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Coming This February: Training BOTH Real Estate Brokers & Admins Can Attend

Hey brokers and managing brokers! Interested in hiring a personal assistant or admin to help expand your business potential? Or, are you looking to hone and improve the processes and […]

December 2021 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 […]

Volunteer Spotlight: LaShaun Brown-Glenn

Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with RPAC Fundraising Work Group member LáShaun Brown-Glenn, EXIT […]

Chicago REALTORS® Honored on Swanepoel’s Power 200 & Watch Lists

Chicago REALTORS® Stephen Baird, Baird & Warner, and Past President Michael Golden and Thad Wong, @properties, have been included on the Swanepoel Power 200 list for 2022. Past President Tommy […]

2022 Market Outlook Recap: Five Event Takeaways

On Thursday, January 13, we hosted our 2022 Market Outlook event. Three leading real estate economists forecasted what we can expect for the year ahead. Lawrence Yun, National Association of […]

2021 Annual Report

After over a year of virtual meetings, events, work and networking, in 2021 we found ways to slowly and safely connect in-person once again. We’re so proud of everything we […]

Introducing the 2022 Leadership Accelerator Class!

Congratulations to the following Chicago REALTORS® who have been chosen for our inaugural Leadership Accelerator class: This program will help attendees prepare for the next steps in their leadership journey […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Amy Wu, 2021-2022 YPN Vice Chair

Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with our 2021-2022 Young Professionals Network Vice Chair Amy […]

Winter 2021 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 […]

Winter 2021: Editor’s Picks

It was so nice to gather together to install our new leadership in person this year. You can check out all the photos here. I was struck by something 2022 […]

Your Winter Government Affairs Update

2022 CHICAGO BUDGET: REAL ESTATE HIGHLIGHTS & CONCERNS Mayor Lori Lightfoot presented her budget to City Council on September 20, 2021. The proposal contains $635 million to maintain and expand […]