皇冠体育app International is excited to announce the 2020 recipients of the Realty Excellence鈸� Fastest Growing award. These award-winning brokerages demonstrated Executive growth and retention through a culmination of culture, brokerage leadership, support, and agent resources.

The annual Fastest Growing award is given to brokerages who achieve a 15 percent or higher increase in Executive headcount during the year . The 2020 winners include:聽

2020 皇冠体育app Agents鈥� Choice Winners

皇冠体育app International is proud to represent some of the fastest growing brokerages in the industry and to have the privilege of seeing each Broker/Owner build their business and brand through exceptional recruiting, retention, and service.

鈥淥ur Fastest Growing brokerages represent the hard work and focus our leaders put on recruiting high-quality and career-oriented agents for their team and business,鈥� Patrick van den Bossche, President of 皇冠体育app International, said. 鈥淭he entire International team, including myself, are proud to witness our brokerages expanding their market reach and expertise everyday. Kudos to all the winners of this year鈥檚 Realty Excellence鈸� Awards.鈥�

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皇冠体育app International is excited to announce the 2020 recipients of the Realty Excellence鈸� Agents鈥� Choice awards. A total of 46 皇冠体育app brokerages were honored for their commitment to long-term stability and growth through quality recruitment and agent empowerment.

The annual Agents鈥� Choice award is presented to brokerages who maintain 20-99 Executives year over year. This year鈥檚 winners include:聽

2020 皇冠体育app Agents鈥� Choice

皇冠体育app International is proud to associate with teams across the U.S. and Canada that have proven exemplary leadership can recruit and retain top talent. Through accessibility, positive culture and mentorship, these Brokers and Owners have led their agents to success in their personal businesses, by leveraging leadership they trust and a brand they can rely on.

鈥淥ur Agents鈥� Choice award is given to those who have healthfully grown their business over time and have been able to create meaningful relationships with the professionals they surround themselves with,鈥� Patrick van den Bossche, President of 皇冠体育app International, said. 鈥淲e tout that we are a brand for the people and that will never waver. Our Brokers are the backbone of that mission and continue to show unparalleled support to every agent that walks through their doors at every level of their career.鈥�

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Storage units can be a perfect solution for excessive belongings inside your home. When you feel you need to declutter or find additional space when moving, this can sort out the lack of space. Even if you have some delicate belongings, you can find a climate-controlled option. However, it’s far more than simply placing your items inside. It would be best if you learned how to organize a storage unit like a pro to save yourself from searching troubles later on.

Organize a Storage Unit properly

There are many occasions where you might need storage space. You might spring cleaning and have put aside plenty of stuff you don’t want to throw away, but you don’t use either. Or, you find that there are too many items occupying your home and just need to declutter a bit. Also, if you are in the process of buying a new home, maybe a smaller place, you will need additional room for your extra belongings. If you are selling your home, it may be needed to remove personal belongings during showings. Nevertheless, knowing how to organize a storage unit properly will definitely come in handy. To help you create convenient and accessible placement inside your storage unit, here are several tips about organizing:

1. Create a list of all inventory
2. Choose the right storage unit
3. Clear and clean your storage space
4. Pick proper supplies
5. Be ready to label everything
6. Make sure you properly place your items

1. Create a list of all inventory

One of the essential moves for proper storage unit organization is to list everything first. In most cases, it’s hard to remember what you have stored inside, especially if it has been there for a more extended period. Organize items by season, group them by type, or make your own rule. This also allows you to sort out and see what you don’t need. It is particularly true when you are moving houses. For example, it’s necessary to instead of paying for their relocation. Finally, you can create a map and mark the sections where your grouped items will be.

2. Choose the right storage unit

Now that you know what and how many items you will store, it’s time to find proper storage space. Imagine you are selling your property. You will want to show your place to potential buyers, but without all the artwork you will be taking with you. That’s why you will need to store them at least for a while. But, not every type of storage unit will do. In particular, you need storage with temperature and humidity control. And choosing climate-controlled storage remains your only option in extreme hot or cold climates. Also, you should always pick ample storage space if you suspect you have too many items. Even if not, the large option is always better because you will need to leave passageways between the items inside.

3. Clear and clean your storage space

If you already have a storage unit, it’s advisable to declutter and clean it before bringing additional items in. Sorting out your things will help you organize space more efficiently. Also, just like when you are organizing your garage for storage, you want to ensure a clean environment for your items. Not only will it be easier for you to find items inside, but it will also prevent pests and dirt from damaging your valuable possessions.

4. Pick proper supplies

Once you have the space ready, it’s time to pack. For this, you will need proper packing supplies. Out of habit, people mostly use ordinary cardboard boxes for packing. But if you want your items to be safe longer, you will need quality packing supplies. This is where wooden and plastic bins and containers are of great use. Wooden crates are more appropriate for specific fragile items. And plastic bins allow you to see what’s inside. They can also be sealed and provide easy stacking because of their uniform size.

5. Be ready to label everything

Another part of supplies are markers, sticky notes, printed labels, and everything similar. Since you will want to know what you are storing, you will need to label each box. Just remember to face your label outside, so you don’t have to dig through your boxes to read what it says. Additionally, another viable solution is to create a map of sections, as we have mentioned.

6. Make sure you properly place your items

You should place large and heavy items you will rarely take out first. But before you do, try to disassemble your bulky furniture for easy packing. After that, get them all the way inside toward the back of a storage unit, and place them on the bottom. This will generally leave you more room for other items and make it easier to access them. Also, this way, you won’t risk crashing your lighter items under the weight. If possible, it would be ideal to position some of the furniture in a vertical position. As for the rest of your items, the more frequently you use them, the closer to the entrance they should be. However, make sure you leave a passage between your items in either case, so you can have no trouble finding and taking something should you need it later.

Renting a storage unit and placing your belongings can be very useful. Before you start piling items inside, consider the fact that you will need to access them in the future. To prevent taking out half of your storage, just for one thing, you need to know how to organize a storage unit like a pro. With a bit of planning and preparation, you can ensure your storage stays organized and accessible.

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皇冠体育app International is excited to announce the 2020 recipients of the Realty Excellence鈸� Market Leader awards. Eleven 皇冠体育app brokerages were honored for their commitment to growth, expansion, and productivity in their local communities.聽

The annual Market Leader award is given to franchisees with 100+ agents, or 20-plus percent market share (based on transactions in the MLS). This year鈥檚 winners include:聽

2020 皇冠体育app Market Leaders

• 皇冠体育app Phoenix & Yuma- Jeff Hawke, Joel Moyes, Eden Sunshine
• 皇冠体育app Associates- Steve Fogarty, Justin Bailey, Pat McGill
• 皇冠体育app Arizona Territory- Jeff Murtaugh, John Dwyer, Mark Shinn
• 皇冠体育app Exceptional Realtors庐- Doug Radford, Kyle Poskitt
• 皇冠体育app Integrity- Dale Schaechterle
• 皇冠体育app of Kansas City- Steve and Nancy Summers
• 皇冠体育app Santa Clarita- Jim and Janus Tanner
• 皇冠体育app Home Towne- Frank Locricchio
• 皇冠体育app Edge- Bill and Susan Cole 
• 皇冠体育app Saskatoon- Wayne Zuk
• 皇冠体育app St. Louis- Chris Matoushek, Todd Matoushek

皇冠体育app International is proud to associate with brokers, teams and agents across the U.S. and Canada that have shown exemplary leadership, customer service, and commitment to excellence in their markets. Being named a market leader is a testament to the time and effort invested by each organization to ensure agents and home buyers and sellers receive top tier service.

鈥淥ur Market Leader award is given to those who have demonstrated that not only can they represent the 皇冠体育app brand, they attract the best of the best. Our Broker/Owners have achieved tremendous growth through entrepreneurship, a passion for real estate and go beyond to support their Executives.鈥� Patrick van den Bossche, President of 皇冠体育app International, said. 鈥淓ach brokerage recognized is a pleasure to have on our team and we are excited to see the further accomplishments they undoubtedly will achieve.鈥�

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皇冠体育app is proud to be highly recognized in RisMedia鈥檚 2021 Power Broker Report. With 12 皇冠体育app brokerages ranking, this report identifies the growth and productivity of top real estate companies across the U.S.

RISMedia鈥檚 Power Broker Report is the longest running real estate ranking in the U.S., listing residential real estate firms by number of closed transaction sides and total closed sales volume. 皇冠体育app companies that earned a spot in the top 1,000 report include:

Top 1000 Ranked by Sales Volume

#107– 皇冠体育app Phoenix and Yuma – Phoenix, AZ

#126– 皇冠体育app Associates- Knoxville, TN

#199– 皇冠体育app Arizona Territory – Tucson, AZ

#447– 皇冠体育app Integrity – Hartland, WI

#547– 皇冠体育app of Kansas City – Leawood, KS

#548– 皇冠体育app Exceptional Realtors – Fairfield, NJ

#705– 皇冠体育app Premier – Valparaiso, IN

#737– 皇冠体育app Santa Clarita – Valencia, CA

#919– 皇冠体育app Boston West-  Framingham, MA

#997– 皇冠体育app of St. Louis – St. Louis, MO

For sales volume, 皇冠体育app Arizona Territory stood out with a 47 percent increase in total sales volume, moving their rank up from #253 in 2020. 皇冠体育app Associates also had an impressive showing with a 24 percent increase from the previous year. Phoenix and Yuma have continually ranked alongside the top brokerages in the country, alongside their fellow 皇冠体育app franchisees. This success is due to the incredible leadership each brokerage has and that leadership鈥檚 continual support in making their agents the most productive and knowledgeable experts in their market. 

Top 1000 Ranked by Transactions

#63– 皇冠体育app Associates – Knoxville, TN

#110– 皇冠体育app Phoenix and Yuma – Phoenix, AZ

#114– 皇冠体育app Arizona Territory – Tucson, AZ

#361– 皇冠体育app Integrity – Hartland, WI

#390– 皇冠体育app Exceptional Realtors – Fairfield, NJ

#427– 皇冠体育app of Kansas City – Leawood, KS

#532– 皇冠体育app Premier- Valparaiso, IN

#606-皇冠体育app Edge – Cape Girardeau, MO

#674– 皇冠体育app of St. Louis – St. Louis, MO

#793–  皇冠体育app Home Towne – Port Huron, MI

On the transaction side, 皇冠体育app Associates held onto their top 100 placing from the previous years, with 8,722 transactions in this year鈥檚 report. Arizona Territory increased their ranking from 2020鈥檚 Power Broker Report from 157th to 114th. This jump in standing is attributed to Arizona Territory Broker/Owner Jeff Murtaugh鈥檚 strategic acquisition of the former 皇冠体育app Northern Arizona. The brokerage leadership team has aggressively scaled the business and recruited top talent. 皇冠体育app Edge also increased it鈥檚 rank by over 30 positions from the previous year, showing an impressive growth on the transaction side. Each brokerage ranked is a testament to the hard work and time each Realty Executive agent takes to create a successful and productive business.

Several 皇冠体育app brokerages were also honored in this year鈥檚 Power Broker report despite not entering the top 1000, showing although they may be smaller, they are competing with large companies by being incredibly productive. 皇冠体育app Edge and 皇冠体育app Home Towne were mentioned on the volume side. While 皇冠体育app Boston West and 皇冠体育app Santa Clarita were recognized on the transactional side.

鈥淎s a brand, we tout that we have the best in the business, but incredible showings like these show that we are right,鈥� Patrick van den Bossche, President of 皇冠体育app International, said. 鈥淥ur brokers lead the way and our agents commit to being the local experts home buyers and sellers need. Congratulations to each team member ranked and to all brokerages included in this year鈥檚 Power Broker report.鈥�

To read more about or to see the full RisMedia 2021 Power Broker Report, visit .

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皇冠体育app is proud to be widely represented in the 2021 REAL Trends 500 report. 

The REAL Trends 500 is an annual research report that identifies the country鈥檚 largest and most successful residential firms as ranked by closed transaction sides and closed sales volume. 皇冠体育app brokerages have continually been ranked in REAL Trends 500 over the years.

皇冠体育app brokerages across the U.S. were honored as they have proven to show long-term success and productivity. The skill and knowledge needed to lead the largest and most successful brokerages in the country is that of a true real estate expert. 皇冠体育app agents and brokers lead with their professionalism but are passionate at heart and entrepreneurial in spirit. 

Highlights from the REAL Trends 500 report:

The 500 Largest Brokers in the U.S. (Ranked by closed transaction sides for 2020) 

• 皇冠体育app Associates – Knoxville, TN
• 皇冠体育app Phoenix and Yuma – Phoenix, AZ
• 皇冠体育app Arizona Territory – Tucson, AZ
• 皇冠体育app Integrity – Hartland, WI
• 皇冠体育app Exceptional Realtors – Fairfield, NJ
• 皇冠体育app of Kansas City – Leawood, KS

The 500 Largest Brokers in the U.S (Ranked by closed sales volume for 2020) 

• 皇冠体育app Phoenix and Yuma – Phoenix, AZ
• 皇冠体育app Associates – Knoxville, TN
• 皇冠体育app Arizona Territory – Tucson, AZ
• 皇冠体育app Integrity – Hartland, WI

皇冠体育app brokers, teams and Executives have shown their commitment to being the best in the business, with productivity continually increasing across different markets. The top brokers ranked for transaction sides recorded an average of 12 sides per agent, 60 percent above industry average.聽 For sales volume, 皇冠体育app Arizona Territory stood out with a 53.1 percent increase in total sales volume and Associates with 24 percent increase from the previous year. This incredible growth is due to exceptional mentorship by the brokers and leadership team in each office, and the dedication of the Executives to expand their businesses and reach the top of their field.

Top 皇冠体育app Affiliates 

• 皇冠体育app Associates – Knoxville, TN
• 皇冠体育app Phoenix and Yuma – Phoenix, AZ
• 皇冠体育app Arizona Territory – Tucson, AZ                    
• 皇冠体育app Integrity – Hartland, WI                                                        
• 皇冠体育app Exceptional Realtors – Fairfield, NJ
• 皇冠体育app of Kansas City – Leawood, KS
• 皇冠体育app Premier – Valparaiso, IN
• 皇冠体育app Edge – Cape Girardeau, MO
• 皇冠体育app of St. Louis – St. Louis, MO
• 皇冠体育app Home Towne – Port Huron, MI
• 皇冠体育app Santa Clarita – Valencia, CA
• 皇冠体育app of Hickory and LKN – Hickory, NC
• 皇冠体育app Boston West – Framingham, MA

皇冠体育app Top Affiliates represents some of the top producing brokerages in the brand. Each broker has worked to provide top quality leadership to their teams, allowing them to foster a successful business and become some of the most productive agents in the industry. The brand鈥檚 Top Affiliates have a combined year over year growth rate of 9.3 percent on the transaction side, with Premier growing 39 percent, Home Towne growing 40 percent and Hickory growing 21 percent, in the year 2020 alone. 皇冠体育app Associates, Exceptional Realtors and Edge also showed double digit growth for transactions in 2020.

Top Movers Volume % and Transactions (largest percent increase in closed sales volume and sides from 2019 to 2020)

• 皇冠体育app Arizona Territory – Tucson, AZ

皇冠体育app Arizona Territory, led by Broker/Owner Jeff Murtaugh, had one of their best years to date with a well above average growth rate in sides and sales volume. This achievement comes on the heels of Murtaugh鈥檚 strategic acquisition of the former 皇冠体育app Northern Arizona. Murtaugh and the brokerage leadership team has aggressively scaled the business and recruited top talent. 

The Billionaire鈥檚 Club

• 皇冠体育app Phoenix and Yuma – Phoenix, AZ
• 皇冠体育app Associates – Knoxville, TN
• 皇冠体育app Arizona Territory – Tucson, AZ

Only 347 firms are featured in The Billionaire鈥檚 Club, a ranking of brokerages who closed at least $1 billion worth of residential real estate in 2020 . 皇冠体育app Phoenix & Yuma, lead by Jeff Hawke, Joel Moyes, and Eden Sunshine, rank in the top 100 of that list.

The Largest Regional Brands in the Country

• 皇冠体育app of Kansas City – Leawood, KS

Nation鈥檚 Best (closed 500 transaction sides or more in 2020)

• 皇冠体育app Premier-Valparaiso, IN
• 皇冠体育app Edge – Cape Girardeau, MO
• 皇冠体育app of St. Louis- St. Louis, MO
• 皇冠体育app Home Towne – Port Huron, MI
• 皇冠体育app Santa Clarita- Valencia, CA
• 皇冠体育app Hickory and Lake Norman- Hickory, NC
• 皇冠体育app Boston West – Framingham, MA 

Nation鈥檚 Best represents brokerages that did not rank in the REAL Trends 500 but closed more than 500 sides in the year 2020. 皇冠体育app Nation鈥檚 Best brokerages closed over 8,400 transactions, a 12.8 percent increase from the previous year.  Although smaller in size, these brokerages were on par with the Top 500 on a productivity level. They are another demonstration of true professionalism and impressive production in the 皇冠体育app network.

Top Core Services Providers

• 皇冠体育app Arizona Territory – Tucson, AZ

Top Core Services ranks the number of ancillary services or product transactions offered through a brokerage. As leading brokerages continue to diversify their offerings to home buyers and sellers, REAL Trends reviewed those who are offering homeowner鈥檚 insurance, home warranties, mortgage, title, and other core services. 皇冠体育app Arizona Territory ranked in the top 50 for core services overall, and was named on the Title Closing ranking for over 1,600 transactions in 2020.

“We are seeing more and more of our brokerages exploring ancillary services such as title and mortgage.鈥� Patrick van den Bossche, President of 皇冠体育app International, said. 鈥淣ot only can these services produce meaningful revenue streams, they offer the consumer a streamlined and reliable way to obtain products and services needed during the buying and selling process and beyond. It’s a natural continuation of the full-service brokerage model.”

皇冠体育app International congratulates all the firms who appeared on the REAL Trends 500 and associated rankings, in particular, those in the 皇冠体育app network. These brokerages represent the top real estate professionals in the industry and the franchise is eager to see the continued achievements of the brokerages in their markets.

鈥淲e have some of the most productive brokerages, teams, and agents in the business,鈥� van den Bossche, said. 鈥淭he REAL Trends recognition is a testament to that. I am extremely proud they choose to call 皇冠体育app home. Congratulations to each of the brokerages for an outstanding year of growth, productivity, and success.鈥�

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皇冠体育app Elite, of Menomonee Falls and Hales Corners, WI, is proud to announce a five year renewal with the 皇冠体育app brand.聽

Opening in 2005, this renewal marks over 15 years with the international real estate franchisor for the Midwest brokerage. 皇冠体育app Elite has continued to grow and succeed in their local market, with over 30 agents serving various eastern Wisconsin communities.

Broker/Owner Billy Prom is proud of his group of ultra-professional Executives, fueled by extensive listing experience and unrivaled knowledge of the local market. He recruits only the best-in-class realtors, with the ability to close transactions quickly and efficiently, while still connecting with the client on a personal level. Prom believes his efforts in the next five years will enhance and expand market share and service to clients.

鈥淲e have accomplished a lot as a brokerage and 皇冠体育app has been a great support through it all.鈥� Prom said. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to see where this renewal will take us and proud of the incredible team we鈥檝e built.鈥�

皇冠体育app Elite serves Menomonee Falls and Hales Corner, Milwaukee, and the surrounding suburbs. They work with all types of properties and offer property management services as well.

皇冠体育app International is honored to have Prom, along with the entire Elite brokerage team, continue to wave the 皇冠体育app flag during their journey as local market experts and top-notch professionals.聽

鈥淏illy has done an amazing job of creating a culture of hard-work mixed with creativity that has proven to work.鈥� Patrick van den Bossche, President of 皇冠体育app International, said. 鈥淗e has been an asset to our network for over a decade and we know that will continue on during these next five years.鈥�

For more information or to view current Wisconsin home listings, visit .

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皇冠体育app International is proud to announce the recognition of several leadership members of the 皇冠体育app team in RisMedia鈥檚 2021 Newsmakers. 

Jeff Murtaugh, Broker/Owner of 皇冠体育app Arizona Territory, along with both Vice Presidents of 皇冠体育app International, David Celaya and Alysia Heun, were all named Newsmakers of the real estate industry.

As a top real estate source for news, trends and information, RisMedia considers those who have been nominated as Newsmakers thought leaders in the housing industry and contributors to the field, their communities and consumers. The Newsmakers are nominated by RisMedia readers and editors, showcased in the following categories: Futurists, Inspirations, Trendsetters, Achievers, Crusaders, Luminaries, Influencers and Trailblazers.

Jeff Murtaugh, recognized as an Achiever, has been in real estate for over 30 years and has continually evolved and grown his career to the next level. At the start of 2020, Murtaugh led the merger of 皇冠体育app Tucson Elite with 皇冠体育app Northern Arizona, which now, with over 600 agents, covers large markets throughout Northern and Southern Arizona. Since the brokerage鈥檚 inception, Murtaugh has been committed to enhancing the brokerage culture and improving his agents鈥� and clients鈥� experience with the brand. 

Alysia Heun, Vice President, is often known as the eyes and ears of the international real estate franchisor鈥檚 network. Honored as a 2021 TrailBlazer, Heun focused on advancing 皇冠体育app鈥� in-house technology and marketing initiatives. Because of this focus, 皇冠体育app became the first real estate franchisor to launch a proprietary home listing platform.

David Celaya, licensed Realtor and Vice President, was also honored in the Achiever category. Celaya led the revamping of the company鈥檚 Digital Marketing Executive (DMX) certification course. This course helped over 1,000 agents learn how to shift their operations with the challenges of COVID-19; to adapt and run their businesses confidently despite the challenges. 

鈥淚t is exciting, yet not surprising, to see these team members honored as 2021 Newsmakers.鈥� Patrick van den Bossche, President of 皇冠体育app International, said. 鈥淲orking alongside them is a privilege and their national recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication they have shown throughout the entire year.鈥�

To see who else made RisMedia鈥檚 2021 Newsmakers list or to learn more, visit

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Broker/Owner Matthew De Fede of 皇冠体育app Elite Homes in Nutley, NJ,  recently completed the Luxury Home Marketing training offered by The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, the premier independent authority in training and designation for real estate agents working in the luxury residential market.

The training builds expertise and skills to serve affluent clients in local markets. Throughout his real estate career, De Fede has continued to build his portfolio with ongoing education and certifications. The completion of this focused training also provides De Fede with membership into The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, giving him access to exclusive resources used to successfully market  luxury residential listings and find qualified buyers for high-end property in the Nutley community.

 鈥淚nstitute members represent the most qualified and skilled luxury real estate professionals in their respective markets,鈥� said Diane Hartley, President of The Institute. 鈥淭hey understand the unique needs of high net-worth individuals when it comes to listing and selling luxury estates and have access to an extensive network of successful luxury agents made possible by The Institute.鈥�

De Fede has been in real estate since 1998 and specializes in New York City buyers, marketing homes in his unique way which exposes the properties to buyers across the country.

 鈥淭he training provided me with insight on how grander, luxury homes have the best chance of being sold.鈥� De Fede said. 鈥淚t introduced me to new marketing techniques, and provided valuable networking contacts with other agents who specialize in luxury from around the world.鈥�

To contact Matthew De Fede or 皇冠体育app Elite Homes for more information please visit /agents/matthew-defede.

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The Little Free Library has arrived at Memorial Park and Hart Park in Blue Island thanks to the generosity of the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors, local REALTOR庐 Maribel Salgado-Little with 皇冠体育app Elite and Board of Director for Mainstreet, and in partnership with the Blue Island Park District, Thomas Wogan, Executive Director, Blue Island 2^nd Ward Alderman, Fred Bilotto, and 6^th Ward Alderwoman, Raeann Cantelo-Zylman.

As a REALTOR庐 Maribel is passionate about giving back to the community she grew up in and serves by helping many of her clients sell and buy real estate locally. She wants to inspire every child and adult to enjoy the love of reading by increasing access to books for readers of all ages and backgrounds by fostering a community book exchange. The Little Free Library is a free book-sharing box where anyone may take a book or share a book. It functions based on the honor system. You do not need to share a book to take one.

More than 30 million adults today in the United States cannot read or write above a third-grade level. Through the 鈥淔REE鈥� Little Library we can put books it the hands of young children to have a meaningful impact on improving literacy levels later in life. Did you know scientific studies show reading is good for your brain? Reading can introduce you to innovative ideas and invites you to solve problems. It makes you a better writer. It helps you improve your conversational skills, strengthen worldview and convictions. Increases your knowledge of history and cultural knowledge. It can also challenge your imagination, increase your skill in an interest, inspire you and aids in reducing stress. The need for a 鈥淔REE鈥� library is greater now than ever before, especially for families who do not have access to books.

Through the community library we can make a substantial impact and Mainstreet Organization of Realtors and Maribel Salgado-Little, local REALTOR庐 are proud to sponsor the program by increasing access to books and encouraging a lifelong love of reading. We invite the Blue Island community to stop by and visit the Little Free Library at Memorial Park and Hart Park. There are about 50,000 Little Free Libraries around the world in over 70 counties, and now Blue Island can stake its claim on the map of libraries. 

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