Illinois REALTORS® Podcast

Listen as President Michael Gobber answers questions about the kickoff of "Your American Dream," the first statewide consumer ad campaign by Illinois REALTORS®. It focuses on the expertise you provide to consumers who want to buy a home or a commercial property. 

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're talking all about the quickly approaching Capitol Conference. There are so many amazing things in store for the conference and to give you a sense of what to expect we are welcoming REALTORS® Alice Weinert, who attended for the first time last year, and Julie Roth, who has been attending for over 20 years. Both of them have some great stories and advice to give about their experiences at CapCon and why it's important for all REALTORS® to attend.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, join Dr. Daniel McMillen, head of the Stuart Handler Department of Real Estate (SHDRE) at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Business Administration, for a look at Illinois' spring housing market and his thoughts about a rebound from the winter downturn. In today's podcast, he discusses factors that encourage him, and he compares the current market to the pre-COVID market. Tune in and learn more about his assessment of mortgage interest rate fluctuations, recent bank failures, low inventory, inflation and consumer confidence, among other things.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're joined by RPAC Fundraising Specialist Vanessa Wiseman. It's March so that means it's time for the Mega Raffle! We talk all about what the Mega Raffle is and how it works. We also dive into why RPAC continues to be such a vital part of Illinois REALTORS® and why it's important to support. Join us for a fun conversation!

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're joined by Illinois REEF Foundation Manager Laurie Clayton talks about eight scholarship programs that have April 1 application deadlines. We discuss the various scholarships and opportunities REEF provides and what it's meant to Laurie to see so many people further their education through REEF.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're joined by Illinois REALTORS® Senior Director of Advocacy Programs Gideon Blustein. The Chicago primaries were held last Tuesday and led to some very interesting results from the Mayoral race to the ward aldermen. When it comes to Chicago elections there's no better authority than Gideon and he's here to give us a recap of the results, which candidates we supported and what comes next to those candidates that are heading for the run-off elections.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, Education Director Carrie Elliott and Education Specialist Aniya Lathan discuss all Managing Brokers need to know about renewing their real estate licenses. We talk about completing your required CE courses, the different categories of brokers and the requirements for each, and some advice about how to complete the process smoothly.

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're welcoming back Manager of State Government Affairs Jim Clayton to talk about the upcoming Capitol Conference. Jim reveals preliminary details about the 2023 Capitol Conference in Springfield including the return of the Lobby Day at the State Capitol. You won't want to miss the speakers, a visit to the Capitol or the camaraderie of Capitol Conference!

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're introducing you to the newest member of the Illinois REALTORS® Staff: Director of Local Advocacy Tom Benedetto. Tom comes to us by way of Chicago and brings a wealth of experience in governmental affairs and we cannot wait to see what he has in store! In this conversation we learn all about his upbringing, some hobbies and family stories and what he hopes to accomplish with Illinois REALTORS®. Join us for this fun conversation!

On this week's episode of the Illinois REALTORS® Weekly Podcast, we're talking to the Immediate Past President Ezekiel "Zeke" Morris as he discusses the importance of Black History Month and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion successes - but says there is still more work to be done.