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Chicago brokers share how to scale real estate teams and win in 2026

At A and N Mortgage’s Power Hour, Chicago brokers Matt Laricy and Jill Silverstein share how top teams can scale without losing their edge.

Joanne DeSanctis Kirk joins JSIR’s Chicago City Hub office

The former Dream Town agent has more than 10 years working in real estate. 

Illinois REALTORS® hires replacement for longtime Springfield lobbyist Greg St. Aubin

The association also hired local governmental affairs directors for Chicago and Cook County.

Quigley confirms plans to run for Chicago mayor in 2027

The nine-term Democrat has been rumored to have his sights on City Hall for over a decade. 

Chicago Housing Scorecard: Housing starts, inventory shrink

At the same time, existing-home sales declined, and days on market remained flat.

MRED brings on Quad City REALTORS® as association partner

QCAR serves Rock Island and Moline in Illinois and Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa. 

Chicagoland home sales slide 10.5% as prices rise again

The number of homes for sale in Chicagoland fell 9.7% from 14,513 homes in November 2024 to 13,111 properties last month.

2026 outlook: Returning to normal

Slow but steady improvement in inventory, sales and affordability is the consensus outlook for residential real estate in 2026. 

AIMCO to sell Hyde Park Tower and other Chicagoland apartments for $455 million

The sale is part of the publicly traded landlord’s recently announced plan of liquidation. 

MRED President and CEO Jensen reelected as RESO chair

The Real Estate Standards Organization is a nonprofit organization that develops the data standards and processes used by multiple listing services. 

Rubina Bokhari Luxury launches client-directed philanthropy program Brokers Who Give Back

Under the initiative, the team directs a portion of every sales commission to the nonprofit of their client’s choice. 

North Shore-Barrington home sales jump 16.3% in October

The increase came as the median sales price climbed 20.2%, and housing inventory fell 10.1%. 

Illinois REALTORS®: Home sales rise across the state and in Chicago in October

However, DePaul University’s Institute for Housing Studies expects Illinois home sales to slide 1.6% between October and January. 

Survey Results: Chicagoland agents share 2026 predictions

We asked, you answered! Local agents from around Chicagoland share their real estate predictions for 2026.

BHHS’ Melissa Young receives LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance’s Beacon of Light Award

Young received the award for her advocacy work in Pennsylvania supporting Alliance initiatives and LGBTQ+ rights.

Zillow: MRED private listings ‘reinforce segregation’

The allegation is the latest volley between the Chicagoland MLS and the real estate platform over MRED’s Private Listing Network. 

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