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Actionable Ways You Can Lead with Diversity: A 360° Summit Panel Recap

How do these top-performing REALTORS® lead and run successful, thriving teams and offices? During our most recent 360° Summit, three powerhouses—Farrah Wilder with REAL Diversity, Erica Esquivel with The Resurrection […]

Practical, Trust-Building tactics For Growth: A 360° Summit Recap

The words “diversity, equity and inclusion” are more than just buzzwords—they’re essential components of a thriving business. At our most recent 360° Summit, marketing expert Kelly McDonald, McDonald Marketing, shared […]

3 Ways to Elevate Your Real Estate Practice Through Inclusion: A 360° Summit Recap

As REALTORS®, we’re always seeking ways to enhance our services and expand our reach. At this year’s 360° Summit, Ryan Davis of Davis & Associates delivered a thought-provoking presentation on […]

Apply For A First Time Homebuyers Home Warranty Grant This June

In celebration of Homeownership Month this June, we’re offering 10 first-time homebuyers a chance to receive a $250 reimbursement grant toward their home warranty. To Chicago REALTORS®: Nominate one of […]

Activating Your Appraisal Strategy: A YPN Breakfast Recap

Understanding the nuances of property appraisals can make or break a deal in the real estate market. A recent panel discussion at the monthly YPN Breakfast event series invited industry […]

June is National Homeownership Month: Share These Resources With Your Sphere

June is Homeownership Month—a time to recognize the power of property ownership and our essential role in making it possible. As REALTORS®, we are more than transaction facilitators. We are […]

Celebrating 2025 Pride Month

June is the official month to commemorate and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community throughout our city, state and country! As an association, we continue to celebrate the strength and diversity of […]

April 2025 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 […]

Mentally Managing the Real Estate Rollercoaster: A YPN Breakfast Recap

The Impossible Task? Finding Balance Running a real estate business can feel like a never-ending rollercoaster ride with drastic highs and lows, slow moments and high-speed turns. Constantly juggling client […]

Dave Naso Appointed Chief Operating Officer

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® is excited to announce that Dave Naso has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) following a nationwide search. Naso will begin his role on May 15, […]

Resources for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! According to History.com, “The month of May was chosen for AAPI Heritage Month because it commemorates the immigration of the first Japanese […]

Resources for Jewish American Heritage Month

In 2006, a Presidential proclamation and Congressional resolution named May Jewish American Heritage Month. Jewish American Heritage Month provides an opportunity for all Americans to celebrate and draw inspiration from […]