The 2021 Sales Awards: A Recap
Thank you to those who could join us for the 2021 Sales Awards! We hope you enjoyed being back in person as we celebrated another year of accomplishments. Tag Yourself […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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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 […]