Welcome to Logan Square

Variety is the spice of life – and variety is what you’ll find in Logan Square. The lively and friendly Chicago Community Area rests just seven miles northwest of Downtown […]

The Art of Real Estate Advertising: Painting a “True Picture”

Do you know our biggest complaint from buyers, sellers and REALTORS® alike? False advertising by REALTORS®. Article 12 of the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics states: REALTORS® shall […]

Global Real Estate Council: Doing Business in Serbia

It’s estimated that over 500,000 Serbians call Chicagoland home. Making business opportunities with the Serbian community here in Chicago is a great way to grow your global network. We spoke […]

Winter 2018 Government Affairs Update

Advocacy that works – it’s our creedo. We put together some updates of the year so far, as well as what’s to come. As always, we invite you to join […]

December 2018 Coffee with Your GADs Advocacy Update

On Tuesday, December 4th, we held our monthly “Coffee with Your GADs” chat, where members join our Government Affairs Directors for an informal discussion about policy and politics impacting the […]

REALTORS® Doing Good: Tag Us in Your Community Service Photos

Our Chicago REALTORS® are infamous for giving back to our community. As you give back and volunteer this season, be sure to let us know about it. The easiest way […]

Email Fraud Alert: New Phishing Attempt Targets NAR Members

On Sunday, December 9th, the National Association of REALTORS® issued a warning to all members, as they have become targets of fraudulent emails. The email, with the subject line “Help […]

Cook County First Installment Property Tax Bill Now Available Online

The Office of the Cook Country Treasurer recently released good news for property owners. The First Installment property tax bill, due on March 1st, has been posted online, and payments […]

IDFPR Licensees Urged to Confirm Email Addresses to Avoid Disciplinary Action

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is reminding licensees that missed emails may result in disciplinary action. Since IDFPR only sends notices via email, licensees that do […]

Verify Your 2018 Sales Data

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® honors the outstanding listing and selling accomplishments of our members with its annual Sales Awards Recognition. Awards are given in the categories of residential volume, […]

CAR Office Hours for the Thanksgiving Holiday

In observation of the Thanksgiving holiday, the CAR office hours are as follows: – Wednesday, November 21: Closing at 1 PM – Thursday, November 22: Closed – Friday, November 23: […]

October 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 […]