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Meet The 2025 REALTOR® Award Winners!

Meet The 2025 REALTOR® Award Winners! Staff | October 8, 2025 Membership Congratulations to the 2025 REALTOR® Award winners! These

2025 Professional Development Month: Explore Tools For Growth

2025 Professional Development Month: Explore Tools For Growth Staff | October 1, 2025 Realtor Tools October is Professional Development Month.

Celebrating 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month

“The idea for Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated throughout the latter half of September and the first half of October, began as a way to promote the history, culture, and contributions […]

August 2025 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 […]

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4 Things to Know About ADUs Before City Council Votes In Late September

Updated 9/19/25 In our advocacy efforts for ADUs, our goals are clear: In recent weeks, a campaign against citywide ADUs has gained support. This proposal would let Alderpeople “opt in” […]

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.

Collaborating to Success: Insights From The YPN Breakfast

In an industry where relationships can make or break deals, Chicago REALTORS® gathered for a YPN Breakfast that put collaboration front and center. One of the discussion leaders, Chloe Reynolds […]

Safety First: Essential Tips for REALTORS® & Clients

Every day, REALTORS® navigate situations that carry potential risks, like working alone, entering unfamiliar homes, meeting new clients and sharing personal information. By making safety a constant priority, you protect […]

August 2025 Bylaws Amendments: What You Need To Know

Amendments to the association’s bylaws were voted on by the membership on August 21st at the Summer Soiree and Annual Business Meeting. All amendments were approved. While many of the […]

July 2025 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 […]

2025 Proposed Bylaw Amendments

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® regularly conducts a thorough review of its Bylaws to ensure they remain accurate, relevant and in alignment with industry standards, governing documents and applicable laws. […]

How to Brand & Market Yourself: A YPN Breakfast Recap

In the real estate industry, standing out from the crowd isn’t just an advantage—it’s a necessity. At a recent YPN breakfast event, a panel of Chicagoland REALTORS® shared their secrets […]