YRD Chicago

02/19/2026

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tksdsPMTQsaeqvCvo6opDg

02/18/2026

As Betty Wright once said, "Tonight is the Night"!!
Money may build castles, but it takes love to turn them into homes.

Tonight, YRD Chicago will be hosting a virtual session on how love, partnership, and real estate intersect.

Here’s why you shouldn’t miss out;
✨ Insights from professionals on building a business, home & life together
✨ Navigating partnerships in real estate
✨ Real talk about scaling with the ones you love

Date: 🗓️Thursday Feb 19th
Time: ⏰6:00pm-7:30pm CST
Zoom: 📍
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tksdsPMTQsaeqvCvo6opDg

The icing on the cake?
You stand a chance to win a romantic dinner for two and other exciting gifts when you enter our fundraising prize raffle:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/yrd-chicago-raffle-2026-love-raffle

Don’t Miss Out !!!

02/10/2026

A home is built of love and dreams, not just walls and beams. ❤️🏡

This Valentine's season, YRD Chicago is hosting a virtual table talk on how love, partnership, and real estate intersect.

Here’s why you shouldn’t miss out;
✨ Insights from professionals on building a business, home & life together
✨ Navigating partnerships in real estate
✨ Real talk about scaling with the ones you love

Date 🗓️Thursday Feb 19th
⏰6:00pm-7:30pm CST
📍 Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tksdsPMTQsaeqvCvo6opDg

Plus; you stand a chance to win a romantic dinner for two and other exciting gifts when you enter our prize raffle.

You don’t want to miss out.

12/25/2025

🎄✨ Season’s Greetings from YRD Chicago! ✨🎄

As we pause during this beautiful Christmas season, I want to extend heartfelt gratitude—on behalf of YRD Chicago’s leadership and members—to every business partner, organizational ally, sponsor, mentor, and supporter who has walked alongside us this year. 🙏🏾💙

This season reminds us that legacy isn’t built overnight—it’s built intentionally, collaboratively, and with love. And yes… sometimes with a few late meetings, a couple of spreadsheets 📊, and a whole lot of faith 😄.

YRD exists for a purpose greater than networking or titles. We are here to change and uplift our culture within the housing industry, to educate, advocate, and prepare the next generation for homeownership, smart investing 🏡📈, and the power to leave an inheritance to their children’s children. That’s not just real estate—that’s impact. That’s legacy.

Through our alignment with Dearborn Realtist Board and NAREB, we are committed to advancing democracy in housing, expanding access, and developing emotionally intelligent leaders who understand that success means reaching back while moving forward. 💪🏾✨

As we celebrate Christmas—family, joy, reflection, and a little rest 🎁😌—we also look ahead with excitement and vision. If you’ve ever wondered:
👉 How can I support the YRD mission?
👉 How can my business partner with YRD, Dearborn, or NAREB?
👉 How can I help create pathways for future homeowners and investors?

Now is the time to lean in and connect with us. Let’s collaborate, build, and ensure the next generation is equipped with opportunity, ownership, and hope.
From my family to yours—and from the entire YRD Chicago family—Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a prosperous New Year!

🎄🎉 May your homes be filled with peace, your tables with laughter, and your vision with purpose.

With gratitude and leadership,
Ron Robins, Sr.
President, YRD Chicago

🎄
🏡
✨

12/02/2025

🎄✨ CHICAGO, IT’S TIME TO UNITE! ✨🎄
On behalf of YRD Chicago , it is my honor to stand in collaboration with the historic Dearborn Realtist Board - Chicago Realtist as we launch this year’s Holiday Toy Donation Challenge and prepare for an unforgettable Holiday Party.

Before anything else, I want to express our sincere gratitude:

THANK YOU, DEARBORN REALIST BOARD.

Your leadership, vision, and legacy continue to create pathways for the next generation. We are truly appreciative for the opportunity to partner with you on this spectacular community event. YRD stands proud to serve alongside you in the Realist mission.

🎁🔥THE TOY DONATION CHALLENGE OFFICIALLY BEGINS!🎁

Under the leadership of our Dearborn Membership Chair, Tara Flowers, we are kicking off a focused, three-week Toy Donation Challenge designed to bring joy to children across our community.

🧸 Toy donations are being accepted NOW through December 18th.
Local businesses, community members, families, and supporters—you are invited to join us in making this season brighter for those who need it most.
For questions or drop-off details, please send a DM.

🎉 THEN WE CELEBRATE AS ONE COMMUNITY

Mark your calendars:

📅 Thursday, December 18, 2025
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park &
Family Entertainment Center
1219 W 76th St, Chicago, IL

Register here:
https://bit.ly/DRB-YRD-2025-AnnualHoliday

Come enjoy skating, bowling, card games, music, and fellowship as we celebrate the spirit of giving and the unity of the Realist family. 🎳⛸️✨

Your support of the Toy Drive directly fuels the joy we intend to share that evening.

🌟 A MOMENT OF REAL UNITY

This partnership between YRD Chicago and the Dearborn Realist Board is more than an event—it is a reflection of who we are.
When Realists come together, across generations and across our city, we create powerful outcomes rooted in service, culture, and community uplift.

We are honored.
We are energized.
And we are committed to making this year’s initiative the most impactful yet.

💙 LET’S SPREAD THE WORD

✔️ LIKE ✔️ SHARE ✔️ COMMENT

Help us rally Chicago for this incredible cause.
Together, let’s fill the sleigh, strengthen our community, and celebrate the season with gratitude, unity, and Realist pride.
✨🎄💛💙💜✨

11/27/2025

🌬️🧡 Warm Thanksgiving Message to Our Chicago Realtist Family 🧡🌬️

As we step into this season of gratitude, YRD Chicago wants to send a special message to all our hardworking Realtists and Chicago agents who continue to show up with excellence — especially in this Windy City cold!

From braving unheated showings, navigating icy walkways, supporting clients through inspections, and keeping your professionalism shining even when the Chicago winds are doing the absolute most… we see you, we appreciate you, and we celebrate you.

🍁 A Few Seasonal Reminders from YRD Chicago:

• Stay safe during property tours — darker days & colder temps can make showings tricky.
• Dress warm (we know some homes feel colder than Lake Michigan in January ❄️😂).
• Be mindful during inspections — tight spaces, stairs, and low lighting can be challenging.
• And always put your safety first, then your client’s.

🧡 From Your YRD Chicago Family

We’re grateful for your leadership, your heart for community, and your commitment to the Realtist mission of Democracy in Housing. Your work matters, your presence matters, and your impact is felt across Chicago every single day.

Wishing you a warm, safe, and joy-filled Thanksgiving surrounded by love, rest, and gratitude. 🦃✨
Happy Thanksgiving from YRD Chicago!

11/04/2025

🏡 What an unforgettable night with YRD Chicago! ✨

We’re still glowing from an incredible evening celebrating leadership, legacy, and unity in Chicago’s real estate community. The event was filled with energy, connection, and collaboration — a powerful reminder of what happens when passionate professionals come together with one shared purpose: to build stronger communities and create lasting impact.

A huge thank-you to Donna Rogers for your years of service, wisdom, and dedication to YRD Chicago. Your leadership has paved the way for continued progress and empowerment. 🙌🏾

And a warm congratulations to our new President, Ron Archie Robins Sr, whose commitment to collaboration, innovation, and growth will guide YRD Chicago into a powerful new chapter. We’re excited to continue the mission under your leadership!

We proudly recognize our 2025 Award Honorees, each representing excellence and impact across our industry:
🏆 Young Professional of the Year: JaShar Hartley
🏆 Legacy Award: Donna Rogers
🏆 Leader of the Year: Sherri Jordan
🏆 Partner of the Year: Cecelia Marlow
🏆 Member of the Year: Deanous Reid
🏆 Youth Partner of the Year: Ignite Housing
🏆 Sponsor of the Year: Chicago Association of Realtors®
🏆 Presidential Honorees: Ron Archie Robins Sr & Rashaad Ross

We also want to give a special thank-you to our incredible sponsors, partners and supporters who helped make this event possible and continue to uplift our mission:
💎 The Rhoyal Bistro Live – Siobhan Robinson
💎 Dearborn Realtist Board - Chicago Realtist
💎 RAIN – Natalie Carpenter
💎 Chicago Association of REALTORS® – President Lutalo McGee & CEO Michelle Mills Clement
💎 Inspire Mortgage – Corey Singleton & Cecelia L Marlow
💎 Joshua Mercer
💎 Darnisha McKinnis

Your partnership and generosity reflect the true spirit of community and collaboration — we couldn’t do it without you!

Together, we’ll keep building, leading, and investing in the success of our neighborhoods. Here’s to continued unity, growth, and purpose. 💪🏾✨

10/30/2025

Ok ya'll! Tonight is the night...let's get it!!! Heads up though, I noticed quite a few people have expressed interest in attending, but some of those we haven't seen your name in the ticket box. Please grab your tickets as soon as you can, prior to doors opening at 6p.m. so we can serve everyone better with a more adequate headcount! Thank everyone in advance and see you tonight!!!

Join YRD Chicago for the Installation Bash, a night of Egyptian style costumes, music, food, drinks, and networking. Celebrate with industry leaders and community partners while honoring the 2025 awardees during our special ceremony. Sponsorship opportunities are available to support this exciting e...

10/30/2025

🚨 🚨🚨 🔊 🔈 Final Call!🔈🔊 🚨 🚨 🚨

The YRD Chicago Installation & Costume Bash is TOMORROW Thurs, Oct 30 @ 6–10PM | Presentation 7:30PM. Egyptian Elegance 🎭 @ Rhoyal Bistro Live, Lansing IL.

Your attendance supports housing advocacy & leadership with Dearborn Realtist Board & NAREB. We need final headcount — secure your ticket now & join us in unity + collaboration!

🎟 Register → bit.ly/YRDChiBash

(SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE)

Join YRD Chicago for the Installation Bash, a night of Egyptian style costumes, music, food, drinks, and networking. Celebrate with industry leaders and community partners while honoring the 2025 awardees during our special ceremony. Sponsorship opportunities are available to support this exciting e...

10/26/2025

I thought you’d be interested in supporting this Double Good fundraiser, https://s.dgpopup.com/bm2864ch . Thanks for taking a look! 🍿 Please Support the Young Realtist Division YRD Chicago & Enjoy Double Good Popcorn! 🍿

The Young Realtist Division (YRD) Chicago is on a mission to empower the next generation of real estate professionals through education, advocacy, cultural unity, and leadership development.

To keep this powerful vision growing, we’re raising funds to support our community programs and upcoming initiatives — including our next major networking and leadership event! 💼✨

Here’s how you can help:
✅ Sponsor our upcoming event and make a lasting impact in shaping future leaders.
✅ Or grab some delicious Double Good popcorn and know your purchase directly fuels our mission!

⏰ Act fast — our Double Good fundraiser only runs for 4 days! (Oct 22, 10:00am - Oct 26, 10:00am)
It’s the perfect chance to snack for a cause and support something meaningful at the same exact time.

👉 Get all the details here for support and to contribute before it ends!

https://popup.doublegood.com/s/2h3atr73

Together, we’re building legacy, leadership, and lasting change.

Click here to buy our delicious popcorn and 50% of your purchase benefits this fundraiser.

10/23/2025

Click here to buy our delicious popcorn and 50% of your purchase benefits this fundraiser.