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How to Brand & Market Yourself: A YPN Breakfast Recap

In the real estate industry, standing out from the crowd isn’t just an advantage—it’s a necessity. At a recent YPN breakfast event, a panel of Chicagoland REALTORS® shared their secrets […]

June 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 […]

Maximize Your Commercial Listings: CREXi Partnerships To Know About

Are you leveraging the full power of your listing tools? As a member of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® and CommercialForum, you already have exclusive access to a curated view […]

Client Consultation Cornerstones: A YPN Breakfast Recap

As a relationship-reliant business, client consultations can make or break your success in real estate. At the June YPN breakfast, three experienced Chicagoland agents shared their strategies for conducting effective […]

Summer 2025 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 articles. Chicago […]

Q&A with Millie Rosenbloom

You’ve had a longstanding career in this industry. How have you gotten to where you are today? Real estate has been in my blood since childhood, watching my parents invest […]

Power & Allyship in Action

In a time where social consciousness is reshaping industries, the real estate sector stands at a critical juncture. The concepts of power and allyship are no longer abstract ideals but […]

Identifying & Fostering Talent

No matter the endeavor, the success of any team depends on the people. Identifying key talents, fostering your team members’ growth and supporting them in areas where they may struggle […]

Catherine Holbrook-Healy: A Light That Shined So Bright

In January, the Chicago real estate community was shaken by the heartbreaking news of the passing of Catherine Holbrook-Healy. A devoted REALTOR®, cherished friend and passionate volunteer with the Chicago […]

Unplug To Recharge

BY ALICE WEINERT | Haven & Loft Realty Getting out of town for a vacation can feel like an impossible task. What if a buyer wants to see a property […]

The Future Obama Presidential Center

A World-Class Cultural Destination at Home on Chicago’s South Side By The Obama Foundation For generations, the 500-acre historic Jackson Park has been a natural oasis for Chicagoans—a place to […]

Summer 2025: President’s Column

After nearly 20 years of showings, closings, negotiations—and enough coffee to fuel a small town—I’ve learned a lot about real estate and people. Some of it came from textbooks and […]