The Chicago Association of REALTORS®, the “Voice for Real Estate” in Chicago since 1883, represents over 17,000 members from all real estate specialties including commercial sales, development, property management, appraisal, auctions and residential sales.
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Last week, NAR released the 2020 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. This report discusses demographics, preferences and experiences of buyers and sellers across America. This year’s report highlights the […]
Although we’re still socially distant, we have tools to help you make the most of your membership as you navigate your business as we move into winter. Make your November […]
UPDATE February 10, 2021: On February 5, executive order 2020-72 was re-issued and extended until March 6, 2021. On Friday, Nov. 13, Governor J.B. Pritzker, seeking to “balance the rights […]
On Friday, November 13, NAR’s Board of Directors voted in favor of a motion presented by the Professional Standards Committee to make it a violation for REALTORS® to use harassing […]
Our GADs took to Facebook Live on Thursday, November 5 to discuss the outcome of the Chicago and Illinois elections, including information on the federal election, the Fair Tax amendment […]
UPDATE 12/15/2020: Thank you for taking the time to voice your opposition to Cook County’s proposed RTLO. The vote on this proposal has been delayed 30 days, and conversations among […]
Each month, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® hosts Coffee With Your GADs to keep you updated on what is happening in the government that affects your business. Watch the playback from our […]
CAR’s Global Real Estate Council has received the NAR 2020 Platinum Global Achievement Program Award for the third year in a row! The award is given to a council that […]
Michael LaFargue, our Riverdale and Roseland 77 representative with Coldwell Banker Realty, discussed the possibility of extending the CTA Red Line south of 95th Street. Discussions for this extension have […]
CAR’s Vice President of Communications Jessica Kern has received her REALTOR® Certified Executive (RCE) designation. The RCE is the only professional designation designed specifically for REALTOR® association executives. The RCE […]
What is Designation Awareness Month? During the month of November, NAR is offering discounts for many of their online courses to encourage industry professionals to seek out and enhance their […]
Thank you to all who attended the 137th Virtual Inaugural on Facebook Live. Watch the speeches, introductions and other videos below, or watch the full event on Facebook here. Also, […]