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June 2026 Market Snapshot

June 2026 Market Snapshot Staff | July 17, 2026 *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate

Safety Tips Every REALTOR® Should Have in Their Back Pocket: A YPN Breakfast Recap

Safety Tips Every REALTOR® Should Have in Their Back Pocket: A YPN Breakfast Recap Staff | June 29, 2026 As

May 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 […]

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

Real estate transactions can test REALTORS® in a variety of ways, from fragile deals, anxious clients and a market that demands everything you’ve got. During our latest YPN Breakfast, moderator […]

April 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 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.

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 […]

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 […]