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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 […]
*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 […]
In response to the evolving industry, we’re expanding access to Chicago’s MLS so out-of-state REALTORS® can tap into one of the most advanced MLS platforms in the country, while keeping […]
In 2006, a Presidential proclamation and Congressional resolution officially recognized May as Jewish American Heritage Month, creating a dedicated time to honor the history, culture and contributions of Jewish Americans. […]
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to recognize the history, leadership and lasting contributions of AAPI communities across the country. This month carries important historical […]
We are excited to announce the hiring of Ms. Shawn Sanford as Vice President of Membership, Learning and Professional Growth. Sanford joined the Chicago Association of REALTORS® on May 5th, […]
At April’s YPN Breakfast, our panel revealed the transformative practice that built their success: database management. They broke down the disciplined, daily habits that turn casual contacts into lifelong clients […]
In Chicago’s real estate market, fair housing is a professional standard — and for REALTORS® in one of the most comprehensively protected cities in the country, a consistent and inclusive […]
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is one of the most misunderstood tools in Chicago’s housing landscape. During our Fair Housing Month webinar, Jessica Mallon, Director of Policy and Fair […]
At our recent Fair Housing Month webinar, we welcomed Executive Director of the Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance Adam Ballard, who highlighted how families are using Housing Choice Vouchers to […]
*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 […]
In Cook County, an organization is working to address vacant and underused properties across the region. While real estate agents often compete for a limited number of listings, the Cook […]