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September 2025 Market Snapshot

September 2025 Market Snapshot Staff | October 17, 2025 *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate

2025 Professional Development Month: Explore Tools For Growth

2025 Professional Development Month: Explore Tools For Growth Staff | October 1, 2025 Realtor Tools October is Professional Development Month.

Celebrating 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month

“The idea for Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated throughout the latter half of September and the first half of October, began as a way to promote the history, culture, and contributions […]

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 […]

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 […]

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

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

July 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 […]

June 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 […]

Contract Updates: Exclusive Right to Sell, As-Is & Inspection Riders

The following forms have been updated and are now available in our Forms & Contracts library. MRED and all e-signature vendors have also been sent a copy of these revised […]

May 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 […]

Actionable Ways You Can Lead with Diversity: A 360° Summit Panel Recap

How do these top-performing REALTORS® lead and run successful, thriving teams and offices? During our most recent 360° Summit, three powerhouses—Farrah Wilder with REAL Diversity, Erica Esquivel with The Resurrection […]

Practical, Trust-Building tactics For Growth: A 360° Summit Recap

The words “diversity, equity and inclusion” are more than just buzzwords—they’re essential components of a thriving business. At our most recent 360° Summit, marketing expert Kelly McDonald, McDonald Marketing, shared […]