Matt Silver, Urban partner and 2017 president of the Chicago Association of REALTORS, shared his insights on how the real estate transaction has evolved - especially in the execution of contracts to meet the needs of the tech-savvy, always connected, younger buyer. Read the entire article here .
Urban proudly celebrates partner Matt Silver and his installation as president of real estate trade organization, Chicago Association of REALTORS. Learn more about Matt, and his vision for where the industry's opportunities are to thrive in 2017 in this issue of CR Magazine
Urban Real Estate partner Matt Silver talked to the Chicago Tribune about the recently announced increase in loan limits in various markets by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, including Chicago. While housing advocates like the Chicago Association of REALTORS, where Silver is serving as president, have sought higher limits over recent years, the increase is notable progress. Read the entire article on Chicago Tribune .
According to the latest data, it's slim pickings for buyers in the Chicago market, as inventory in the month of January hit a new low.
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® says that there were a total of 7,694 houses, condos and townhouses on the market as of January 2, a 16.6 percent decline from the same time a year ago when the total inventory was 9,222. What this means for buyers is that homes are snapped up quickly when they do come to market...
It's not as bad as it sounds. Managing Broker, and president of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Matt Farrell recently sat down with the Chicago Tribune to discuss Chicago-area home sales and their third consecutive month on the decline. "It's a good market, it's just a frustrating market," said Matt Farrell . "It's frustrating for buyers because there is limited inventory. They find themselves in bidding wars which isn’t good for anyone...
Urban Real Estate’s Director of Professional Development and senior broker, Matt Silver, recently lead the charge on Capitol Hill, strategizing and discussing real estate issues with fellow REALTORS®, as well as state and national representatives. Silver was appointed by the Illinois Association of REALTORS® as an FPC (Federal Political Coordinator) in November 2012. Silver is the REALTOR® liaison to the 10th district,which is represented by Congressman Brad Schneider...
Managing Partner Matt Farrell weighs in on the challenge of home shopping with children.
By Leslie Mann, Special to the Tribune October 25, 2013 After reviewing ground rules like "no touching other people's stuff," Greg and Khristie Kaplan took their three kids on spring house-hunting expeditions of 40 homes in Hawthorn Woods. Their 14-year-old daughter helped corral her 4-year-old sister and 7-year-old brother. "
Chicago, IL - September 26, 2013; Urban Real Estate is proud to announce that managing partner, Matthew Farrell, was inaugurated as the President of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® (CAR) Wednesday night, term to begin on October 1, 2013. Farrell becomes the 130th president of CAR, one of the youngest presidents in the history of the association...
