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Black History Month Insights & Resources for 2026

Black History Month Insights & Resources for 2026 Staff | February 2, 2026 Global Real Estate Council Must Read Realtor

Global Real Estate Council Recertified As Diamond Status

Global Real Estate Council Recertified As Diamond Status Tori Cannon | November 3, 2025 Global Real Estate Council The Global Real

Celebrating 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month

“The idea for Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated throughout the latter half of September and the first half of October, began as a way to promote the history, culture, and contributions […]

Celebrating 2025 Pride Month

June is the official month to commemorate and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community throughout our city, state and country! As an association, we continue to celebrate the strength and diversity of […]

Resources for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! According to History.com, “The month of May was chosen for AAPI Heritage Month because it commemorates the immigration of the first Japanese […]

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Resources for Jewish American Heritage Month

In 2006, a Presidential proclamation and Congressional resolution named May Jewish American Heritage Month. Jewish American Heritage Month provides an opportunity for all Americans to celebrate and draw inspiration from […]

Shifting Dynamics, Increased Inventory & Affordability Advantages: A 2025 Chicago Market Outlook

Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of the National Association of REALTORS®, presented his forecast for Chicago’s housing market in 2025 at the Market Outlook. Let’s examine the key factors shaping […]

Seven Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth

What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is a blended term of the date of June 19, 1865, otherwise known as Freedom Day. On January 1, 1863, President Lincoln enacted the Emancipation Proclamation […]

Asian American Heritage Month – Resources, Ways to Celebrate & More!

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Find out how we’re celebrating the month, honoring our Asian American leaders and how to get involved. SAVE THE DATE FOR […]

Illinois Is a Top Destination For Foreign Buyers: How to Expand Your Business Globally

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 […]

Save the Date: 2024 Trade Mission to Ghana

UPDATE – PLEASE READ: Updated As of March 22, 2024 We have recently learned that Ghana’s parliament passed legislation that prosecutes and criminalizes members of the LGBTQIA community. This legislation […]