First Installment of 2023 property tax bills sent to homeowners
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas has mailed 1.8 million first installments of property taxes for tax year 2023. Payments are due March 1, 2024. The first installment is 55% of […]
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2023 Annual Report
In 2023, we continued to work together to make Chicago a vibrant place to live, work and play. Here’s what we accomplished together. We broadened our city’s global reach. We […]
Top Takeaways from the 2024 Market Outlook
On Thursday, January 18, we hosted our annual Market Outlook event. Dr. Lawrence Yun, National Association of REALTORS®, provided the residential outlook while Brandon Svec, CoStar Group, provided commercial predictions. […]
In Memory of Hall of Fame Recipient Daniel L. Goodwin
Daniel L. Goodwin, Chicago Association of REALTORS® 2004 Hall of Fame inductee, passed away on January 19, 2024, at the age of 80. Goodwin was the Founder, Chairman and CEO […]
Winter 2024 Chicago REALTOR® Magazine
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 […]
Winter 2024: Editor’s Pick
Another year has begun! I have no doubt that 2024 will call for elevated levels of leadership and peer-to-peer support. For nearly 20 years, I have had a front-row seat […]
Winter 2024: Association News
Directors Take on Leadership Roles Throughout Chicago Congratulations to Treasurer Lutalo McGee, Ani Real Estate, who was appointed chair of the Rainbow PUSH Housing Steering Committee and as a member […]
A Look At the Year Ahead with Public Policy Coordinating Committee Chair Staci Slattery
In November, we caught up with the Public Policy Coordinating Committee Chair Staci Slattery, North Clybourn Group, Inc., to discuss what we can expect in the year ahead in government […]
Illinois Is a Top Destination For Foreign Buyers: How to Expand Your Business Globally
Over the last few years, Illinois has consistently found its way to the top of all US states that attract foreign buyers of real estate. So, what does this mean […]
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 […]