Local Small, Black-Owned Businesses Receive Grants For COVID-19 Relief

The COVID-19 pandemic affected many businesses in our communities, but it hit small businesses and their owners particularly hard. In January, we launched our new small business grant program, facilitated […]

Win the Year: Business and Goal Planning Tips For a Successful Year

It’s never too late or too early to define your business and professional goals, which will help inform your business plan. Creating an action plan, both mentally and physically, to […]

Q & A With Secretary of Housing & Urban Development Marcia Fudge on Fair Housing

As REALTORS®, we have the power to make a difference and move the needle on fair housing for everyone. CEO Michelle Mills Clement spoke with her longtime mentor, former US […]

Creating Personal Experiences For Your Clients With Video Messaging

Real estate is built on personal relationships. When your business is reliant on the connections you make and the opportunities you create, what happens when your typical methods of personal […]

Summer 2021: Editor’s Pick

Summer in the City We’re so excited to begin to plan in-person events, starting with our annual 114th Golf Classic on July 8th! Judging from how quickly the event filled […]

Summer 2021: President’s Perspective

Mental health is one of our most valuable assets, but it is also one that frequently falls by the wayside when life gets hectic. Although Mental Health Awareness Month was […]

Summer 2021: From the CEO

As you may know, I come from a commercial real estate background, so our 4,000-member CommercialForum, Chicago’s largest commercial real estate community, is near to my heart. Over the last […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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Spring 2021: Government Affairs Update

It’s a new year, the dust has settled, and the City of Chicago budget was enacted by a slim margin. Now, regular legislative business begins again in the City Council. […]