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2025 Market Outlook

  • Monday, February 3 | 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Kick-off 2025 with a look at the year ahead and what it means for the Chicago real estate market. 

We’ll welcome key economists to the stage to shed light on what 2025 will look like for the residential and commercial real estate markets. After the economic forecasts, connect with the rest of the Chicago real estate community at the 2025 Welcome Party! 

Explore the List of Sessions & Speakers Below.
Begin the New Year With Chicago REALTORS®

Begin the New Year With Chicago REALTORS®

The annual Market Outlook includes more than just economist updates.

Location

221 N. Columbus Dr.
Chicago, Illinois United States
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Monday, February 3 | 2:30 pm 7:30 pm


Tickets

Chicago REALTORS® Members: FREE
Non-members: $75

Pre-registration will close at 2:30 PM on Monday, February 3.

A limited number of on-site registrations will be accepted, pending availability.

Market Outlook Sessions

LEGAL OUTLOOK

Get ahead of the curve and stay compliant! This session will equip you with essential knowledge about the latest legal updates, including new state laws and the amended license act, new purchase contracts, key form changes, and training tools for 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to streamline your practice and stay informed about the most impactful changes from recent laws and license act updates.

  • Dave Naso | Vice President, Membership & Professional Standards, Chicago Association of REALTORS®

ADVOCACY OUTLOOK

Discover how REALTOR® voices shaped public policy in 2024, championing private property rights and protecting our clients’ interests. We will highlight key advocacy wins from the past year, provide insights into the challenges and opportunities ahead in 2025, and share how your advocacy team is working to support you and your clients. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the impact of your voice and learn how you can stay engaged in shaping the future.

  • 2025 President Erika Villegas | Designated Managing Broker, RE/MAX in the Village
  • 2025 Board of Director Staci Slattery | Managing Broker, North Clybourn Group
  • 2025 Board of Director Sheila Dantzler | Global Real Estate Advisor, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty
  • Adriann Murawski | Government Affairs Director, Chicago Association of REALTORS®

REAL ESTATE MARKET OUTLOOK

Hear the 2025 real estate market forecast from renowned economist Dr. Lawrence Yun. Get talking points you can bring to your buyer, seller and investor clients.

  • Dr. Lawrence Yun | Chief Economist, National Association of REALTORS®

ECONOMIST Q&A

Local Chicagoland reporter Dennis Rodkin will sit down with featured economist Dr. Lawrence Yun for a Q&A session. Attendees will be able to text in questions for Dr. Yun during this session.

  • Dennis Rodkin | Senior Reporter – Residential Real Estate, Crain’s Chicago Business
  • Dr. Lawrence Yun | Chief Economist, National Association of REALTORS®

Parking At the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel

Valet parking is available at the hotel for a discounted event cost of $33. Valet parking can be accessed using the south drive entrance off Columbus Dr. or at the hotel’s main entrance.  

Self-parking is available at the garage located at 225 North Columbus Drive. Self-parking can be purchased ahead of time by clicking here. Self-parking rates are as follows:  

  • 0-45 Minutes = $5
  • 45 Minutes – 1 Hour = $23
  • 1-2 Hours = $28
  • 2-6 Hours = $33
Hear from top economists!

Hear from top economists!

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Event Policy

Space is limited. Please click here for more information on CAR’s event attendance and cancellation policy. A limited quantity of on-site registrations will be accepted, pending availability.  

By registering to participate in this event, you hereby acknowledge and consent that the Chicago Association of REALTORS® (and their assignees) may take photographs and/or video of you during the event and may use those photographs and recordings for the Association’s purposes, including but not limited to news, publicity and fundraising purposes, without further compensation to you. All such photos and videos are the sole property of the Association.  

Professional recordings intended for commercial purposes without prior written authorization from association leadership are strictly prohibited. Learn more about the association’s Professional Recording Policy. 

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