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Help Us Promote You as Chicago Market Experts Check out one of the coolest (and dare I say prettiest) member benefits we launched this year: Photofy. Through this user-friendly, accessible mobile app, you can brag about your value-add as a REALTOR®. We’ve gone ahead and filled in some aesthetically pleasing graphics, so share away! Have […]
In 2020, leadership and industry cooperation was critical within our teams, our industry and our communities. REALTORS® stepped up, worked together and ensured our industry thrived even in the darkest of times. Within the pages of this issue, we honor what we achieved by working together to close transactions and ensure private property continued to […]
When I began my real estate career, I quickly realized the importance advocacy plays in our industry — and it’s now one of the things I’m most passionate about. In 2013, I went to Washington, D.C. on my own dime for NAR’s Legislative Meetings. During one of my first visits to Capitol Hill, I got […]
We need you to take quick, immediate action against HB116 – House Committee Amendment 1, which would repeal the Rent Control Preemption Act. A repeal of this act would allow any local governmental body in the state of Illinois to implement rent control measures on residential or commercial property leases. We oppose rent control because […]
This is your opportunity to represent the interests of Chicago REALTORS® to the Board of Directors and vice-versa. The Board of Directors are elected by the membership for staggered two year-terms upon recommendation by the Nominating Committee. In addition to attending and actively participating in meetings, Directors promote the value of REALTORS® and the REALTOR® […]
Dear Chicago REALTORS®, We are saddened by the murders of the 8 individuals, six of whom were Asian women, in Atlanta earlier this week and horrified at the increase in Asian hate crimes over the past year. We acknowledge the horrific reports of attacks against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across the city and country. […]
On Tuesday, March 16, we continued our Titans of Industry series with an event featuring our all-women executive team. Michelle Mills Clement, CEO, Nykea Pippion McGriff, President, Antje Gehrken, President-Elect, Sarah Ware, Treasurer, and Tammy Hajjar Miller, Foundation Board of Trustees Chairman, led a discussion on leadership, overcoming barriers and more. Here are the top […]
MARKET SNAPSHOT — CITY OF CHICAGO *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®. 1,643 properties were sold in the City of Chicago in February 2021. This is a 9.9% increase from February 2020. The […]
Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with our 2020-2021 CommercialForum Vice Chair Jimena Sayavedra, Newmark, to find out more about her career path, why she volunteers and more. HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED IN THE INDUSTRY? 6 years WHY WERE […]
The City of Chicago has partnered with the Chicago Fire Department to create a mobile, integrated, home health community vaccination program for homebound seniors who cannot get to vaccination sites. Those who are eligible for this program must live in the City of Chicago and: If you are eligible or know someone who is, fill […]
The American Rescue Plan was passed by Congress on March 10. The bill was signed by President Biden on March 11, and it includes provisions that impact the real estate industry. This includes: Unemployment Assistance PPP/SBA Loans Emergency Rental Assistance Homeowners Assistance Emergency Housing Vouchers The plan also includes a number of tax provisions and […]
Two city programs are accepting applications for free or discounted lead pipe replacements. Both programs are available to single-family or two-flat homeowners. Through the Homeowner-Initiated Program, if a contractor is hired to remove a pipe, the city will waive the permit fee, which can save homeowners up to $3,100. Then, the city will send a […]