January 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 […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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February 2025 Association Bylaw Amendments: What You Need to Know
The association’s bylaws were amended in February 2025 to include new training requirements required by the National Association of REALTORS®. If you are a new member: You are required to […]
Introducing The 2025 Leadership Accelerator Class
Congratulations to the following Chicago REALTORS® who have been chosen for our Leadership Accelerator class. This program will help attendees prepare for the next steps in their leadership journey in […]
Shifting Dynamics, Increased Inventory & Affordability Advantages: A 2025 Chicago Market Outlook
Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of the National Association of REALTORS®, presented his forecast for Chicago’s housing market in 2025 at the Market Outlook. Let’s examine the key factors shaping […]
What You Need To Know: Black History Month
February is Black History Month! Join us as we share homeownership insights, spotlight our Black leaders, share ways to support our Black communities, ways to celebrate and more. Learn Homeownership […]
A Refreshed Look For A New Era
As we evolve to meet your needs, we’re also refreshing how we represent ourselves. We’re thrilled to unveil our refreshed logo— a vibrant design that celebrates the thriving, diverse community […]
Securely Send, Request or Collect Money with Our New Member Perk, DepositLink!
Introducing our new member perk, DepositLink! DepositLink is a payment solution platform that replaces paper checks and wire transfers so you can focus on what matters—supporting your clients. The platform […]
Nominate Your Peers For A 2025 REALTOR® Award
REALTORS® make a difference in our communities. They are rising stars, changemakers and community advocates who work to make our neighborhoods thriving places to live, work and play. It takes […]
Make an Impact As A Leader: Apply for the 2025-2026 Board of Directors
Step up as a leader in our industry! Join our Board of Directors and help shape the direction of our association and the future of our industry. We’re seeking passionate […]
Two Laws You Need to Know Regarding The Illinois Landlord Tenant Act
The Illinois Landlord Tenant Act had two important amendments that went into effect on January 1, 2025. If your business involves rentals in Illinois, you’ll want to ensure you and […]
2024 Annual Report
In 2024, we continued to work together to make Chicago a vibrant place to live, work and play. Here’s what we accomplished together. Amplifying Our Voice as Chicago Real Estate […]
2025 Purchase & Sales Contract Updates & Training
This year, Chicago-specific purchase and sale contracts and the Multi-Board 8.0 contract are undergoing significant updates. These documents are fundamental to navigating complex transactions for homebuyers and sellers. Below, you’ll […]