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Fair Housing in Chicago: Compliance, Protections & Professional Practice

Fair Housing in Chicago: Compliance, Protections & Professional Practice Staff | April 24, 2026 Must Read Fair Housing In Chicago’s

Setting the Record Straight on Chicago’s Housing Choice Voucher Program

Setting the Record Straight on Chicago’s Housing Choice Voucher Program Staff | April 23, 2026 Must Read Fair Housing The

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]