Identifying & Fostering Talent
No matter the endeavor, the success of any team depends on the people. Identifying key talents, fostering your team members’ growth and supporting them in areas where they may struggle […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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Catherine Holbrook-Healy: A Light That Shined So Bright
In January, the Chicago real estate community was shaken by the heartbreaking news of the passing of Catherine Holbrook-Healy. A devoted REALTOR®, cherished friend and passionate volunteer with the Chicago […]
Unplug To Recharge
BY ALICE WEINERT | Haven & Loft Realty Getting out of town for a vacation can feel like an impossible task. What if a buyer wants to see a property […]
The Future Obama Presidential Center
A World-Class Cultural Destination at Home on Chicago’s South Side By The Obama Foundation For generations, the 500-acre historic Jackson Park has been a natural oasis for Chicagoans—a place to […]
Summer 2025: President’s Column
After nearly 20 years of showings, closings, negotiations—and enough coffee to fuel a small town—I’ve learned a lot about real estate and people. Some of it came from textbooks and […]
Summer 2025: Editor’s Note
As we send this issue off to press, I am en route to Washington, D.C., with 50 fellow Chicago REALTORS® who are ready to advocate for our industry, our clients […]
Summer 2025: From the CEO
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® is more than just a network of real estate professionals—we’re a community of passionate, driven people who choose to make a difference. Take Millie Rosenbloom, […]
Winter 2025 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 […]
Winter 2025: Editor’s Note
I love our annual leadership issue, which takes a deep dive into our president, Erika Villegas, and introduces our new Board of Directors. Our volunteers dedicate an extraordinary amount of […]
Staying Sharp In Real Estate: Tools and Tips for Daily Market Mastery
According to the National Association of REALTORS® 2024 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report, REALTORS® remain the most-used information source in the home buying and selling journey. As that […]
Dispute Resolution: A Member Benefit To Save You Time & Money
As REALTORS®, we are guided professionally by the Code of Ethics, which ensures that we cooperate with one another and work in the best interest of our clients. This sets […]
Introducing 2024-2025 President Erika Villegas
It’s 2006. An Illinois Predatory Lending Database Pilot Program called House Bill 4050 was signed into law. Long before it passed, many REALTORS® recognized the unintentional negative impacts the bill […]