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In January, the Chicago real estate community was shaken by the heartbreaking news of the passing of Catherine Holbrook-Healy. A devoted REALTOR®, cherished friend and passionate volunteer with the Chicago […]
BY ALICE WEINERT | Haven & Loft Realty Getting out of town for a vacation can feel like an impossible task. What if a buyer wants to see a property […]
A World-Class Cultural Destination at Home on Chicago’s South Side By The Obama Foundation For generations, the 500-acre historic Jackson Park has been a natural oasis for Chicagoans—a place to […]
After nearly 20 years of showings, closings, negotiations—and enough coffee to fuel a small town—I’ve learned a lot about real estate and people. Some of it came from textbooks and […]
As we send this issue off to press, I am en route to Washington, D.C., with 50 fellow Chicago REALTORS® who are ready to advocate for our industry, our clients […]
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® is more than just a network of real estate professionals—we’re a community of passionate, driven people who choose to make a difference. Take Millie Rosenbloom, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]