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Hall of Fame Inductee Marki Lemons Ryhal: Innovating Real Estate, Inspiring Legacies & Investing in People

Entrepreneurship runs in Marki Lemons Ryhal’s blood. Her family has long shaped Chicago’s business landscape, from Lem’s Bar-B-Q to a newspaper stand in Washington Park. By the age of 10, […]

Introducing 2025-2026 President Lutalo McGee, Ani Real Estate

Vision. Purpose. Community. These qualities are at the core of everything Lutalo McGee builds. As the 2025–2026 President of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, the Ani Real Estate founder is […]

How REALTOR® Volunteers Shape the Real Estate Industry at Every Level (And You Can Too!)

Every time a new form or contract is published, a dedicated committee of members is behind that form. The same is true across association initiatives and benefits; every course we […]

The Real Estate Cybersecurity Playbook: How to Protect Yourself & Your Clients

Our ability to work, travel, relax and even find human connection often relies in some way on technology. Technology gives us unparalleled access to information and convenience, but it also […]

How Storytelling Builds Trust and Closes Deals

In a business where trust is everything, storytelling has become one of the most powerful tools for REALTORS®. Clients have always wanted more than facts; they want to feel a […]

Micro-Housing, Major Opportunity

As Chicago continues to grapple with affordability, inventory constraints and growing demand for flexible living options, one trend is quietly transforming the city’s housing landscape: micro-housing. These compact, highly efficient […]

Winter 2026: Association News

Global Real Estate Council & YPN Shine at NAR NXT At the NAR NXT conference in November, two of our committees took center stage with standout achievements. During the International […]

Introducing The 2026 Leadership Accelerator Class

Congratulations to the following Chicago REALTORS® who have been chosen for our Leadership Accelerator class. This program will help attendees prepare for the next steps in their leadership journey in their […]

New 2026 Residential Lease & Security Deposit Interest Rates Now Available

The 2026 Chicago Residential Lease is now available on our Forms & Contracts webpage. Changes to this year’s lease include: The Chicago Residential Lease is an excellent member benefit for all […]

6 Ways You Can Maximize Your Membership in 2026

Thank you for being a Chicago REALTOR®! Your membership provides you with tools created for REALTOR® success, by REALTORS®. As your local association, we provide a wide variety of business-boosting benefits […]

NEW: Updates To 2025 Sales Awards Recognition for Teams

The 2025 Sales Awards is coming up! Save the date for April 2, 2026 event; ticket sales will open in the new year. As we get ready to celebrate, here’s […]

November 2025 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 […]