Hispanic Heritage Month: Resources, Events & More!
“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 […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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August 2024 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 […]
Meet The Chicago REALTORS® Representing Us Nationally As Committee Leaders
Congratulations to the Chicago REALTORS® who have been appointed as National Association of REALTORS® committee leaders: Zeke Morris EXIT Strategy Realty/EMA Management REALTOR® Party Director The REALTOR® Party advances public […]
Connecting With Neurodiverse Clients Through Compassionate Curiosity: A 360° Summit Recap
At the 2024 360° Summit, Dr. Abigail Cruz, Carnegie Mellon University, delivered a presentation on neurodiversity. Her session challenged real estate professionals to rethink their approach to client interactions and […]
Chicago Association of REALTORS® Named Inclusive Workplace by Best Companies Group & COLOR Magazine
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® has been named a 2024-2025 Inclusive Workplace by Best Companies Group & COLOR Magazine! Best Companies Group, in collaboration with COLOR Magazine, recognizes businesses that […]
Keeping Yourself & Your Clients Safe: REALTOR® Safety Month
REALTORS® face job-related risks every day—working alone, meeting with strangers in unfamiliar places and sharing personal information. Incorporating safety practices can help mitigate risks and ensure safety. Keep reading for […]
Confronting Appraisal Bias: A 360° Summit Recap
During the Chicago REALTORS® 360° Summit, a group of experts gathered to discuss one of the most pressing issues facing the real estate industry today: appraisal bias. As real estate […]
Advocacy Updates from Department of Housing Commissioner Lissette Castañeda
On Wednesday, August 14th, Department of Housing Commissioner Lissette Castañeda met with our Board of Directors to share insights on issues pertaining to housing in Chicago. Establishing relationships like these […]
Finding Your Niche: A YPN Breakfast Recap
On Wednesday, July 28, we hosted the “How to Find Your Niche” breakfast featuring guest speakers Joseph Morris, Keller Williams ONEChicago, Rafael Murillo, COMPASS, Ryan Smith, RE/MAX Properties, and moderated […]
July 2024 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 […]
The Transformative Power of Compassion & Inclusion in Real Estate: A 360° Summit Recap
During our 360° Summit, John Young, a national speaker and a REALTOR® from RE/MAX Metro Washington, D.C., provided insights for serving clients with disabilities. Across the globe, over 1.3 billion […]
Breaking Into Commercial Real Estate: A Commercial Kickstarter Recap
During the Commercial Kickstarter event, a panel of seasoned professionals discussed how to succeed in this competitive field through grit, continuous education and finding your niche. Below, hear the top […]