Start Your September with These Member Benefits!
Although we’re still socially distant, we have tools to help you make the most of your membership as you navigate your business as we move into fall. Start your September […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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Chicago Market Outlook Recap from the Fall Member Outreach & Annual Business Meeting
On Thursday, August 20 during the Fall Member Outreach & Annual Business Meeting event, we were joined by Dr. Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist and senior vice president of research, […]
Broker License Renewal Deadline: September 30, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the broker license renewal deadline was extended from April 30, 2020 to September 30, 2020. If you are a licensed broker (or leasing agent!), you […]
July 2020 Market Snapshot
MARKET SNAPSHOT — CITY OF CHICAGO *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the […]
Governor Pritzker Extends Ban on Evictions to September 22
Governor Pritzker extended the eviction ban for another month, pushing the deadline back from its original expiration date of July 31 to the new date of September 22. It is […]
IL Rental Assistance Grant Applications Open Until August 28
Applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance grant will be open until Friday, August 28. Funds are limited so it is important to complete the application as soon as possible. Those […]
Best Practices for Recycling & Waste Reduction
Confused by what you can and can’t recycle? You’re not alone. The city of Chicago has reported that it currently recycles only 9 percent of its solid waste. Here are […]
Understanding ComEd
For years, anything sent from ComEd that wasn’t a bill went straight into the recycling bin. Recently, the utility has introduced a number of fantastic programs aimed at saving customers […]
OpEd on Race & Real Estate
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR OUR OP-ED, PUBLISHED IN THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE ONLINE & IN PRINT MONDAY “Chicago should really take the lead… say let’s be a model for the rest […]
Industry Call for Action: Race & Real Estate [Log-In Required]
Check out the highlights in Chicago Agent, & read our consumer-facing Op-Ed in Chicago Tribune “Chicago should really take the lead… say let’s be a model for the rest of […]
Work-Life Integration: How to Weave Your Professional Passion Into Your Life
By: Amy Galvin & Aaron Galvin, Luxury Living Chicago Realty Thirteen years ago, we started Luxury Living Chicago Realty, a boutique brokerage in downtown Chicago. Ten years ago, we started […]