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Summer 2026: From the CEO

Over the past several months, our industry has continued to navigate rapid change. MLS conversations are evolving. Marketing platforms are shifting. Legislative proposals with significant implications for housing providers, property […]

House Bill 3564 Signed Into Law By Governor

At the end of June, Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 3564 into law. This bill will go into effect on January 1, 2027. What is House Bill 3564? House Bill […]

Announcing Our 2026-2027 Board of Directors

The official 2026-2027 Board of Directors has been announced. Newly elected officers and directors will be installed later this year at the 143rd Inaugural Gala. President Vicky Silvano Real Broker LLC President-Elect Erik Schwab […]

Foundry Park: Inside JDL Development’s Plan to Reimagine a Chicago Megaproject

At CommercialForum’s Power Lunch on June 30th, Founder and CEO of JDL Development Jim Letchinger dove into the process of of turning what was once known as Lincoln Yards into […]

Celebrating Disability Pride Month

WHAT IS DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH? July is Disability Pride Month! The Chicago Association of REALTORS® continues to celebrate the strength and diversity of our industry and organization. A disability is defined […]

Safety Tips Every REALTOR® Should Have in Their Back Pocket: A YPN Breakfast Recap

As a REALTOR®, you open doors for strangers for a living. It’s part of the job — and most of the time, it goes just fine. But as moderator Liza […]

May 2026 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 […]

Chicago Just Launched a New Down Payment Assistance Program — Here’s What Your Clients Need to Know

A new city program could put homeownership within reach for thousands of Chicagoans who’ve been waiting on the sidelines. Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) announced […]

Celebrating Pride Month This June

Happy Pride Month from the Chicago Association of REALTORS®! We continue to celebrate the strength and diversity of our industry and organization. This month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and […]

Master Your Time, Protect Your Energy: A YPN Breakfast Recap

Real estate transactions can test REALTORS® in a variety of ways, from fragile deals, anxious clients and a market that demands everything you’ve got. During our latest YPN Breakfast, moderator […]

Expand Your Business Beyond Borders: Golden Visas Key Takeaways

On May 20th, the Chicago REALTORS® Global Real Estate Council hosted Golden Visas: Navigating International Business, a program exploring how investor immigration programs are shaping the way clients think about […]

April 2026 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 […]