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February is Black History Month. We’re honoring the month by sharing homeownership insights, uplifting Black leaders and celebrating the impact and contributions of Black communities. Learn Homeownership Insights The State of Housing in Black America is produced by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAHREB) and provides a detailed view into the real numbers […]
At the 2026 Market Outlook, Phil Clement, President & CEO of World Business Chicago, delivered a message grounded in realism and anchored in confidence. His session focused on why Chicago continues to attract investment, talent and long-term commitments, even amid national uncertainty. Clement spoke directly to REALTORS® as an on-the-ground ambassador for the city. Review […]
One of the most anticipated sessions at the 2026 Market Outlook brought leading housing and market professionals together for a conversation on affordability, supply, policy and the evolving role of REALTORS®. Moderated by Dennis Rodkin, Senior Reporter for Residential Real Estate at Crain’s Chicago Business, the panel featured Adrian Brizuela, Associate Director of Market Analytics […]
At the 2026 Market Outlook, Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of REALTORS®, shared an outlook of the residential housing market, framing 2026 as a year of recovery. After several years of suppressed sales activity driven largely by high mortgage rates and limited inventory, Dr. Yun outlined why conditions are setting the […]
At the 2026 Market Outlook, Adrian Brizuela, Associate Director of Market Analytics for CoStar, delivered a comprehensive look at where Chicago’s commercial real estate market stands today and what REALTORS® should expect as we move through 2026. Drawing on CoStar’s national and local data, the session walked through key trends shaping multifamily, industrial and retail […]
At the 2026 Market Outlook, Marki Lemons Ryhal, Global Keynote Speaker for ReMarkiTable LLC, challenged REALTORS® to rethink how they use data, technology and their existing member benefits to grow their business. She emphasized that success comes from fully leveraging the tools and data REALTORS® already have access to, and the importance of using them […]
*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 2-4 Unit Data If you’re interested in exploring all the 2-4 unit data, check out our monthly spreadsheets in the Chicago-MU tab. DOWNLOAD AND […]
The latest issue of Chicago REALTOR® is now available. Enjoy the content in the format of your choice. You can find the digital PDF flipbook below, with links to blog-format articles. Chicago REALTOR® members will receive a printed copy in the coming weeks!
This week, we published seven updated forms and contracts to our Forms and Contracts Library. These forms are also available in the libraries of our e-signature partners such as DocuSign and Dotloop, and will be updated in MRED’s form library in four to six weeks. See below for details on what changes were made to each form. Exclusive/Non-Exclusive Buyer-Broker Agreements and Exclusive/Non-Exclusive Tenant-Broker Agreements Updates to the 4 […]
When REALTORS® combine heart with skill, something special happens. This issue of Chicago REALTOR® Magazine brings this to life through three articles I’m especially excited to share with you. First up is our 2025–2026 President, Lutalo McGee. His journey is Chicago through and through, grounded in education, community advocacy and a deep belief in what’s […]
Advocacy is a priority in everything I do. When I first stepped into this business, my goal was simple: to create opportunities for others. Over the years, I’ve seen how REALTORS® can be powerful catalysts for change. We are in the neighborhoods. We see what’s working, as well as what isn’t. And we have the […]
Our careers are not built alone. They are built through trusted mentorship. Mentors don’t always take the same shape or hold an official title. Sometimes, they’re a seasoned executive who pulls you aside and tells you what you need to hear. Sometimes they’re a peer who shares a hard-earned lesson over coffee. Often, they’re the […]
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