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2026 Proposed Bylaw Amendments

2026 Proposed Bylaw Amendments Staff | August 13, 2026 Must Read Membership About the Bylaws The Chicago Association of REALTORS®

Be a Voice for Chicago: Apply for the D77 Committee

Add Title Staff | July 20, 2026 Strong communities are built through strong connections. The D77 Committee brings together Chicago

June 2026 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 […]

Summer 2026 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 […]

May 2026 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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Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

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

Chicago Just Launched a New Down Payment Assistance Program — Here’s What Your Clients Need to Know

A new city program could put homeownership within reach for thousands of Chicagoans who’ve been waiting on the sidelines. Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) announced […]

April 2026 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 […]

Fair Housing in Chicago: Compliance, Protections & Professional Practice

In Chicago’s real estate market, fair housing is a professional standard — and for REALTORS® in one of the most comprehensively protected cities in the country, a consistent and inclusive […]

Setting the Record Straight on Chicago’s Housing Choice Voucher Program

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is one of the most misunderstood tools in Chicago’s housing landscape. During our Fair Housing Month webinar, Jessica Mallon, Director of Policy and Fair […]

Beyond Rental Assistance: How Housing Vouchers Can Build Homeownership in Chicago

At our recent Fair Housing Month webinar, we welcomed Executive Director of the Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance Adam Ballard, who highlighted how families are using Housing Choice Vouchers to […]

March 2026 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 […]