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 […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
Welcome to the Chicago Association of REALTORS® blog and news hub. Explore magazine articles, industry updates and more. You can filter by category or tag based on your interests.
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 […]
December 2024 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 […]
Winter 2025 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 articles. Chicago […]
Winter 2025: Editor’s Note
I love our annual leadership issue, which takes a deep dive into our president, Erika Villegas, and introduces our new Board of Directors. Our volunteers dedicate an extraordinary amount of […]
Staying Sharp In Real Estate: Tools and Tips for Daily Market Mastery
According to the National Association of REALTORS® 2024 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report, REALTORS® remain the most-used information source in the home buying and selling journey. As that […]
Dispute Resolution: A Member Benefit To Save You Time & Money
As REALTORS®, we are guided professionally by the Code of Ethics, which ensures that we cooperate with one another and work in the best interest of our clients. This sets […]
Introducing 2024-2025 President Erika Villegas
It’s 2006. An Illinois Predatory Lending Database Pilot Program called House Bill 4050 was signed into law. Long before it passed, many REALTORS® recognized the unintentional negative impacts the bill […]
Meet the 2024-2025 Board of Directors
WAYNE BEALSEXIT STRATEGY REALTY What’s your favorite place in Chicago and why?There are too many to name, but if I had to pick one, the Garfield Park Conservatory is my […]