Meet The 2025 REALTOR® Award Winners!
Congratulations to the 2025 REALTOR® Award winners! These individuals, who were honored during our 142nd Inaugural Gala on September 26th, are making a difference in our industry and communities every […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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August 2025 Bylaws Amendments: What You Need To Know
Amendments to the association’s bylaws were voted on by the membership on August 21st at the Summer Soiree and Annual Business Meeting. All amendments were approved. While many of the […]
2025 Proposed Bylaw Amendments
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® regularly conducts a thorough review of its Bylaws to ensure they remain accurate, relevant and in alignment with industry standards, governing documents and applicable laws. […]
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 […]
Congratulations To The 2025 REALTOR® Award Winners!
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025 REALTOR® Awards! Learn more about the awards criteria and eligibility here. Applications for the 2026 awards will open in the new year. REALTOR® OF THE […]
Announcing Our 2025-2026 Board of Directors
The official 2025-2026 Board of Directors has been announced. Newly elected officers and directors will be installed later this year at the 142nd Inaugural Gala. President Lutalo McGee Ani Real Estate President-Elect Vicky Silvano […]
Frank J. Williams Receives Titan Award For Diversity and Inclusion
On Thursday, June 12, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® presented Frank J. Williams, FJ Williams Realty, with the second-ever Titan Award. The Titan Award is reserved for REALTORS® who show […]
Dave Naso Appointed Chief Operating Officer
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® is excited to announce that Dave Naso has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) following a nationwide search. Naso will begin his role on May 15, […]
Getting Involved: The Top Takeaways from Our Volunteer Leadership Panel
During our Get Involved webinar, which was hosted on April 22nd, we heard directly from a panel of dedicated volunteer leaders about why association involvement matters — and how you […]
Introducing Our 2025 Hall Of Fame Inductee: Marki Lemons Ryhal
We are proud to announce that Marki Lemons Ryhal, Managing Broker at EXIT Strategy Realty, will be inducted into the 2025 Chicago Association of REALTORS® Hall of Fame. A powerhouse […]
Wisdom From Our Women Leaders: A Titans of Industry Recap
On Thursday, March 6th, we hosted our annual Titans of Industry: Women in Real Estate Brunch at the East Bank Club. During the brunch, a variety of women leaders in […]
February 2025 Association Bylaw Amendments: What You Need to Know
The association’s bylaws were amended in February 2025 to include new training requirements required by the National Association of REALTORS®. If you are a new member: You are required to […]