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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
*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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]