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 […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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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 […]
Real Strategies for Building Wealth That Lasts: A Titans of Industry Recap
At our recent Titans of Industry: Women in Real Estate Brunch, industry leaders gathered to share insights on wealth building and management for lasting financial impact. One of the day’s […]
Nominate Your Peers for a 2026 REALTOR® Award
Do you know a REALTOR® whose leadership, service and passion make our city a better place? Now’s your chance to honor them. Nominations are officially open for the 2026 REALTOR® […]
Lead Smarter, Not Harder: A Titans of Industry Recap
At the 2026 Titans of Industry: Women in Real Estate Brunch, one session challenged attendees to think differently about leadership, productivity and the future of work. In “Women-Driven Tech, AI-Ready […]
New Online Listing Display Controls Coming to MRED
Everything you need to know about upcoming mRED display updates Coming this month, MRED will be introducing new required listing input fields which will impact how your listings are displayed on 3rd-party websites outside of the MLS. These updates impact both […]
January 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 […]
Black History Month Insights & Resources for 2026
February is Black History Month. We’re honoring the month by sharing homeownership insights, uplifting Black leaders and celebrating the impact and contributions of Black communities. Learn Homeownership Insights The State […]