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An Overlooked Resource for Chicago REALTORS®: The Cook County Land Bank

An Overlooked Resource for Chicago REALTORS®: The Cook County Land Bank Staff | April 15, 2026 Advocacy/Government Affairs Must Read

Introducing Our 2026-2027 Officers

Introducing Our 2026-2027 Officers Staff | April 8, 2026 We are excited to announce our 2026-2027 Officers!  President, Vicky SilvanoReal

Position Your Business Where Chicago REALTORS® Look: Join as an Affiliate by April 30

Reconnect with 16,000+ Chicago REALTORS® Through Affiliate Membership If your membership has lapsed, now is the perfect time to reconnect. Affiliate membership puts you back in front of a powerful […]

MRED Updates + Revised Forms & Contracts: What You Need To Know

Revised Forms & Contracts are Now Available following new MLS Listing Display Options. Last month, we announced that MRED was introducing new required listing fields which will impact how your […]

What You Need To Know: Arab American Heritage Month

April marks the celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month. We continue to celebrate the strength and diversity of our industry. Arab American Heritage Month is a time to recognize […]

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.

Mastering Your Money: A YPN Breakfast Recap

Across the industry, REALTORS® are riding the financial rollercoaster of commission-based income. During our March YPN Breakfast, local experts shared their blueprint for budgeting success. Keep reading to unlock their […]

Kickstart Your Career in Commercial Real Estate: Expert Insights on Breaking In & Building Success

Breaking into commercial real estate can feel complex at first, but the path becomes clearer when you learn directly from professionals working in the field. At the CommercialForum event, Kickstart […]

February 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 […]

How Women in Real Estate Are Redefining Career Sustainability: A Titans of Industry Recap

Real estate is an industry that rarely slows down — deals move quickly, schedules shift constantly and the pressure to always be available can feel relentless. For many women in […]

Real Strategies for Building Wealth That Lasts: A Titans of Industry Recap

At our recent Titans of Industry: Women in Real Estate Brunch, industry leaders gathered to share insights on wealth building and management for lasting financial impact. One of the day’s […]

Nominate Your Peers for a 2026 REALTOR® Award

Do you know a REALTOR® whose leadership, service and passion make our city a better place? Now’s your chance to honor them. Nominations are officially open for the 2026 REALTOR® […]