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Call For Speakers We’re looking for dynamic speakers for our 2nd annual 360° Summit: Leading with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion event on June 22, 2023! What Will You Gain? NEXT STEPS:
*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®. 1,532 properties were sold in the City of Chicago in November 2022. This is a 36.0% decrease from November 2021. The median sales price in the City […]
Leo J. Sheridan, who served as president of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® from 1974-75 and was a member of the board of directors from 1968-74, passed away at 87 years old on October 28th, 2022. He began his real estate career in 1953 with L.J. Sheridan & Company in commercial real estate. Sheridan was […]
Currently, property taxes in the city of Chicago are tied to inflation rates, which means you’ve likely seen an increase in your taxes in your most recent bill. By supporting Ordinance 2498, we can stop the tie between property tax increases and inflation. TAKE ONE MINUTE OUT OF YOUR DAY TO ENCOURAGE YOUR ALDERPERSON TO […]
Over the last few months, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Government Affairs team has been working to educate City Council members about the negative ramifications of an increase in the transfer tax. On Monday, November 14, there was a scheduled hearing on the “Bring Chicago Home,” or Real Estate Transfer Tax Proposal. Any transfer tax […]
Each year we honor the outstanding listing and selling accomplishments of Chicago REALTORS® with the annual Sales Awards/Top Producer Recognition. This recognition gives us the opportunity to celebrate our collective success and, more importantly, to demonstrate the power of cooperation that exists in the Chicagoland real estate market. The 2022 Sales Awards are right around […]
*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
November is Homebuyers and Sellers Month. Make sure you understand what your clients are looking for and get the resources you need to assist them through their buying or selling process. GET TO KNOW THE AVERAGE HOMEBUYER & SELLER Each year, NAR releases an annual Homebuyers and Sellers report, which looks at the characteristics and demographics […]
On Monday, October 31, Illinois REALTORS® hosted a discussion with 1st Congressional District Candidate Jonathan Jackson at his campaign offices in Chatham. Chicago REALTORS® came out in full force. During the event, discussions focused on affordability, repurposing vacant commercial space and the Housing Fairness Act. Director Marki Lemons Ryhal, EXIT Strategy Realty, emceed the event, […]
The Global Real Estate Council has received the NAR 2022 Platinum Global Achievement Program Award for the fifth year in a row! The award is designed to recognize and reward the council with the most active associations in global business. Over 130 Global Business Councils have committed to providing their members and council with the […]
*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
We have teamed up with NAR and other Chicago-area associations for the REACH Lab program to bring more real estate technology innovations to you. On October 28, 2022, you’ll have your first chance to get the inside scoop and provide your thoughts on cutting-edge technology during our Innovation Showcase. Together with the Mainstreet Organization of […]