Lenders Sound Off
Lenders are a vital part of the real estate transaction. We gave some of our lenders the opportunity to speak out on hot topics and important questions that REALTORS® have […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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Summer 2020 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 […]
Home is Still Essential
BEST PRACTICES The Chicago Association of REALTORS® has issued these best practices for Chicago REALTORS® for everyone’s well-being: OPEN HOUSES SHOWINGS The transaction may be different than in the past […]
Summer 2020: Association News
IDFPR Extends Broker Renewal Deadline to September 30, 2020 The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has extended renewal dates and continuing education (CE) deadlines until September 30, […]
One-On-One with Chicago’s 30 Under 30 Honorees
At the end of March, the National Association of REALTORS® announced their final 30 Under 30 list of honorees, featuring three Chicago REALTORS®! Emily Ackerman of Compass, Jordan Pyle of […]
Introducing The 77 and Our Diversity Committee!
The 77 General Body is a representation of Chicago as a whole. Diversity is defined by a range of human differences, including but not limited to: race, ethnicity, gender, gender […]
Summer 2020: Government Affairs Update
Under normal circumstances, our focus here would capture our advocacy efforts during the Illinois REALTORS® Capitol Conference and National Association of REALTORS® Midyear Legislative Meetings — but this year is […]
Let’s Get Ethical: Do’s and Don’ts of Advertising
With the new license law update comes changes not only to your CE requirements, but also advertising ones. As REALTORS®, we have an awesome job — we get to help […]
Cannabis and Real Estate
Since being legalized at the beginning of this year, the marijuana industry has seen a gigantic boom in the city of Chicago, surrounding areas and the state of Illinois. Michael […]
New Safety Tool For You: FOREWARN
When it comes to safety, there’s no such thing as too safe. Your safety is our priority. As REALTORS®, you face safety risks every day: meeting new clients, touring vacant […]
Tips for Every Step of Your Career: Advice from Chicago REALTORS®
We reached out to Chicago REALTORS®, all at different points in their career, to share the one piece of advice they have for others in the industry. Here’s what they […]
Welcome to Lincoln Square
A small town feel within the big city — that’s how many people would refer to the Lincoln Square community. Located about 10 miles north of downtown Chicago, Lincoln Square […]