Oak Park Area Association of REALTORS

09/18/2026

The housing market is feeling the pressure from higher borrowing costs, with some buyers shrugging higher rates off and moving ahead while others take the wait-and-see approach.

09/17/2026

Homebuying demand is still evident, but buyers appear to be taking more time to act.

Home sales took another dip in August, capping a subdued summer market as home prices and mortgage rates remain elevated. But the slower pace of the housing market this summer may be translating into opportunities for home buyers heading into fall. Inventory has climbed to its highest level in 10 ye...

09/16/2026

💙 We couldn’t do it without our sponsors!

A special thank you to Carol Anne Bozarth with Key Mortgage for supporting our 110th Annual Installation.

We value the businesses and organizations that choose to partner with OPAAR and support our local REALTOR® community.

Thank you for being a valued OPAAR partner!

09/16/2026

🌟 Thank you, Phil Gould, with Property Guidance Inspection LLC!

We’re so grateful for your sponsorship of OPAAR’s 110th Annual Installation.

Events like this let us celebrate our members' accomplishments, welcome new leadership, and strengthen the connections that make our association special.

Thank you for helping us make the evening a success!

09/16/2026

👏 We appreciate our OPAAR partners!

Today we’re recognizing Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED), one of our generous sponsors of this year’s 110th Annual Installation.

Your support helps OPAAR create opportunities for our members to connect, celebrate, and build relationships.

Thank you for being part of our OPAAR community!

09/15/2026

✨ A Special Thank You to Tom's Steak House! ✨

A great celebration starts with a great setting, and Sil at Tom's Steak House helped to provide the perfect backdrop for OPAAR’s 110th Annual Installation!

Thank you to the entire team for helping make the evening so enjoyable for our members and guests. From the beautiful space to the wonderful hospitality, we truly appreciated everything you did to make our celebration special.

We’re grateful for your partnership and for helping us create an evening our members will remember! 🥂❤️

09/15/2026

🥂 A BIG THANK YOU to Pellegrini & Cristiano!

Our Annual Installation was a wonderful evening of celebration and connection, and we’re grateful to Frank Pellegrini and Maria Cristiano for helping make it possible.

Thank you for investing in OPAAR and supporting the members and communities we serve!

09/15/2026

🎉 Sponsor Spotlight!

We’re kicking off our Installation thank-yous with a big shout-out to Mary and Frank Pellegrini, Michael Guerin, and Carrie Doumas, with !

Thank you for supporting OPAAR’s 110th Annual Installation and helping us celebrate our members, recognize our leadership, and come together as a REALTOR® community.

We truly appreciate your partnership and support of OPAAR!

09/15/2026

Big decisions happen at every level – from Congress to your community!

Make sure your voice is heard. This National Voter Registration Day, check your registration and get ready to vote.

Check your voter registration here: https://www.cookcountyclerkil.gov/elections/your-voter-information

09/11/2026

Learn about common safety risks and how technology can help real estate agents stay protected, verify leads, and build stronger client relationships.

Bennett Richardson sits down with Niall Phelan, founder of Agent Buddi, to discuss why agent safety deserves more attention across the industry and how AI could help agents stay protected while improving client service.