New Member Benefit: Free Fair Housing Continuing Education Course
Chicago REALTORS® who renewed their membership for 2021 now have access to a free Fair Housing CE course as a
Proposed 2021 Real Estate License Act Changes
The Secretary of State has proposed new administrative rules to the Real Estate License Act, which can be read in
Congress Approves New COVID-19 Relief Package Including Rental Assistance
On Sunday, December 20, Congress approved a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill. The agreement includes rental relief, additional funding for loans, simplified forgiveness for SBA loans and direct payments to […]
November 2020 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 […]
2021 Shared Cost Sidewalk Program Applications Open Jan. 11
The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program is a program that allows property owners to share the cost of sidewalk repair with the City. Thousands of Chicagoans have been a part of […]
Governor Pritzker Extends Eviction Moratorium Until January 9
Governor Pritzker announced on Friday, December 11 that the eviction moratorium would be extended another month until January 9, 2021. The modifications include specific language regarding a minimum of 5-day […]
AREAA of Greater Chicago Helping Feed Healthcare Workers
As COVID-19 numbers surge this holiday season, the Greater Chicago chapter of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) is supporting healthcare workers through its new Feed the Frontline […]
First Installment of 2021 Cook County Property Taxes Available Online
The first installment of Cook County’s 2021 property taxes are now available online for payment. The first installment of tax year 2020 is 55% of the previous year’s total tax […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Kimberly Offord, Professional Development Work Group Vice Chair
Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with our 2020-2021 Professional Development Work Group Vice Chair […]
Coffee With Your GADs December 2020 Recap
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 […]
Verify Your Data for the 2020 Sales Awards & Apply for Commercial Recognition
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® honors the outstanding listing and selling accomplishments of our members with the annual Sales Awards Recognition. This recognition gives CAR members the opportunity to celebrate […]