President’s Perspective: Summer 2018

In our industry, when temperatures rise, patience often wanes. Tempers get tested with our clients, consumers, and our fellow REALTORS®. At CAR’s Spring Market Trends event, our illustrious top producer panelists shared […]

Leverage Your LinkedIn Presence into New Business

Leverage Your LinkedIn Presence into New Business Author Kevin Rocio, @properties If you aren’t generating clients from LinkedIn, you might be missing out. Nearly all our international clients have come […]

Advise Your Senior Citizen Clients Not to Miss Out On Property Tax Breaks

Cook County seniors citizen homeowners may be missing out on hundreds in property tax breaks they haven’t reapplied for. Be sure to check in with your senior clients. Property tax […]

May 2018 Market Snapshot

MARKET SNAPSHOT – CITY OF CHICAGO *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the […]

To Avoid a CRLTO Violation, 48 Hours’ Notice Required to Show a Rental Unit

MRED has received multiple complaints from CAR members regarding an inability to show rental units requested from a cooperating brokerage within a 48-hour time frame. It is imperative landlords in […]

Infographic: A Guide Through the Cook County Assessment Appeals Process

With various forms and multiple deadlines to keep track of, Cook County’s property tax assessment appeals process can be confusing to navigate. That’s why we created the infographic below to […]

C.A.R. 2018-2019 Election Ballot

The official 2018 – 2019 election ballot for C.A.R. officers and directors has been announced. Newly elected officers and directors will be installed at this year’s Annual C.A.R. Inaugural Gala.

Newly-Passed Law Opens Opportunity for Alternative Credit Scoring

The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, signed into law last month, is a historic win for advocates for alternative credit. Under the new law, mortgage lenders are […]

YPN Breakfast Panel: New & Efficient Technology

Use the player below to listen to the discussion: Our May YPN Breakfast – New & Efficient Technology – explored how REALTORS® can use technology to optimize their business.  Some of the topics our […]