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Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month Staff | May 5, 2026 The 77 May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month,

Introducing Ms. Shawn Sanford, Vice President of Membership, Learning, and Professional Growth

Introducing Ms. Shawn Sanford, Vice President of Membership, Learning, and Professional Growth Staff | May 5, 2026 Membership We are

How Chicago REALTORS® Turn Contacts Into Consistent Closings: A YPN Breakfast Recap

At April’s YPN Breakfast, our panel revealed the transformative practice that built their success: database management. They broke down the disciplined, daily habits that turn casual contacts into lifelong clients […]

Fair Housing in Chicago: Compliance, Protections & Professional Practice

In Chicago’s real estate market, fair housing is a professional standard — and for REALTORS® in one of the most comprehensively protected cities in the country, a consistent and inclusive […]

Setting the Record Straight on Chicago’s Housing Choice Voucher Program

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is one of the most misunderstood tools in Chicago’s housing landscape. During our Fair Housing Month webinar, Jessica Mallon, Director of Policy and Fair […]

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine is the only glossy, 4-color publication that covers the entire residential real estate market in Chicagoland.

Beyond Rental Assistance: How Housing Vouchers Can Build Homeownership in Chicago

At our recent Fair Housing Month webinar, we welcomed Executive Director of the Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance Adam Ballard, who highlighted how families are using Housing Choice Vouchers to […]

March 2026 Market Snapshot

*The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the Chicago Association of REALTORS®. STATE OF […]

An Overlooked Resource for Chicago REALTORS®: The Cook County Land Bank

In Cook County, an organization is working to address vacant and underused properties across the region. While real estate agents often compete for a limited number of listings, the Cook […]

Introducing Our 2026-2027 Officers

We are excited to announce our 2026-2027 Officers!  President, Vicky SilvanoReal Broker LLC President-Elect, Erik SchwabCorcoran Urban Real Estate Treasurer, Gaspar Flores Jr.Su Familia Real Estate, Inc. These newly elected […]

Position Your Business Where Chicago REALTORS® Look: Join as an Affiliate by April 30

Reconnect with 16,000+ Chicago REALTORS® Through Affiliate Membership If your membership has lapsed, now is the perfect time to reconnect. Affiliate membership puts you back in front of a powerful […]

MRED Updates + Revised Forms & Contracts: What You Need To Know

Revised Forms & Contracts are Now Available following new MLS Listing Display Options. Last month, we announced that MRED was introducing new required listing fields which will impact how your […]