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Celebrating 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrating 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Staff | September 25, 2025 Fair Housing The 77 “The idea for Hispanic Heritage Month,

August 2025 Market Snapshot

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

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

3 Ways to Elevate Your Real Estate Practice Through Inclusion: A 360° Summit Recap

As REALTORS®, we’re always seeking ways to enhance our services and expand our reach. At this year’s 360° Summit, Ryan Davis of Davis & Associates delivered a thought-provoking presentation on […]

June is National Homeownership Month: Share These Resources With Your Sphere

June is Homeownership Month—a time to recognize the power of property ownership and our essential role in making it possible. As REALTORS®, we are more than transaction facilitators. We are […]