Watch Our Global Insider’s Series Discussing How the Real Estate Industry Has Been Impacted By the War in Ukraine

On Tuesday, March 29, our Global Real Estate Council held two events to look into the industry impacts and perspectives on the war in Ukraine. During the first video, our […]

Tell Your Story: Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Lending Guidelines

UPDATE April 8, 2022: Have you had a deal fall through due to the new Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac guidelines? If so, we want to hear your story! Click here to […]

Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month

April is Arab American Heritage Month. Last year, the federal government officially recognized it as a time to honor and spotlight the contributions of Arab Americans in our society. “…Arab […]

Two Small, Black-Owned Business Awarded Small Business Grants

During the month of February, we awarded two $1,000 grants to Black-owned small Chicago businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Congratulations to the Black Ensemble Theater and the Haitian American […]

Spring 2022 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 […]

Spring 2022: President’s Perspective

As you may know, my first love and passion is music. I’ve always particularly loved writing songs about people and experiences because they tell stories. As a performer, my goal […]

Spring 2022: From the CEO

“I remember them when…” We use this phrase to reflect on different people’s journeys to greatness. Right now, there are a lot of dreamers in our industry. According to National […]

Spring 2022: Editor’s Picks

Chicago REALTORS® sold $45,266,942,349 in total volume and facilitated 106,785 transaction sides in 2021. Congratulations! I love being part of such an amazing industry. Your hustle and drive this past […]

Who Has the Keys? Building Generational Wealth Through Real Estate

This key could be the actual metal object you use to unlock a door, or it could be valuable information or a solution, but the purpose remains the same: keys […]

Top Producer Tips

What’s your best piece of advice for REALTORS® working to level up their careers this year? “Say yes to every opportunity that comes through the door. It may not work […]

A Promising Year: Check Out What the Economists Have Forecasted for the Chicago Market in 2022

For Chicago real estate, 2021 was a more successful year than anyone could have anticipated. Homes flew off the market, sales prices skyrocketed and interest rates remained low, all of […]

Spring 2022: Government Affairs Update

REALTORS® CALL ON DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT FOR REFORMS Currently, the City of Chicago’s INVEST South/West program gathers resources to inspire growth by transforming underserved commercial corridors and attracting more […]