8 Steps To Prepare For Taxes & Reduce Financial Stress
According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 88% of REALTORS® are independent contractors. If you fall into this category, you may have a unique scenario that can lead to struggles […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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Top Producer Tips
How do you stay motivated during times of uncertainty in our industry? “I set goals. Life is like driving to an appointment or a showing to meet with a client—if […]
2023 Mayoral Run-Off: What to Know, How to Cast Your Vote & More!
On April 4, the run-off election for the Chicago mayor and 14 aldermanic races will take place. We’ve put together a guide for what you should know on the two […]
Three Steps to Renew Your Managing Broker’s License By April 30, 2023
Get Ready For the April 30, 2023 Deadline STEP 1 Identify how many hours of CE you need to complete (based on the issue date of your license, which you can look up […]
February 2023 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 […]
Introducing CREXi: Our New Commercial Listing Tool
Amplify your commercial listings, complete more transactions and grow your business through our new partnership with CREXi! Through our partnership, members of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® and CommercialForum can list commercial […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Events, Resources & More!
March is Women’s History Month! Find out how we’re honoring the women who have impacted our industry and how you can get involved. Celebrate International Women’s Day at our annual […]
Thriving In a Shifting Market: A YPN Breakfast Recap
On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, we hosted our monthly YPN breakfast “Thriving In A Shifting Market” at our home base, Manny’s Deli. We were so excited to get together in […]
January 2023 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 […]
Source of Income Now a Protected Class in Illinois
As of Jan. 1. 2023, source of income (SOI) has been added to the list of statewide protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act. The new law bans discrimination […]
5 Best Practices When Showing Units in Managed Buildings
Showing a property in a managed building, such as a condominium, apartment or co-op, can present unique situations that often don’t exist when showing single-family homes. These situations require different […]
Winter 2023 Chicago REALTOR® Magazine
The latest issue of Chicago REALTOR® is now available. Enjoy the content in the format of your choice. You can find the digital PDF flipbook below, with links to blog-format […]