A Local Black-Owned Museum and Theater Awarded 2022 Small Business Grants

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, metropolitan small businesses were hit the hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these businesses are still trying to bounce back and adjust […]

Summer 2022: Government Affairs Update

TRANSFER TAXES BACK IN THE NEWS The Real Estate Transfer Tax is imposed when titled real estate property is transferred within the city of Chicago. This spring, the Bring Chicago […]

Summer 2022: Association News

Tommy Choi Named 2023 Illinois REALTORS® Treasurer Nominee Past President Tommy Choi, Keller Williams ONEChicago, has been named the 2023 Illinois REALTORS® Treasurer nominee. Choi was our 2020 REALTOR® of […]

Women Empowering Women: Advice & Insights from Titans of Industry: Women in Real Estate

We kicked off Women’s History Month with a bang during our Titans of Industry: Women in Real Estate event. Keep reading for valuable insights from our powerhouse speakers. Four Tips […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Betsy Green, Professional Standards Committee Member

Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with a member of the Professional Standards Committee member […]

NAR Bi-Lateral Partner From Cambodia Visits Chicago

We were honored to welcome “Oknha” Head of Country at IQI Cambodia Chandy Mann to Chicago last month. Alongside NAR leadership, we toured the NAR building and discussed U.S. real […]

CEO Michelle Mills Clement Appointed to Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) Board of Directors

CEO Michelle Mills Clement has been named to the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) Board of Directors by Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) is […]

Past President Frank J. Williams Receives Association of Illinois Real Estate Educators (AIREE) Educator of the Year Award

Congratulations to Past President Frank J. Williams, F.J. Williams Realty, who is receiving this year’s Association of Illinois Real Estate Educators (AIREE) Educator of the Year Award. Frank is a […]

Breaking Into Luxury Sales: A YPN Breakfast Recap

On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, we hosted our monthly YPN breakfast “Breaking Into Luxury Sales” at our home base, Manny’s Deli. We were so excited to get together in person, […]

Top 5 Takeaways from Our 360° Summit: Leading with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

On Thursday, June 16, we got together for the 360° Summit: Leading with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. During this event, we discussed how to recharge, empower and champion diversity, equity […]

Chicago REALTORS® Volunteer to Clean Dozens of City Parks

On Tuesday, June 14, Chicago REALTORS® came together to clean dozens of parks throughout the city during our Pitch in for the Parks event. Volunteers picked up trash, helped with […]

May 2022 Market Snapshot

MARKET SNAPSHOT — CITY OF CHICAGO *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the […]