Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News

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Chicago REALTORS® Leading the Way

Kudos to these members for making the most of their membership! Check out our leaderboards for members taking advantage of our educational and networking opportunities. Congratulations to you for continuing […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Vicky Silvano, 2021 RPAC 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 2020-2021 RPAC Fundraising Committee Vice Chair Vicky […]

Have an Amazing April with These Member Benefits

This April, we have the tools to help you make the most of your membership: Commemorate Fair Housing Month April is Fair Housing Month. The Chicago Association of REALTORS® fully […]

MRED Updates connectMLS Private Listings

MRED recently released multiple updates to private listings in the MLS to enhance how you work with them, including: Easier options to share these listings. Private listings that are marked […]

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A Local Government Update: What REALTORS® Need to Know

Affordable Requirements Ordinance At the City Council meeting of March 24, 2021, a revision to the Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO) was introduced. The ordinance as drafted has the potential to […]

Payroll Protection Program Extended to May 31

The Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Extension Act of 2021 has been passed. This bill extends the PPP deadline for an additional two months, moving the deadline to May 31, unless […]

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REALTORS® Now Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine in Chicago

On March 29, the City of Chicago moved into Phase 1C of COVID-19 vaccination distribution. This phase makes REALTORS® eligible for the vaccine. Vaccine supply and appointments are still limited, […]

Rise Up: A Fireside Chat with Leading Female Executives

On Tuesday, March 23, we continued our Titans of Industry series with an event featuring three female leadership legends. Nykea Pippion McGriff, Vice-President of Brokerage Services of Coldwell Banker Realty, […]

Spring 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 […]

Economists Forecast a Hopeful 2021

An unprecedented 2020 led to an unexpected but strong real estate market in the back half of the year. Will this positive momentum continue into 2021? Will we see a […]

On the Grid: Lead Generation Through Instagram

Branding yourself and generating clientele are two important aspects of being successful REALTORS®, and social media is one avenue that allows you to do both. But are you using these […]

Spring 2021: Association News

Congratulations to REALTOR® Emeritus Jim Kinney During our 137th Inaugural Broadcast, Jim Kinney of Baird & Warner was honored for achieving REALTOR® Emeritus status. He has been an active and […]