Smile! You’re (Probably) on Camera
With the advent of smart technology in the home — doorbells, speakers, cameras and more — surveillance issues are more prevalent than ever. You need to be aware of the […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
Welcome to the Chicago Association of REALTORS® blog and news hub. Explore magazine articles, industry updates and more. You can filter by category or tag based on your interests.
Advance Your April with These Member Benefits
In order for you to be the best in the business, you need the proper tools, tips and coursework to guide you. That’s where the Chicago Association of REALTORS® comes […]
February 2019 Market Snapshot
MARKET SNAPSHOT – CITY OF CHICAGO *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the […]
Supercharge Your March, With These Member Benefits
In order for you to be the best in the business, you need the proper tools, tips and coursework to guide you. That’s where the Chicago Association of REALTORS® comes […]
Chicago’s Two Major Newspapers Voice Their Opposition to Rent Control
Rent control continues to pose a threat to Chicago. This month, two House Bills went before the Judiciary Civil Law Committee in an attempt to lift the ban on rent […]
Election Day is February 26: Here’s Your Voter’s Guide
TODAY IS ELECTION DAY! Today is the day you cast your vote for Chicago’s next mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and your ward’s alderman. Here’s what you need to know […]
January 2019 Market Snapshot
MARKET SNAPSHOT – CITY OF CHICAGO *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the […]
New 48-Hour Listing Status Requirement for connectMLS – Effective March 1, 2019
Beginning March 1, 2019, connectMLS users will be required to make listing status changes within 48 hours, including weekends and holidays. This new requirement applies to the following statuses: Previously, […]
New Amendment to Code of Ethics Requires Proof of Submitted Offer
The REALTOR® Code of Ethics is a living, breathing document, so it continues to be updated to remain relevant with trends and practices which we see throughout the year. One […]
Dearborn REALTIST® Board Community Wealth Building Day – Saturday, February 16th
Our Industry Partner, the Dearborn REALTIST Board® (DRB), is focused on increasing Chicago’s Black homeownership. Throughout 2019, DRB will host a series a of community wealth-building days to provide Black […]
December 2018 Market Snapshot
MARKET SNAPSHOT – CITY OF CHICAGO *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the […]
2019 Market Outlook: A Recap
We kicked off 2019 with our annual Market Outlook event to make sure you’re equipped with the information you need to grow your business throughout the year. realtor.com® Chief Economist […]