Celebrating Pride Month This June
Happy Pride Month from the Chicago Association of REALTORS®! We continue to celebrate the strength and diversity of our industry and organization. This month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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Master Your Time, Protect Your Energy: A YPN Breakfast Recap
Real estate transactions can test REALTORS® in a variety of ways, from fragile deals, anxious clients and a market that demands everything you’ve got. During our latest YPN Breakfast, moderator […]
Expand Your Business Beyond Borders: Golden Visas Key Takeaways
On May 20th, the Chicago REALTORS® Global Real Estate Council hosted Golden Visas: Navigating International Business, a program exploring how investor immigration programs are shaping the way clients think about […]
April 2026 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 […]
Chicago’s MLS Now Available to Out-of-State REALTORS® — Here’s What It Means for You
In response to the evolving industry, we’re expanding access to Chicago’s MLS so out-of-state REALTORS® can tap into one of the most advanced MLS platforms in the country, while keeping […]
Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month
In 2006, a Presidential proclamation and Congressional resolution officially recognized May as Jewish American Heritage Month, creating a dedicated time to honor the history, culture and contributions of Jewish Americans. […]
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to recognize the history, leadership and lasting contributions of AAPI communities across the country. This month carries important historical […]
Introducing Ms. Shawn Sanford, Vice President of Membership, Learning, and Professional Growth
We are excited to announce the hiring of Ms. Shawn Sanford as Vice President of Membership, Learning and Professional Growth. Sanford joined the Chicago Association of REALTORS® on May 5th, […]
How Chicago REALTORS® Turn Contacts Into Consistent Closings: A YPN Breakfast Recap
At April’s YPN Breakfast, our panel revealed the transformative practice that built their success: database management. They broke down the disciplined, daily habits that turn casual contacts into lifelong clients […]
Fair Housing in Chicago: Compliance, Protections & Professional Practice
In Chicago’s real estate market, fair housing is a professional standard — and for REALTORS® in one of the most comprehensively protected cities in the country, a consistent and inclusive […]
Setting the Record Straight on Chicago’s Housing Choice Voucher Program
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is one of the most misunderstood tools in Chicago’s housing landscape. During our Fair Housing Month webinar, Jessica Mallon, Director of Policy and Fair […]
Beyond Rental Assistance: How Housing Vouchers Can Build Homeownership in Chicago
At our recent Fair Housing Month webinar, we welcomed Executive Director of the Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance Adam Ballard, who highlighted how families are using Housing Choice Vouchers to […]