Chicago Just Launched a New Down Payment Assistance Program — Here’s What Your Clients Need to Know
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April 2026 Market Snapshot
April 2026 Market Snapshot Staff | May 19, 2026 Realtor Tools Must Read *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents
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 […]
An Overlooked Resource for Chicago REALTORS®: The Cook County Land Bank
In Cook County, an organization is working to address vacant and underused properties across the region. While real estate agents often compete for a limited number of listings, the Cook […]
MRED Updates + Revised Forms & Contracts: What You Need To Know
Revised Forms & Contracts are Now Available following new MLS Listing Display Options. Last month, we announced that MRED was introducing new required listing fields which will impact how your […]
Mastering Your Money: A YPN Breakfast Recap
Across the industry, REALTORS® are riding the financial rollercoaster of commission-based income. During our March YPN Breakfast, local experts shared their blueprint for budgeting success. Keep reading to unlock their […]
February 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 […]
How Women in Real Estate Are Redefining Career Sustainability: A Titans of Industry Recap
Real estate is an industry that rarely slows down — deals move quickly, schedules shift constantly and the pressure to always be available can feel relentless. For many women in […]