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On Thursday, January 18, we hosted our annual Market Outlook event. Dr. Lawrence Yun, National Association of REALTORS®, provided the residential outlook while Brandon Svec, CoStar Group, provided commercial predictions. […]
Daniel L. Goodwin, Chicago Association of REALTORS® 2004 Hall of Fame inductee, passed away on January 19, 2024, at the age of 80. Goodwin was the Founder, Chairman and CEO […]
The latest issue of Chicago REALTOR® is now available. Enjoy the content in the format of your choice. You can find the digital PDF flipbook below, with links to blog-format […]
Another year has begun! I have no doubt that 2024 will call for elevated levels of leadership and peer-to-peer support. For nearly 20 years, I have had a front-row seat […]
Directors Take on Leadership Roles Throughout Chicago Congratulations to Treasurer Lutalo McGee, Ani Real Estate, who was appointed chair of the Rainbow PUSH Housing Steering Committee and as a member […]
In November, we caught up with the Public Policy Coordinating Committee Chair Staci Slattery, North Clybourn Group, Inc., to discuss what we can expect in the year ahead in government […]
Over the last few years, Illinois has consistently found its way to the top of all US states that attract foreign buyers of real estate. So, what does this mean […]
Did you know, in 2023, 42% of REALTORS® had a transaction fall through due to an appraisal? According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR’s) Appraisal Survey, this was most […]
In the ever-evolving world of real estate, today’s REALTORS® are navigating a perfect storm of challenges. The scarcity of available properties, transformative impact of workplace migration patterns triggered by the […]
When it comes to real estate not only in Illinois, but also throughout the country, there’s one person who has had a significant hand in how we do business: Marion […]
RAFAEL ALVARADO, SHIELD REAL ESTATE What makes you most proud to be a REALTOR®? We have the opportunity to make a difference for the customers we serve. We help create […]
“Real estate happened to me,” 2024 Chicago Association of REALTORS® President Drussy Hernandez said during her installation at the 140th Inaugural Gala. Even though she inadvertently fell into real estate, […]