The 2026 Market Outlook Economists Q&A Panel
One of the most anticipated sessions at the 2026 Market Outlook brought leading housing and market professionals together for a conversation on affordability, supply, policy and the evolving role of […]
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.
The 2026 Residential Real Estate Outlook
At the 2026 Market Outlook, Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of REALTORS®, shared an outlook of the residential housing market, framing 2026 as a year of […]
The 2026 Commercial Real Estate Outlook
At the 2026 Market Outlook, Adrian Brizuela, Associate Director of Market Analytics for CoStar, delivered a comprehensive look at where Chicago’s commercial real estate market stands today and what REALTORS® […]
Market Share, Made Accessible: Turn Local Data Into Client Wins
At the 2026 Market Outlook, Marki Lemons Ryhal, Global Keynote Speaker for ReMarkiTable LLC, challenged REALTORS® to rethink how they use data, technology and their existing member benefits to grow […]
December 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 […]
Winter 2026 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 […]
IMPORTANT: Updated Forms & Contracts Breakdown
This week, we published seven updated forms and contracts to our Forms and Contracts Library. These forms are also available in the libraries of our e-signature partners such as DocuSign and Dotloop, and will be updated in MRED’s form library in […]
Winter 2026: Editor’s Note
When REALTORS® combine heart with skill, something special happens. This issue of Chicago REALTOR® Magazine brings this to life through three articles I’m especially excited to share with you. First […]
Winter 2026: President’s Perspective
Advocacy is a priority in everything I do. When I first stepped into this business, my goal was simple: to create opportunities for others. Over the years, I’ve seen how […]
Winter 2026: From the CEO
Our careers are not built alone. They are built through trusted mentorship. Mentors don’t always take the same shape or hold an official title. Sometimes, they’re a seasoned executive who […]
Maximizing Your MLS Listings: Insider Tips for Better Visibility & Results
As a veteran trainer and a working broker in today’s real estate market, I’ve seen firsthand how a well-crafted MLS listing can either elevate your professional brand or quietly destroy […]
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, […]