7 Steps to Generating & Converting Rental Leads

One key component to making an investment property a successful endeavor for you or your clients is finding and securing the right tenants to live there, quickly and efficiently. Long-term, […]

Welcome To Armour Square

Located three miles from the Loop on Chicago’s south side, Armour Square is a happy medium between a popular tourist location, residential hot spot and culturally authentic experience. While many […]

Embrace Your Green Thumb with These Houseplants

If you’re looking to bring the outdoors in, houseplants are a great way to spruce up any room of your home. Houseplants also make great client gifts! But determining what […]

The Future of Home is Here: What You Need to Know About High-Performing Homes

Electrification is a natural evolution in how we’ve historically fueled our homes, as many homes operating on gas today were originally fueled by coal or heating oil. In the mid-1900s, […]

Summer 2022: Foundation Update

Congratulations to the REALTOR® ELITE Mentorship Program Class of 2022 The REALTOR® ELITE Program matches ELITE’rs (mentees) with coaches to develop and support the next generation of industry leaders. Coaches […]

A Local Black-Owned Museum and Theater Awarded 2022 Small Business Grants

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, metropolitan small businesses were hit the hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these businesses are still trying to bounce back and adjust […]

Summer 2022: Government Affairs Update

TRANSFER TAXES BACK IN THE NEWS The Real Estate Transfer Tax is imposed when titled real estate property is transferred within the city of Chicago. This spring, the Bring Chicago […]

Summer 2022: Association News

Tommy Choi Named 2023 Illinois REALTORS® Treasurer Nominee Past President Tommy Choi, Keller Williams ONEChicago, has been named the 2023 Illinois REALTORS® Treasurer nominee. Choi was our 2020 REALTOR® of […]

Women Empowering Women: Advice & Insights from Titans of Industry: Women in Real Estate

We kicked off Women’s History Month with a bang during our Titans of Industry: Women in Real Estate event. Keep reading for valuable insights from our powerhouse speakers. Four Tips […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Betsy Green, Professional Standards Committee Member

Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with a member of the Professional Standards Committee member […]

NAR Bi-Lateral Partner From Cambodia Visits Chicago

We were honored to welcome “Oknha” Head of Country at IQI Cambodia Chandy Mann to Chicago last month. Alongside NAR leadership, we toured the NAR building and discussed U.S. real […]

CEO Michelle Mills Clement Appointed to Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) Board of Directors

CEO Michelle Mills Clement has been named to the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) Board of Directors by Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) is […]