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How Chicago REALTORS® Structure Their Week For Sucess: A YPN Breakfast Recap

How Chicago REALTORS® Structure Their Week for sucess: A YPN Breakfast Recap Staff | July 31, 2026 No two days

Be a Voice for Chicago: Apply for the D77 Committee

Add Title Staff | July 20, 2026 Strong communities are built through strong connections. The D77 Committee brings together Chicago

June 2026 Market Snapshot

*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 […]

Congratulations To The 2026 REALTOR® Award Winners!

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 REALTOR® Awards! Learn more about the awards criteria and eligibility here. Applications for the 2027 awards will open in the new year. REALTOR® OF THE […]

Summer 2026 Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

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 […]

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine is the only glossy, 4-color publication that covers the entire residential real estate market in Chicagoland.

Summer 2026: Association News

Chicago REALTORS® Past Presidents Honored During the Illinois REALTORS®’ REALTOR® of the Year Banquet Congratulations to one of our past presidents, Sarah Ware, Ware Realty Group, on being named the […]

The Chicago Advantage: Why Businesses Keep Choosing the Windy City

As Chicago REALTORS®, we know what makes this city exceptional: the people, the culture, the lakefront, the iconic skyline and our 77 community areas. Just as important, though often less […]

The Tax Of Not Knowing: Understanding How Taxes Work For You

By Darion Wiggs, Wiggs CPA Tax and Accounting LLC As a Certified Public Accountant and tax strategist who works closely with real estate professionals every day, my goal is simple: […]

Creating Space for Community: Chicago REALTORS® Foundation Supports the National Public Housing Museum

When artist Marisa Morán Jahn and architect Rafi Segal began designing an installation for the National Public Housing Museum, they did not keep the work confined to a studio. They […]

How to Ethically Navigate Multiple Offers

By Dave Naso, Chicago Association of REALTORS® When a listing goes live in a low-inventory market with strong buyer demand, the clock starts ticking: a buyer texts their REALTOR® within […]

Using AI To Work Smarter, Not Harder

It’s 8:45 AM, and the day is already moving fast. A seller is waiting for their listing to go live, and the property description still needs polish. A buyer has […]