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G. Joseph Cosenza, Chicago Association of REALTORS® 2011 Hall of Fame inductee, passed away on December 25, 2024, at the age of 81. Cosenza was the co-founder, Director and Vice Chairman of The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., and was an instrumental part of the company’s success. He was also President of Inland Real Estate […]
The 2025 Chicago Residential Lease is now available on our Forms & Contracts webpage. Changes to this year’s lease include: The Chicago Residential Lease is an excellent member benefit for all Chicago REALTORS® and their landlords. This lease is vetted each year by practitioners and attorneys to ensure compliance with Chicago ordinance. It is well recognized […]
This year, several forms were created or amended in response to practice changes stemming from the NAR settlement agreement. Based on feedback over the past several months and with new Illinois laws, including the amended Illinois Real Estate License Act, taking effect on January 1st, 2025, the following forms have been created, revised or are […]
*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 THE MARKET INVENTORY DOWNLOAD AND SHARE THESE GRAPHICS ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILE! Download Here Download Here Download Here Download Here Download Here
All REALTOR® members are required to complete 2.5 hours of Code of Ethics training per three-year cycle. We are currently in the Seventh Training Cycle, from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024. Failure to complete this required Code of Ethics Training by December 31, 2024, is a violation of your REALTOR® membership obligations and […]
*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 THE MARKET INVENTORY DOWNLOAD AND SHARE THESE GRAPHICS ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILE! Download Here Download Here Download Here Download Here Download Here
November is Native American Heritage Month. We are proud to celebrate and recognize the diverse culture, traditions, achievements and contributions, as well as raise awareness about the historic and current challenges of Native Americans across American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and American Samoan communities. Background on the Month Did you know? Chicago is the […]
November is Homebuyers and Sellers Month. Use these resources to inform your business strategy. Add details to your buyer consultations or listing presentations. Strengthen your onboarding questions for new clients, and build in a stronger follow-up process even after you get to the closing table. GET TO KNOW THE AVERAGE HOMEBUYER & SELLER Did you […]
Your donation to the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation helps support many impactful, local causes. Watch the video below to learn about some of the amazing organizations the Foundation has supported. We’re offering a rare, never-before-seen prize for this special contest: the highest donor over $1,000 will receive a cover story in a 2025 edition […]
The Law Center For Better Housing (LCBH) has honored REALTORS® Real Estate School instructor Taft West with the 2024 Barbara Grau Outstanding Housing Advocate Award. The award’s namesake, Barbara Grau, served as LCBH’s first full-time staff attorney, devoting her career to expanding housing justice through legal aid. Like Barbara, Taft’s commitment to helping renters is […]
*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 THE MARKET INVENTORY DOWNLOAD AND SHARE THESE GRAPHICS ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILE! Download Here Download Here Download Here Download Here Download Here
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and ABC 7 Chicago will host an “Our Homes Matter” phone bank on Thursday, October 17 to help taxpayers learn if they are owed refunds. Taxpayers can call 312-603-5105 between 11:00 AM and 4:30 PM Thursday at the Cook County Treasurer’s Office. Phone bank representatives will help taxpayers search for […]
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