Congratulations to Illinois REALTORS® Brandon Blankenship, Viktoriia Kovel and Melanie Miller for being named to REALTOR® Magazine’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2024. The finalists were selected from approximately 300 applicants.  These young entrepreneurs are being recognized for their resilience, adaptability, innovation and dedication to serving their clients.  Blankenship is a broker with Keller [...] The post Blankenship, Kovel and Miller named to REALTOR® Magazine’s 30 Under 30 class of 2024 appeared first on Illinois REALTORS ..read more

March year-over-year home sales fell in Illinois as the number of available homes dipped to its lowest mark since 2008, according to data from Illinois REALTORS®. In March 2024, statewide home sales (including single-family homes and condominiums) of 10,024 homes sold was 11.9 percent lower than the 11,374 sold in March 2023. There were [...] The post Shrinking inventory again stymies Illinois home sales, this time during March appeared first on Illinois REALTORS ..read more

Listen to today's podcast as Senior Director State Government Affairs Jimmy Clayton discusses the key housing issues at stake during the General Assembly's spring session. This message, and more insightful information, was originally delivered to the more than 600 members who attended Capitol Conference in person. President Matt Silver guest hosts this [...] The post Clayton’s legislative briefing explains REALTORS® strategy on housing and more appeared first on Illinois REALTORS ..read more

Today's video shows how important our lobbying is for your business, your clients and our nation. Every aspect of real estate is affected by the decisions of elected officials, so it's critical for them to understand our ideas and concerns. Learn more. The post REALTORS® have been working hard to make our voices heard from city halls to the nation’s capital appeared first on Illinois REALTORS ..read more

Illinois REALTORS® recognized 14 of its new members in the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Hall of Fame and celebrated new milestone levels reached by four previously inducted members Wednesday at the 2024 Capitol Conference in Springfield. Inducted into RPAC Hall of Fame To become Hall of Fame inductees, REALTORS® must reach an aggregate [...] The post RPAC Hall of Fame inducts 14 new Illinois REALTORS® members and honors four others for new milestones appeared first on Illinois REALTORS ..read more

Illinois REALTORS® made their presence known in Springfield Wednesday during the 2024 Capitol Conference. The main event kicked off at the BOS Center and featured national political analyst, commentator and podcaster Michael Steele. In addition to mingling with several hundred REALTOR® members during his unconventional presentation, the former chair of the Republican National Committee [...] The post Steele and Clayton motivate, inform REALTORS® in advance of their visits to the State Capitol Complex appeared first on Illinois REALTORS ..read more

Hundreds of REALTORS® arrived in Springfield early Wednesday morning for the 2024 Illinois REALTORS® Capitol Conference Pre-Show. Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch thanked REALTORS® for their support and for their ideas to help improve housing options for all and to lift the economy. He encouraged members to visit their legislators at the Capitol [...] The post Pre-show kicks off 2024 Capitol Conference with energizing messages, noteworthy guests appeared first on Illinois REALTORS ..read more

Illinois REALTORS® celebrated 2024 REALTOR® of the Year Ayn Bartok Tuesday night at the President Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree Hotel in Springfield. The banquet spotlighted Bartok and honored 21 local REALTORS® of the Year representing their local associations from around the state. Bartok has been a leader in the real estate industry with her local [...] The post Congratulations to 2024 Illinois ROTY Ayn Bartok and 21 local association ROTYs appeared first on Illinois REALTORS ..read more

In today's video, Young Brockhouse and Nash Oldenettel remind you of why to come to Springfield Wednesday for the Illinois REALTORS® Capitol Conference. Looking forward to seeing you there – and bring another member with you. Walk-ins are welcome. It will be an experience you'll never forget! The post We look forward to seeing you at Capitol Conference tomorrow – walk-ins welcome appeared first on Illinois REALTORS ..read more

Linda Dressler, John Kerstein and Christopher Tenggren will be among 21 local Illinois association REALTORS® of the Year (ROTYs) celebrated Tues., April 9 at the 2024 REALTOR® of the Year Banquet in Springfield. The ROTY award recognizes members who have done exceptional work to advance their association and the real estate industry. Dressler is [...] The post REALTORS® to salute Dressler, Kerstein, Tenggren at ROTY banquet Tuesday night appeared first on Illinois REALTORS ..read more