This issue of Illinois REALTOR® magazine takes a look at the American Dream of homeownership and why REALTORS® are the key to helping EVERYONE achieve that goal. Learn more about discriminatory housing appraisals and find out what an Illinois REALTORS® task force is doing to tackle the issue. Plus, find a chart on 2022 broker license renewal requirements, an infographic on the Typical REALTOR® and read about the legal issues involved when REALTORS® consider buying their own listings and whether text message "agreements" could be binding contracts.