How to Be A Partner During the Appraisal Process
Did you know, in 2023, 42% of REALTORS® had a transaction fall through due to an appraisal? According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR’s) Appraisal Survey, this was most […]
Your Key to Thriving in a High Interest Rate Market: Become A Home Finance Resource for Your Clients
In the ever-evolving world of real estate, today’s REALTORS® are navigating a perfect storm of challenges. The scarcity of available properties, transformative impact of workplace migration patterns triggered by the […]
Hall of Fame: Marion Valle, Real Estate Regulator and Leader, Co-Founder of Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation
When it comes to real estate not only in Illinois, but also throughout the country, there’s one person who has had a significant hand in how we do business: Marion […]
Meet the 2023-2024 Board Of Directors
RAFAEL ALVARADO, SHIELD REAL ESTATE What makes you most proud to be a REALTOR®? We have the opportunity to make a difference for the customers we serve. We help create […]
2024 President Drussy Hernandez
“Real estate happened to me,” 2024 Chicago Association of REALTORS® President Drussy Hernandez said during her installation at the 140th Inaugural Gala. Even though she inadvertently fell into real estate, […]
Winter 2024: From the CEO
We are facing challenging times. The value of a REALTOR® is being challenged. However, I’ve seen the value of a REALTOR® first-hand – through meeting and connecting with all of […]
Winter 2024: President’s Perspective
Not all leadership paths look the same. As the 140th president of the association, I know my journey looks different than those who came before me. In fact, my leadership […]
Nominate Your Peers for a 2024 REALTOR® Award
REALTORS® make a difference in our communities. They are rising stars, changemakers and community advocates who work to make our neighborhoods thriving places to live, work and play. It takes […]
December 2023 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 […]
Introducing The 2024 Leadership Accelerator Class
Congratulations to the following Chicago REALTORS® who have been chosen for our inaugural Leadership Accelerator class. This program will help attendees prepare for the next steps in their leadership journey in […]
New 2024 Residential Lease & Security Deposit Interest Rates Now Available
The 2024 Chicago Residential Lease is now available on our Forms & Contracts webpage. The City released its 2024 Bilingual Security Deposit Interest Rate Flyer on January 8th this year, which […]
November 2023 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 […]