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 […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
Welcome to the Chicago Association of REALTORS® blog and news hub. Explore magazine articles, industry updates and more. You can filter by category or tag based on your interests.
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 […]
New Safety Tool For You: FOREWARN
When it comes to safety, there’s no such thing as too safe. Your safety is our priority. As REALTORS®, you face safety risks every day: meeting new clients, touring vacant […]
Going Green: Simple Tools to Get Started with Sustainability
Sustainability is an increasingly hot topic in the real estate industry, gaining more interest and popularity with each passing year. According to the 2018 National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Sustainability […]
New Guest Restrictions for Chicago Apartment Residents
The city of Chicago has placed a six guest per unit restriction on all residential apartments in the city. This restriction was reinstated on Friday, July 24, as part of […]
What You Need to Know about the Proposed First Time Homebuyer Pandemic Savings Act
NAR and REALTORS® are supporting New York Congressman Maloney’s First Time Homebuyer Pandemic Savings Act. The legislation would let first–time buyers withdraw funds from their retirement accounts as coronavirus-related distributions […]
Mayor Lightfoot Announces More Funding for the Housing Assistance Grants; Online Housing Assistance Portal
Mayor Lightfoot announced that, starting today, the city of Chicago will be expanding the Housing Assistance Grant Program with a new round of support and direct assistance for families. The […]
State Extends Eviction Moratorium Until August 22; Rent & Mortgage Assistance Available
Governor Pritzker has extended the state eviction moratorium to August 22. The original moratorium began in March and was set to expire at the end of July. The extended moratorium […]
How To Use the Cook County Treasurer’s Virtual Tools & Website
Cook County Treasurer Pappas is encouraging property owners cut out the trip downtown, stay at home and utilize their webpage for any service they would have typically done in person. […]
June 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 […]