The Chicago Association of REALTORS®, the “Voice for Real Estate” in Chicago since 1883, represents 16,000+ members from all real estate specialties including commercial sales, development, property management, appraisal, auctions and residential sales.
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The lack of affordable homes is the top obstacle holding back potential home buyers of all races, but other obstacles to homeownership varied by race/ethnicity, according to the 2022 Obstacles […]
After over a year of virtual meetings, events, work and networking, in 2021 we found ways to slowly and safely connect in-person once again. We’re so proud of everything we […]
It was so nice to gather together to install our new leadership in person this year. You can check out all the photos here. I was struck by something 2022 […]
Tour many of Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods through the eyes of our neighborhood experts on our Diversity Committee, The 77. They shared their favorite restaurants, landmarks, architecture and more; these are […]
Congratulations to our diversity committee, The 77, which was awarded the American Society of Association Executives’ (ASAE) “Power of A” Gold Award. ASAE’s “Power of A” Awards are the industry’s […]
On Thursday, August 12, the U.S. Census Bureau released the results of the 2020 Census. The Census showed that, nationwide, populations are increasing in metro areas and diversity in race […]
Our Industry Partner, the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), released their 2020 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report, which shows that the Hispanic homeownership rate rose for the […]
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Find out how we’re honoring those of AAPI heritage who have impacted our industry and how you can get involved. REGISTER […]
April is Fair Housing Month! We fully support Fair Housing, and as REALTORS®, we have the power to end discrimination, step up for what’s right & help build thriving, inclusive […]
We know that the COVID-19 pandemic hit small business owners especially hard, and we want to help provide relief to property owners impacted by the eviction mortarium and businesses shut […]
During the month of February 2021, we awarded $1,000 grants to three Black-owned small Chicago businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Congratulations to Absolutely Anything Essential, GILDA Designer Thrift Boutique […]
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 Golf Outing Advisory Group Vice Chair […]