Mayor Lightfoot’s Letter to Chicago Residents Regarding COVID-19

Mayor Lightfoot released a letter to Chicago residents regarding the current surge in COVID-19 cases in the city. “This moment is a critical inflection point for Chicago, and we need […]

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IDFPR License Renewal Deadline for Brokerage Firms Operating as an Entity is Oct. 31

All brokerage and branch licenses are set to expire on October 31, 2020. If you have not renewed your brokerage license yet, view below to check your renewal status and find out how to […]

Chicago REALTORS® Raise Over $50,000 For Our Neighborhood Clean Up & Recovery Fund

Following the civil unrest in our city this spring,  the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation and The 77 created the Clean Up & Recovery Fund. Your donations helped us to […]

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Check Out AREAA’s 2020 State of Asia America Report

Our industry partner, the Asian Real Estate Association of America’s (AREAA), has released its annual State of Asia America report. This report provides a snapshot of what homeownership looks like […]

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Illinois Extends Eviction Moratorium Until November 14

Governor Pritzker announced on Friday, October 16 that the eviction moratorium would be extended another month until November 14. The original moratorium was set in March at the beginning of […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Erik Schwab, 2020-2021 Public Policy Committee 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 Public Policy Committee Vice Chair Erik Schwab, […]

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New, Simpler Form Available for PPP Forgiveness

It is now easier than ever for REALTORS® to receive forgiveness on their Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Those who borrowed $50,000 or less can fill out the new SBA […]

Autumn 2020 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 […]

There’s No Place Like Home, But How Has Home Changed Since COVID-19?

  Since the beginning of March, most people have been spending more time in their homes than ever before. Although some of us may have since returned to work, others […]

A Guide to Short Sales & Foreclosure Transactions

By: Furhad Waquad, ABR, CIPS, CRS, GRI, SFR, Real Estate One (Bloomfield, MI) Today, the V-shaped recovery continues for the housing market. Home sales jumped a record 21% throughout the […]

Autumn 2020: Government Affairs Update

The REALTOR® “R” stands for so much, including resiliency, reliability and responsibility. One of the most important ways to be responsible is to demonstrate civic responsibility. Democracy is a verb. […]

Welcome to Ashburn

The “sh” in Ashburn is appropriate — Ashburn is one of Chicago’s neighborhoods that has been a well kept secret to almost everyone but those who live there. When you […]