Market Snapshot: January 2016

C.A.R.’s market snapshot helps prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry, while projecting confidence and consistency as

IDFPR Eliminates Paper Renewal Notices and Licenses

Effective immediately, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) will no longer issue paper renewal notices and licenses.

Proposed Changes to the Chicago Zoning Bonus Ordinance

On Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced an initiative to further drive neighborhood development. The proposal seeks to reform an existing ordinance to allow developers to obtain additional square […]

Commonly-Missed Tax Deductions and Other Tax Tips for Realtors

On Wednesday, February 17th, the Women’s Council of REALTORS® – Chicago Chapter held a Wealth Symposium featuring a panel which included Alfred Dynia, Dynia & Valente, LLC, Attorneys at Law. Dynia presented some great […]

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine is the only glossy, 4-color publication that covers the entire residential real estate market in Chicagoland.

Understanding Cultural Nuances with Global RE Council

Throughout Chicago, diversity is everywhere you turn. With that in mind, Global Real Estate Council hosted a panel of experts to help educate REALTORS® on interacting with clients of diverse backgrounds. We […]

Industry Partner Initiative Receives Accolades

C.A.R.’s Industry Partners program was recently spotlighted as one of NAR’s REALTOR® Action Center’s “Success Stories,” which highlights inspirational and precedent-setting community outreach and advocacy efforts. The article notes C.A.R.’s efforts to advance […]