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NEW: Updates To 2025 Sales Awards Recognition for Teams

NEW: Updates To 2025 Sales Awards Recognition for Teams Tori Cannon | December 17, 2025 Membership Must Read The 2025

November 2025 Market Snapshot

November 2025 Market Snapshot Staff | December 16, 2025 *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate

October 2025 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 […]

Give Back to Your Community This Giving Tuesday!

What is Giving Tuesday? As real estate professionals in Chicago, we’re not just in the business of selling properties; we’re in the business of building communities. This Giving Tuesday, December […]

Supporting You and Your Clients During Heightened Enforcement Activity

The recent immigration enforcement activity and increased presence of federal authorities across Chicago have created uncertainty and fear in many of our neighborhoods. Racial profiling and the fear that results […]

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Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

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

September 2025 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 […]

CLOSED Apply For A Cook County Disaster Relief Grant Before January 2026

Relief ASSISTANCE Available for Cook County Flood Victims The Illinois REALTORS® Relief Foundation, in partnership with the Illinois REALTORS® and the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, is offering up to $500 […]

Relive the Fun of the 142nd Annual Inaugural Gala

Our 142nd Inaugural Gala was a magical night of inspiration, connection and celebration that we won’t forget, and it’s all due to you. Relive all the fun from this year’s […]

August 2025 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 […]

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4 Things to Know About ADUs Before City Council Votes In Late September

Updated 9/19/25 In our advocacy efforts for ADUs, our goals are clear: In recent weeks, a campaign against citywide ADUs has gained support. This proposal would let Alderpeople “opt in” […]

Safety First: Essential Tips for REALTORS® & Clients

Every day, REALTORS® navigate situations that carry potential risks, like working alone, entering unfamiliar homes, meeting new clients and sharing personal information. By making safety a constant priority, you protect […]