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Celebrating Pride Month This June

Celebrating Pride Month This June Staff | June 1, 2026 Global Real Estate Council The 77 Happy Pride Month from

Master Your Time, Protect Your Energy: A YPN Breakfast Recap

Master Your Time, Protect Your Energy: A YPN Breakfast Recap Staff | May 29, 2026 Real estate transactions can test

Expand Your Business Beyond Borders: Golden Visas Key Takeaways

On May 20th, the Chicago REALTORS® Global Real Estate Council hosted Golden Visas: Navigating International Business, a program exploring how investor immigration programs are shaping the way clients think about […]

April 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 […]

Chicago’s MLS Now Available to Out-of-State REALTORS® — Here’s What It Means for You

In response to the evolving industry, we’re expanding access to Chicago’s MLS so out-of-state REALTORS® can tap into one of the most advanced MLS platforms in the country, while keeping […]

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.

Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month

In 2006, a Presidential proclamation and Congressional resolution officially recognized May as Jewish American Heritage Month, creating a dedicated time to honor the history, culture and contributions of Jewish Americans. […]

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to recognize the history, leadership and lasting contributions of AAPI communities across the country. This month carries important historical […]

Introducing Ms. Shawn Sanford, Vice President of Membership, Learning, and Professional Growth

We are excited to announce the hiring of Ms. Shawn Sanford as Vice President of Membership, Learning and Professional Growth. Sanford joined the Chicago Association of REALTORS® on May 5th, […]

How Chicago REALTORS® Turn Contacts Into Consistent Closings: A YPN Breakfast Recap

At April’s YPN Breakfast, our panel revealed the transformative practice that built their success: database management. They broke down the disciplined, daily habits that turn casual contacts into lifelong clients […]

Fair Housing in Chicago: Compliance, Protections & Professional Practice

In Chicago’s real estate market, fair housing is a professional standard — and for REALTORS® in one of the most comprehensively protected cities in the country, a consistent and inclusive […]

Setting the Record Straight on Chicago’s Housing Choice Voucher Program

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is one of the most misunderstood tools in Chicago’s housing landscape. During our Fair Housing Month webinar, Jessica Mallon, Director of Policy and Fair […]