2025 Market Outlook Toolkit

A proud Southwest sider by birth, I am blessed with a deep-rooted love for Chicago, its sports, rich conversations, fine food, and vibrant community. Following graduation from Tulane University in 1992, I returned to Chicago and quickly immersed myself in the city’s dynamic culture. I honed my hustle skills managing the renowned Coffee and Tea Exchange by day and bartending for over a decade at Spin on Halsted; it’s here I honed my skills in communication, service, and listening. 
 
Encouraged early on to invest in real estate, I purchased my first investment property in Pilsen in 1997 and soon after, my home just west of the United Center. This path led me to pursue a career in Real Estate. I was blessed to join forces newly licensed with Karen Biazar, and today, I am a proud and grateful Designated Managing Broker/Owner of North Clybourn Group. Our team, The Biazar Group, is a source of extreme pride as we continue year over year as Top Producers, mentors and developers of talented brokers. 
 
My commitment to the real estate industry extends beyond my brokerage. I am proud to serve on the Chicago Association Board of Directors for 2024 and 2025, and I was the Chair of Public Policy 2024. Additionally, I am honored to be the 2024 Illinois Federal Political Coordinator for Representative Danny Davis of the 7th District. 

“You make a living by what you get, you make a life by what you give”. Sheila Dantzler is one of the top producing realtors to be of service. Sheila Dantzler is an accomplished real estate professional with a stellar track record spanning nearly two decades. Her dedication to her clients is evident in her numerous accolades and achievements. Since embarking on her real estate career in July 2005, she has consistently delivered exceptional service, closing hundreds of transactions along the way. 

Prior to joining Jameson Sotheby’s International, Sheila distinguished herself as one of the top-selling brokers at a nationwide firm, earning competitive awards in multiple years. Her excellence in the field has been recognized by esteemed organizations such as the Chicago Association of Realtors, where she was named among the elite “Top Producers” on multiple occasions. 

Sheila’s expertise has garnered attention from major media outlets, including USA Today, Chicago Sun Times, Crains Chicago Business, Fox Chicago 32, and HGTV (House Hunters and Good Buy/Bad Buy), where she has been featured as a real estate expert. Her commitment to professionalism extends beyond her client interactions; she actively contributes to the real estate community currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Chicago Association of Realtors as the Public Policy Chair, and Past Chair of the Professional Standards Committee.
One of Dantzler’s most significant professional accomplishments was being ranked in the top 1.5% of realtors nationwide based on production by RealTrends magazine – 2023. 

With more than 19 years in the real estate industry, she sees more than 90% of her clients come from referrals. With a client focused approach, Sheila has always been a strong advocate for her clients – pricing, promotion, positioning, and protecting the client’s needs are the priority in every transaction. 

As an immigrant from Uganda, Sheila is driven by a personal mission to help others achieve the American Dream of homeownership. She and her husband, Eric Dantzler, are not only successful real estate professionals but also owners of R&D Builders, a construction company, where they develop high-quality properties in the communities of Bronzeville and Fuller Park. They are the owners and operator of Bronzeville Salon Suites, an 18 unit building that leases space to beauty and wellness professionals that run their own businesses from their suite.  

Sheila holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Grambling State University, was the former Miss Black USA 1995, and serves as an active member of Jack and Jill of America; an organization that focuses on creating innovative activities to nurture children into compassionate and knowledgeable future leaders. When not working and managing her various businesses, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her daughter and husband.

With her client-focused approach, extensive experience, and passion for community development, Sheila Dantzler continues to make a significant impact in the real estate industry and beyond. 

Adriann Murawski is the Local Government Affairs Director for the Illinois REALTORS® covering Cook County including Chicago. Adriann has worked in the real estate industry and advocacy for over fifteen years (15) years. Prior to her work in Chicago, she was with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) as the State and Local Policy Representative in Washington, DC. 

Adriann has master’s degrees in real estate (Georgetown University) and Public Administration (DePaul University). Adriann is an alumna of the Goldie Initiative, a program designed to develop the next generation of women executives in the commercial real estate (CRE) industry. Adriann is on the Board of Directors for the Civic Federation and serves on the Renting Right Committee for the City of Chicago advising the Department of Housing (DOH). 

Erika Villegas is not just a seasoned Realtor; she’s a dynamic force in the real estate landscape. As the Partner and Designated Managing Broker at REMAX In The Village in Oak Park, IL, Erika brings a wealth of experience and almost 20 years of expertise to the table. Born and raised on the southwest side of Chicago, her unique journey led her to live in Mexico during her teenage years, where she honed her fluency in Spanish.

Erika has solidified her position as one of the top residential Realtors in Chicagoland, catering to a diverse range of buyers and sellers. Her bilingual business platform provides a distinct advantage, enabling her to guide others toward sustainable homeownership while achieving her own ambitious real estate goals. Recognized as a top producer by the Chicago Association of Realtors, Erika has consistently been acknowledged as a Top 250 Latino Real Estate Agent in the country by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) since 2013.

Currently serving as the President-Elect of thee Chicago Association of Realtors, Erika’s commitment to the Realtor community is evident through her service on various levels, earning her multiple accolades. Her contributions have not gone unnoticed, as she has been featured in esteemed publications such as the NY Times, The Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Ris Media, and Chicago Agent Magazine, highlighting her personal and professional triumphs.

Beyond her thriving real estate career, Erika dedicates countless hours to volunteering and passionately advocates for the unhoused immigrant community in Chicago. Outside of work, she finds joy in cooking, exploring new destinations through travel, and cherishing precious moments with her husband and children. Erika Villegas is not just a Realtor; she’s a multifaceted professional making a positive impact both in the real estate industry and the community she serves.

Download Dave’s presentation here.

Additional legal resources:

• Changes to the Real Estate License Act
• Two Laws You Need to Know regarding the Illinois Landlord Tenant Act
• Amended Code of Ethics: Changes to Agent Ownership/Interest Disclosure
• Training Resources for Chicago Purchase Contracts and New Multi-Board 8.0 Contract

Download Adriann’s presentation here.

Download Dr. Yun’s presentation here.

Lawrence Yun is Chief Economist and oversees the Research group at the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. He supervises and is responsible for a wide range of research activity for the association including NAR’s Existing Home Sales statistics, Affordability Index, and Home Buyers and Sellers Profile Report. He regularly provides commentary on real estate market trends for its 1.4 million REALTORS®. 

Dr. Yun creates NAR’s forecasts and participates in many economic forecasting panels, among them the Blue Chip Council and the Wall Street Journal Forecasting Survey. He also participates in the Industrial Economists Discussion Group at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. He appears regularly on financial news outlets, is a frequent speaker at real estate conferences throughout the United States, and has testified before Congress. Dr. Yun has also appeared as a guest on CSPAN’s Washington Journal. 

Dr. Yun received his undergraduate degree from Purdue University and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland at College Park. 

Dennis will be asking Dr. Yun your questions during their Q&A. Click here to submit yours.

Dennis Rodkin has been covering the Chicago real estate market since 1991. He’s been doing it for Crain’s Chicago Business since 2014, and previously did it for Chicago magazine. He appears on the WGN Morning News regularly to talk about the housing market, and for WBEZ does a regular segment called “What’s That Building?”