Industry Call for Action: Race & Real Estate [Log-In Required]
Check out the highlights in Chicago Agent, & read our consumer-facing Op-Ed in Chicago Tribune “Chicago should really take the lead… say let’s be a model for the rest of […]
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YPN Virtual July Breakfast: Lending Updates in 2020
On Wednesday, July 29, 2020, we hosted our monthly YPN breakfast virtually through Zoom. While our get-togethers at Manny’s Deli are on hold, we couldn’t wait to devour advice from […]
Summer 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 […]
Home is Still Essential
BEST PRACTICES The Chicago Association of REALTORS® has issued these best practices for Chicago REALTORS® for everyone’s well-being: OPEN HOUSES SHOWINGS The transaction may be different than in the past […]
Work-Life Integration: How to Weave Your Professional Passion Into Your Life
By: Amy Galvin & Aaron Galvin, Luxury Living Chicago Realty Thirteen years ago, we started Luxury Living Chicago Realty, a boutique brokerage in downtown Chicago. Ten years ago, we started […]
Summer 2020: Association News
IDFPR Extends Broker Renewal Deadline to September 30, 2020 The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has extended renewal dates and continuing education (CE) deadlines until September 30, […]
One-On-One with Chicago’s 30 Under 30 Honorees
At the end of March, the National Association of REALTORS® announced their final 30 Under 30 list of honorees, featuring three Chicago REALTORS®! Emily Ackerman of Compass, Jordan Pyle of […]
Introducing The 77 and Our Diversity Committee!
The 77 General Body is a representation of Chicago as a whole. Diversity is defined by a range of human differences, including but not limited to: race, ethnicity, gender, gender […]
Summer 2020: Government Affairs Update
Under normal circumstances, our focus here would capture our advocacy efforts during the Illinois REALTORS® Capitol Conference and National Association of REALTORS® Midyear Legislative Meetings — but this year is […]
Let’s Get Ethical: Do’s and Don’ts of Advertising
With the new license law update comes changes not only to your CE requirements, but also advertising ones. As REALTORS®, we have an awesome job — we get to help […]
Cannabis and Real Estate
Since being legalized at the beginning of this year, the marijuana industry has seen a gigantic boom in the city of Chicago, surrounding areas and the state of Illinois. Michael […]
New Safety Tool For You: FOREWARN
When it comes to safety, there’s no such thing as too safe. Your safety is our priority. As REALTORS®, you face safety risks every day: meeting new clients, touring vacant […]