BJ Clayton - Designated Managing Broker

06/26/2026

See the Best Small Business Loan Offers. Explore Different Financing Options. Get Matched with up to 5 lenders and get funded in as little as 24 hours.

06/26/2026

Did you get a call, email, or text message saying you might be eligible for a government grant or program? Nobody from the government will ever get in touch to demand your Social Security number to see if you qualify. Only a scammer will. ejcc.acl.gov/imposters

06/22/2026

The Federal Reserve System was created on December 23, 1913, when President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act into law. The system is composed of a central, independent governmental agency--the Board of Governors--in Washington, D.C., and 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks, located in maj...

06/22/2026

06/22/2026

Inspections are par for the course when selling a home, but when the inspector comes back and says something is wrong with the plumbing, sellers either pan...

06/03/2026

Four of these timeless homes have not been on the market for at least a decade.

04/08/2026

Making the Home Buying Process Easier Series Part 1

Whether you are buying your first home or your fifth, the process can be detailed, time-consuming, and emotional. There are many important decisions to make, and you want to be sure the home you choose meets your family’s needs—both now and in the future. Let’s talk about how to make this process smoother and more successful.

1. Get Pre-Approved Before You Start Shopping

One of the most important steps in the home buying process is getting pre-approved for a mortgage. Choosing a lender early allows you to understand how much home you can afford, so you can shop with confidence and focus on the right properties.

A written mortgage pre-approval is also essential when submitting an offer—it shows sellers that you are serious and financially qualified.

When speaking with your loan officer, be open and honest about your financial situation. They are there to help you, and your information is kept confidential. The more transparent you are, the better they can guide you to the right loan options.

More to Come..

04/06/2026

A common Legal Hotline question we receive from brokers as they are doing some wintertime housekeeping, is how long do we have to keep all this “stuff?” Fortunately, Section 1450.755 of our Rules under the Real Estate License Act provides guidance on this matter. This section

03/31/2026

Offered by: Betty Clayton of Hearth Investments - Lakeside on the Park - 2 Bed / 2 Bath with great view to the east highly desirable Lakeside on the Park within Chicago's Museum Campus.