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NAHREP condemns ICE raids, urges protestors to remain peaceful

“NAHREP supports the human rights of all people living in the United States,” the association wrote. “These rights are preserved by the U.S. Constitution and include the right to due process.”

Mainstreet REALTORS® names 2025 20 Under 40 

The local organization recognized the Realtors as future leaders of Chicago-area real estate. 

MLS subscriber-Realtor gap hits record level 

T3 Sixty said the difference between real estate agents who subscribe to MLSs but are not Realtors and Realtor-subscribers hit 25%, the highest on record. 

Survey: How satisfied are you with your Realtor associations?

How satisfied are you with the National Association of REALTORS®? How about your state and local associations? Let us know and be featured in our upcoming cover story!

Dave Naso named Chicago REALTORS® COO

Naso will be responsible for overseeing the association’s core operations, implementation of the strategic plan and delivering high-quality service to its members. 

NSBAR inducts Ethan Nagar as president

On Sept. 4, the North Shore-Barrington Association of REALTORS® held a black-tie optional induction ceremony at Ravinia Tree Top. Between 150 and 175 people attended.

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® holds its 141st Inaugural Gala

On Sept. 20, CAR hosted its 141st Inaugural Gala at the Hilton Chicago, inducting new officers and board members. Over 350 people attended.

Illinois REALTORS® holds 107th Inaugural Gala, installs Tommy Choi as president

More than 300 Realtors and their guests attended the black-tie event.

NAR adds fair-housing training requirement to Realtor qualifications 

Realtors will be required to complete two hours of training every three years beginning in 2025. 

From young professionals to power brokers

Think of the Young Professionals Network like a locker room for Chicago real estate … a lot of MVPs have passed through its ranks. In this latest feature, we hear from some of those alumni about how YPN changed their lives.

NAR praises FHFA for reductions in loan-level pricing, use of new credit score models

“NAR has long advocated for these reductions, but the benefit of reduced fees to homebuyers is even more important today as we confront the highest mortgage rates in almost two decades.” – Leslie Rouda Smith, President of NAR

Heartland inducts new officers and directors

The Heartland REALTOR® Organization installed new officers and directors at a swearing-in ceremony on Sept. 6.

CAR to induct new board of directors this month

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® is inducting a new board of directors this month and Sarah Ware, of Ware Realty Group, will take over as president.

Decoupling broker commissions could be coming

Agent commissions of the future could look much different than they do today, as a Department of Justice investigation into the issue of decoupling buyer and broker commissions continues, class-action lawsuits are advancing and associations and MLSs are adjusting their policies.

Matt Silver receives Political Involvement Award from Illinois REALTORS®

Illinois REALTORS® Treasurer Matt Silver has received the organization’s Political Involvement Award, recognizing his political and grassroots achievements.

Chicagoland seasonal market less predictable, inventory hits 14-year low

Chicagoland experienced a drop in home sales for both single-family (down 11.2%) and attached homes (down 6.6%) in February, according to a press release from the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®.

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