they can expect to earn. We usually withhold such revelations because income can vary greatly, depending on experience, location, client base and number of hours worked. However, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) keeps salary figures on the […]
Live or Online Real Estate Classes: How to Choose
When it comes to taking real estate classes, you can either attend sessions that are held in a traditional classroom environment or study at your own pace online. Both options cover the same material, and can take approximately the same amount of time to complete. So which one is better? That largely depends on how […]