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During our 360° Summit: Leading with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in June, CEO Michelle Mills Clement sat down with special guest Paula Williams Madison, Chairman and CEO of Madison Media […]
The latest issue of Chicago REALTOR® is now available. Enjoy the content in the format of your choice. You can find the digital PDF flipbook below, with links to blog-format articles. CAR […]
With so many changes in our industry, and new definitions around “working with a buyer”, we wanted to provide a refresher on the different types of agency in Illinois. Illinois […]
Now, more than ever, identifying and showcasing your value to your clients is important to your continued success and to the work we do to help people achieve the dream […]
The Chicago market has seen a steady decrease in inventory that has gained steam over the last four years, hitting its lowest in December 2023 with just over 4,500 homes […]
Everyone’s brains work in different ways. This is also known as neurodiversity. Due to our biology, nature, nurture and many other factors, no two people’s minds work exactly alike! To […]
Imagine, you want to update your bathroom. You find a contractor online who is offering a great deal on the work you want done. They come in, do the job, […]
2023 brought challenges as well as new opportunities to our industry. Keep reading to hear from our 2023 top producers for tips on how they’ve grown to new heights, the […]
In May, over 50 Chicago REALTORS® traveled to Washington, D.C. for the National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings. These meetings advance the work of NAR – protecting property ownership and […]
Local, state and national REALTOR® association advocacy efforts protect your business and private property rights. Over the last year, the power of our advocacy efforts has been evident through the […]
This issue of Chicago REALTOR® Magazine is brimming with invaluable insights from our dedicated community of REALTORS®. A heartfelt thank you to all the contributors for sharing their expertise and […]
When the world shut down due to COVID-19 in 2020, my world changed in more ways than just one. The day before the shutdown, in between meetings to navigate an […]