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 […]
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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 […]
Summer 2026: President’s Perspective
Leadership in real estate is measured by impact. Every day, REALTORS® help guide decisions and build relationships that shape neighborhoods, influence opportunity and strengthen communities. This work gives us a […]
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 […]