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Master Your Time, Protect Your Energy: A YPN Breakfast Recap

Master Your Time, Protect Your Energy: A YPN Breakfast Recap Staff | May 29, 2026 Real estate transactions can test

April 2026 Market Snapshot

April 2026 Market Snapshot Staff | May 19, 2026 Realtor Tools Must Read *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents

Chicago’s MLS Now Available to Out-of-State REALTORS® — Here’s What It Means for You

In response to the evolving industry, we’re expanding access to Chicago’s MLS so out-of-state REALTORS® can tap into one of the most advanced MLS platforms in the country, while keeping […]

How Chicago REALTORS® Turn Contacts Into Consistent Closings: A YPN Breakfast Recap

At April’s YPN Breakfast, our panel revealed the transformative practice that built their success: database management. They broke down the disciplined, daily habits that turn casual contacts into lifelong clients […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

What You Need To Know: Arab American Heritage Month

April marks the celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month. We continue to celebrate the strength and diversity of our industry. Arab American Heritage Month is a time to recognize […]

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 […]