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In January, the Chicago real estate community was shaken by the heartbreaking news of the passing of Catherine Holbrook-Healy. A devoted REALTOR®, cherished friend and passionate volunteer with the Chicago […]
BY ALICE WEINERT | Haven & Loft Realty Getting out of town for a vacation can feel like an impossible task. What if a buyer wants to see a property […]
A World-Class Cultural Destination at Home on Chicago’s South Side By The Obama Foundation For generations, the 500-acre historic Jackson Park has been a natural oasis for Chicagoans—a place to […]
After nearly 20 years of showings, closings, negotiations—and enough coffee to fuel a small town—I’ve learned a lot about real estate and people. Some of it came from textbooks and […]
As we send this issue off to press, I am en route to Washington, D.C., with 50 fellow Chicago REALTORS® who are ready to advocate for our industry, our clients […]
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® is more than just a network of real estate professionals—we’re a community of passionate, driven people who choose to make a difference. Take Millie Rosenbloom, […]
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025 REALTOR® Awards! Learn more about the awards criteria and eligibility here. Applications for the 2026 awards will open in the new year. REALTOR® OF THE […]
WHAT IS DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH? July is Disability Pride Month, and this year, it’s celebrating its 35th anniversary! Disability Pride Month began following the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) […]
The following forms have been updated and are now available in our Forms & Contracts library. MRED and all e-signature vendors have also been sent a copy of these revised […]
The official 2025-2026 Board of Directors has been announced. Newly elected officers and directors will be installed later this year at the 142nd Inaugural Gala. President Lutalo McGee Ani Real Estate President-Elect Vicky Silvano […]
*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 […]
On Thursday, June 12, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® presented Frank J. Williams, FJ Williams Realty, with the second-ever Titan Award. The Titan Award is reserved for REALTORS® who show […]