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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 […]

Chicago’s MLS Now Available to Out-of-State REALTORS® — Here’s What It Means for You

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 […]

Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month

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. […]

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

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 […]

Introducing Ms. Shawn Sanford, Vice President of Membership, Learning, and Professional Growth

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, […]