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Cook County Treasurer Sending $22 Million In Refunds to Property Owner Who Overpaid On Taxes

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is sending more than $22 million in automatic refunds to more than 10,000 property owners who overpaid their property taxes last year. Most automatic refund […]

June 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 […]

Unlocking Inventory: A YPN Breakfast Recap

On Wednesday, June 26 breakfast, we hosted the “Unlocking Inventory” breakfast featuring guest speakers Emelin Brown, Realty of Chicago, Perdure Carter, Dream Spots Leasing, Jason O’Beirne, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, […]

Announcing The 2024-2025 Board Of Directors

The official 2024-2025 Board of Directors has been announced. Newly elected officers and directors will be installed later this year at the 141st Inaugural Gala. President Erika Villegas RE/MAX In the Village […]

Congratulations To The 2024 REALTOR® Award Winners!

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2024 REALTOR® Awards! Learn more about the awards criteria and eligibility here. Applications for the 2025 awards will open in the new year. REALTOR® OF THE […]

Resources to Celebrate Disability Pride Month

WHAT IS DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH? July is Disability Pride Month, and this year, it’s celebrating its 34th anniversary! Disability Pride Month began following the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) […]

May 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 […]

Seven Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth

What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is a blended term of the date of June 19, 1865, otherwise known as Freedom Day. On January 1, 1863, President Lincoln enacted the Emancipation Proclamation […]

New President-Elect & Treasurer Sworn In

On Wednesday, June 5, Lutalo McGee, Ani Real Estate, was sworn in as Chicago Association of REALTORS® President-Elect and Sarah Ware, Ware Realty Group, was sworn in as Chicago Association […]

Homeownership Month: Tools For Every Step of the Transaction

June is Homeownership Month! As REALTORS®, you have the unique opportunity to help make your client’s homeownership dreams become a reality. Promoting homeownership to your sphere and continuing your relationships […]

Everything You Need To Celebrate Pride Month In 2024!

June is Pride Month! We work to support the LGBTQ+ community in real estate, fight discrimination and encourage equal and Fair Housing for everyone. Learn the in-depth history of the LGBTQ+ […]