Relive the Fun from the 140th Annual Inaugural Gala
Thank you to all who attended the 140th Inaugural Gala. Relive all the fun from this year’s event, with photos and videos celebrating our special guests. Watch the Speeches View […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
Welcome to the Chicago Association of REALTORS® blog and news hub. Explore magazine articles, industry updates and more. You can filter by category or tag based on your interests.
Your Online Membership Experience is Easier Than Ever: Welcome to the New & Improved ChicagoREALTOR.com
Improving your online experience is important to us! The new look for chicagorealtor.com is easier to navigate and search, has a friendlier mobile experience, is more accessible (hello, dark mode!) […]
Meet The 2023 REALTOR® Award Winners!
Jump to the award recipient’s bio below: REALTOR® of the Year: Antje Gehrken, A.R.E. Partners The REALTOR® of the Year Award is the highest and most coveted award that can […]
2023 Hall of Fame Inductee: Marion Valle, Valle Realty
Marion Valle Managing Broker & Owner, Valle RealtyInducted September 22, 2023 “Real Estate Regulator and Leader, Co-Founder of Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation” Marion Valle’s impressive real estate career has […]
What You Need to Know About the Real Estate Transfer Tax Resolution
Update 11/7/2023 On Nov. 7, Chicago City Council approved (32-17) the ballot question to increase the real estate transfer tax. Despite our advocacy efforts and significant outreach, this measure was […]
Congratulations to Chicago REALTORS® Appointed As Illinois REALTORS® Committee Leaders
Congratulations to the Chicago REALTORS® who have been appointed as Illinois REALTORS® committee leaders: Thank you all for your dedication to our industry and leadership.
Professional Development Month 2023: Tools & Resources For Business & Professional Success
October is Professional Development Month. Do you have business or professional goals you want to achieve in the upcoming year? We have the tools and resources to get you there. […]
August 2023 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 […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in 2023!
Every year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. According to National Today, “The idea for Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated throughout the latter half of September and […]
Real Estate Transfer Tax Resolution Introduced in City Council
Yesterday, a proposed resolution to the real estate transfer tax was introduced to City Council that would raise the real estate transfer tax on properties over $1 million. In October, […]
Treasurer Maria Pappas & ABC 7 Chicago To Host Phone Bank for Refund for Missed Exemptions on Sept. 14
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and ABC 7 Chicago will host an “Our Homes Matter” phone bank Sept. 14 to help taxpayers learn if they are owed refunds. Taxpayers can […]
Your Safety is The Biggest Priority: REALTOR® Safety Month Resources
Risks to your safety are out there. We want you to feel empowered if an imminent threat, of any kind, comes your way. We’ve compiled tools for your use, articles […]