Mainstreet Buzz

February 13, 2020

Mainstreet REALTOR® Doug Carpenter Named 2020 Illinois REALTOR® of the Year

In January, Mainstreet REALTOR ® Doug Carpenter was named the 2020 Illinois REALTOR ® of the Year by the Illinois REALTORS ® . He is with Coldwell Ba...

Amy Robey Vice President, Marketing & Communications

February 10, 2020

Mainstreet and Illinois REALTORS® 2019 RPAC Achievements

Last month was Illinois REALTORS® annual Public Policy Meetings in East Peoria. This three day event featured discussions on a variety of industry po...

David Pollina Communications and Marketing Specialist

February 6, 2020

Community Partners for Affordable Housing: Help People in the Northern Suburbs Because "Everyone Should Have a Place to Call Home"

Chicagoland nonprofit Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH) is a full-service housing nonprofit that develops and provides affordable hous...

Racheli Cali Prosper Strategies

January 31, 2020

Ask a Mainstreet REALTOR® - What Will the Process of Buying My First Home Be Like?

Q: I’m a first-time homebuyer and I don’t even know where to start. What will the process of searching for and purchasing my first home be like? How ...

Brian Kwilosz President of Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® Board of Directors

January 23, 2020

Chicagoland Home Sales Spiked in December

December brought strong growth to the local housing market, according to MORe data . Compared to December 2018, the market saw a 13.8 percent increas...

Amy Robey Vice President, Marketing & Communications

January 7, 2020

Ask a Mainstreet REALTOR® - How Much Do I Really Need for a Down Payment?

Q: I am saving up to buy a home for the first time, but I’ve seen conflicting advice about how much I really need to get a mortgage. Should I still a...

Brian Kwilosz President of Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® Board of Directors

December 27, 2019

Ask a Mainstreet REALTOR® - What Home Improvement Projects Should I Complete Before I Sell My Home

Q: I’m getting ready to sell my home and I need to know what renovations will actually pay off. What home improvement projects should I complete befo...

Brian Kwilosz President of Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® Board of Directors

December 19, 2019

Past Year Brought Advancement... New Year Brings Excitement!

The approach of a new year always brings hope and excitement. And for many, reflections on the year almost passed. At Mainstreet, we’ve had a great 2...

John Gormley Mainstreet CEO

December 19, 2019

Both Detached and Attached Homes Show Price Increases in November

The median sales price of detached single-family homes in the Chicagoland area rose 3.6 percent from November 2018 to November 2019, according to new...

Amy Robey Vice President, Marketing & Communications

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

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