What You Need to Know About the American Rescue Plan

The American Rescue Plan was passed by Congress on March 10. The bill was signed by President Biden on March 11, and it includes provisions that impact the real estate […]

Get Lead Pipes Replaced for Free or at a Discount Through the City

Two city programs are accepting applications for free or discounted lead pipe replacements. Both programs are available to single-family or two-flat homeowners. Through the Homeowner-Initiated Program, if a contractor is […]

Staff Spotlight: Pam Craine

Welcome to the CAR Staff Spotlight. Learn more about our newest team members! As the Member Care Manager, Pam is responsible for the supervision and oversight of the daily activities […]

Titans of Industry: The Balancing Act – A Conversation with Female Broker Owners Recap

On Tuesday, March 9, we continued our Titans of Industry series with an event featuring female broker owners. Marci Sepulveda, Publisher of Chicago Agent Magazine, moderated the panel, featuring Sanina […]

New Program Designed to Forgive New IL Homebuyers’ Student Loans

One of the top reasons young adults postpone buying a home: student loans. The Illinois Housing Development Authority is looking to change this with their new program, SmartBuy, which allows […]

IDFPR Performing System Updates March 26 – March 29; Limited Online Services Available

From March 26-29, IDFPR will be performing system updates to their website. License Look Up, Print My License, Online Services Portal and Online License Renewals will be unavailable from 2:00 […]

New Chicago Grant Open for South and West Side Business Owners

The City of Chicago is accepting applications for its new Neighborhood Opportunity Fund, which will award up to $250,000 for businesses on the city’s south and west sides. The grant […]

Coffee With Your GADs March 2021 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 […]

Cast Your Vote! Chicago REALTOR® Named REALTOR® Magazine’s 30 Under 30 Finalist

Congratulations to our member Alex Wolking, Keller Williams ONEChicago, for being named as a finalist for REALTOR® Magazine’s 2021 30 Under 30 class. Alex has made the list of 50 […]

Small Business Grant Initiative Seeks to Support Asian American Pacific Islander Business Owners

We know that the COVID-19 pandemic hit small business owners especially hard, and we want to help provide relief to property owners impacted by the eviction mortarium and businesses shut […]

Eviction Moratorium Extended to April 3, New Change Added for Evictions

On Friday, March 5, Governor Pritzker extended the eviction moratorium to April 3. The governor signed executive order 2021-05, which both extended the moratorium and also made one additional change to the […]

Chicago Association of REALTORS® Named One of Best Places to Work

We’re thrilled to announce we have been named one of Crain’s Chicago Business’s Best Places to Work. Each year, employees of applicable companies are surveyed about their workplace. The survey […]