How Chicago REALTORS® Structure Their Week For Sucess: A YPN Breakfast Recap
No two days in real estate look the same — but the most successful agents find a way to bring structure to the chaos. At our latest YPN Breakfast, moderator […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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Be a Voice for Chicago: Apply for the D77 Committee
Strong communities are built through strong connections. The D77 Committee brings together Chicago REALTORS® who want to build relationships, stay engaged with local issues and serve as trusted connectors in […]
June 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 […]
Congratulations To The 2026 REALTOR® Award Winners!
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 REALTOR® Awards! Learn more about the awards criteria and eligibility here. Applications for the 2027 awards will open in the new year. REALTOR® OF THE […]
Summer 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 […]
Summer 2026: Association News
Chicago REALTORS® Past Presidents Honored During the Illinois REALTORS®’ REALTOR® of the Year Banquet Congratulations to one of our past presidents, Sarah Ware, Ware Realty Group, on being named the […]
The Chicago Advantage: Why Businesses Keep Choosing the Windy City
As Chicago REALTORS®, we know what makes this city exceptional: the people, the culture, the lakefront, the iconic skyline and our 77 community areas. Just as important, though often less […]
The Tax Of Not Knowing: Understanding How Taxes Work For You
By Darion Wiggs, Wiggs CPA Tax and Accounting LLC As a Certified Public Accountant and tax strategist who works closely with real estate professionals every day, my goal is simple: […]
Creating Space for Community: Chicago REALTORS® Foundation Supports the National Public Housing Museum
When artist Marisa Morán Jahn and architect Rafi Segal began designing an installation for the National Public Housing Museum, they did not keep the work confined to a studio. They […]
How to Ethically Navigate Multiple Offers
By Dave Naso, Chicago Association of REALTORS® When a listing goes live in a low-inventory market with strong buyer demand, the clock starts ticking: a buyer texts their REALTOR® within […]
Using AI To Work Smarter, Not Harder
It’s 8:45 AM, and the day is already moving fast. A seller is waiting for their listing to go live, and the property description still needs polish. A buyer has […]
Summer 2026: Editor’s Note
One of the highlights of our 2026 Market Outlook event was hearing from Phil Clement and the team at World Business Chicago. His presentation brought something that can sometimes get […]