Chicago’s MLS Now Available to Out-of-State REALTORS® — Here’s What It Means for You
Chicago’s MLS Now Available to Out-of-State REALTORS® — Here’s What It Means for You Staff | May 14, 2026 Realtor
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Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month
Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month Staff | May 5, 2026 The 77 In 2006, a Presidential proclamation and Congressional resolution
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 […]
Beyond Rental Assistance: How Housing Vouchers Can Build Homeownership in Chicago
At our recent Fair Housing Month webinar, we welcomed Executive Director of the Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance Adam Ballard, who highlighted how families are using Housing Choice Vouchers to […]
March 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 […]
An Overlooked Resource for Chicago REALTORS®: The Cook County Land Bank
In Cook County, an organization is working to address vacant and underused properties across the region. While real estate agents often compete for a limited number of listings, the Cook […]
Introducing Our 2026-2027 Officers
We are excited to announce our 2026-2027 Officers! President, Vicky SilvanoReal Broker LLC President-Elect, Erik SchwabCorcoran Urban Real Estate Treasurer, Gaspar Flores Jr.Su Familia Real Estate, Inc. These newly elected […]