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Inside Chicago’s $20 Billion Development Pipeline: A Chicago REALTORS® 360° Recap

Inside Chicago’s $20 Billion Development Pipeline: A Chicago REALTORS® 360° Recap Staff | August 7, 2026 On Thursday, August 5th,

The Stair Steps of Disadvantage: A Chicago REALTORS® 360° Recap

The Stair Steps of Disadvantage: A Chicago REALTORS® 360° Recap Staff | August 7, 2026 Chicago’s neighborhoods carry more history

Cook County Down Payment Assistance Program Reopened: What You Need To Know

Cook County’s Down Payment Assistance Program reopened on July 20 with $2 million in new funding. Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions your clients will make, […]

How Chicago REALTORS® Structure Their Week For Sucess: A YPN Breakfast Recap

No two days in real estate look the same — but the most successful agents find a way to bring structure to the chaos. At our latest YPN Breakfast, moderator […]

Be a Voice for Chicago: Apply for the D77 Committee

Strong communities are built through strong connections. The D77 Committee brings together Chicago REALTORS® who want to build relationships, stay engaged with local issues and serve as trusted connectors in […]

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine is the only glossy, 4-color publication that covers the entire residential real estate market in Chicagoland.

June 2026 Market Snapshot

*The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the Chicago Association of REALTORS®. STATE OF […]

Congratulations To The 2026 REALTOR® Award Winners!

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 REALTOR® Awards! Learn more about the awards criteria and eligibility here. Applications for the 2027 awards will open in the new year. REALTOR® OF THE […]

Summer 2026 Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

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 articles. Chicago […]

Summer 2026: Association News

Chicago REALTORS® Past Presidents Honored During the Illinois REALTORS®’ REALTOR® of the Year Banquet Congratulations to one of our past presidents, Sarah Ware, Ware Realty Group, on being named the […]

The Chicago Advantage: Why Businesses Keep Choosing the Windy City

As Chicago REALTORS®, we know what makes this city exceptional: the people, the culture, the lakefront, the iconic skyline and our 77 community areas. Just as important, though often less […]

The Tax Of Not Knowing: Understanding How Taxes Work For You

By Darion Wiggs, Wiggs CPA Tax and Accounting LLC As a Certified Public Accountant and tax strategist who works closely with real estate professionals every day, my goal is simple: […]