This week on the podcast we welcome in guest host Illinois REALTORS® Governmental Affairs Director Neeley Erickson and our Director of Local Advocacy Tom Benedetto. These two always have TONS to say and we're cutting them loose on their recent travel to the GAD Institute Conference and what trends they're seeing coming to an Illinois community near you SOON!

Severe weather events are becoming more common. In times of disaster, the Illinois REALTORS® Relief Foundation (IRRF) steps up. This week on the podcast we welcome Cathy Madaus & Brandi Buchele to talk about the vital work of this foundation.

On this week's episode of the podcast Illinois REALTORS® Legal Hotline Attorney Vicki Munson breaks down the case of 'Pounstone v Cook'. This case involved a basement flooding after sale and how much the seller knew about pre-existing water damage. Vicki gives a detailed breakdown of the case, how the courts decided and what implications it has for the Seller Disclosure Act and your potential clients.

On this week's episode 2018 Illinois REALTORS® President and 2020 NAR Professional Standards Committee Chair Matt Difanis joins us to break down changes made to NAR's Code of Ethics at the June 5, 2025 Board Meeting. Matt has a long history of expertise in these issues and makes clear what has changed and how it effects your business practices.

On the latest podcast, listen to REALTORS® Crystal Blanton and Oscar Toledo recount the unusual paths they had to take to help a pair of immigrant first-time homebuyers realize the American Dream of homeownership.

On the latest podcast, listen to REALTORS® Amy Wu and JJ Devore recount their families histories of homeownership and how taking the first step changed the lives of all that followed.

In this podcast, Megan Oswald, a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Realty in Chicago, and David Ferrel Jr, a REALTOR® with Su Familia Real Estate in Chicago, talk about the importance of getting involved. Oswald is the 2025 chair of Illinois REALTORS® Public Policy Forum and Ferrel is the 2025 vice chair of the Illinois REALTORS® YPN Advisory Group.

The Boom Team is LIVE at the Gateway Center for the Illinois Realtors REconnect Conference! Our guests are Jeff Baker (CEO of Illinois Realtors) and Debbie Prodehl (Treasurer of Illinois Realtors). Join us as we discuss the hot issues and market trends for real estate in Illinois in 2025!

What's working in the market? What's the housing outlook over the next year? What are the industry changes we need to know about? The answers to these burning questions, and more!