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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 […]

Mastering the Art of Lead Conversion: A YPN Breakfast Recap

Transforming contacts into loyal clients is both an art and a science. At the February YPN Breakfast event, three Chicago REALTORS® shared their proven strategies for nurturing leads from the […]

January 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 […]

Black History Month Insights & Resources for 2026

February is Black History Month. We’re honoring the month by sharing homeownership insights, uplifting Black leaders and celebrating the impact and contributions of Black communities. Learn Homeownership Insights The State […]

December 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 […]

IMPORTANT: Updated Forms & Contracts Breakdown

This week, we published seven updated forms and contracts to our Forms and Contracts Library. These forms are also available in the libraries of our e-signature partners such as DocuSign and Dotloop, and will be updated in MRED’s form library in […]

November 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 […]

October 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 […]

Supporting You and Your Clients During Heightened Enforcement Activity

The recent immigration enforcement activity and increased presence of federal authorities across Chicago have created uncertainty and fear in many of our neighborhoods. Racial profiling and the fear that results […]

September 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 […]

2025 Professional Development Month: Explore Tools For Growth

October is Professional Development Month. Professional development looks different for everyone. Select the button that aligns with your goals, and we’ll direct you to the most relevant resources. I want […]