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Real Chicago Homeownership Stories: Showcasing the Power of REALTORS®

Every home has a story — and at the heart of those stories are REALTORS®, like you, who make dreams a reality. We’re highlighting the real impact REALTORS® have in […]

Getting Involved: The Top Takeaways from Our Volunteer Leadership Panel

During our Get Involved webinar, which was hosted on April 22nd, we heard directly from a panel of dedicated volunteer leaders about why association involvement matters — and how you […]

March 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 […]

Introducing Our 2025 Hall Of Fame Inductee: Marki Lemons Ryhal

We are proud to announce that Marki Lemons Ryhal, Managing Broker at EXIT Strategy Realty, will be inducted into the 2025 Chicago Association of REALTORS® Hall of Fame. A powerhouse […]

Save More, Stress Less: A YPN Breakfast Recap

We get it… managing your finances can be intimidating. We asked local experts to share their insights on budgeting, taxes and investing that every REALTOR® should consider for their own […]

February 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 […]

3 Key Steps to Getting Started in Commercial Real Estate

If you began your real estate career on the residential side, breaking into the commercial markets after a couple years may feel intimidating. You may also be brand-new to real […]

Wisdom From Our Women Leaders: A Titans of Industry Recap

On Thursday, March 6th, we hosted our annual Titans of Industry: Women in Real Estate Brunch at the East Bank Club. During the brunch, a variety of women leaders in […]

The Art of Converting New Clients: A YPN Breakfast Recap

On Wednesday, February 26, we hosted the “The Art of Converting New Clients” breakfast at our historic breakfast spot, Manny’s Deli.  Consistent lead generation is a crucial foundation for building […]

January 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 […]

February 2025 Association Bylaw Amendments: What You Need to Know

The association’s bylaws were amended in February 2025 to include new training requirements required by the National Association of REALTORS®. If you are a new member: You are required to […]

Introducing The 2025 Leadership Accelerator Class

Congratulations to the following Chicago REALTORS® who have been chosen for our Leadership Accelerator class. This program will help attendees prepare for the next steps in their leadership journey in […]