Staff Spotlight: Emanuel Patterson

Welcome to the CAR Staff Spotlight. Learn more about our newest team members! As Information Specialist, Emanuel handles member inquiries and concerns relating to billing, office changes and CAR’s products […]

October 2019 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 […]

Chicago REALTORS® Appointed to 2020 NAR Committees

You’re being represented on the national level. Congratulations and thank you to the Chicago REALTORS® who are volunteering to serve on 2020 National Association of REALTORS® committees. They’ll make sure […]

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Join the 2020 Member Care Task Force

We’re excited to announce our new Member Care Task Force! Here’s your opportunity to weigh in on and advance Chicago Association of REALTORS® member benefits. If you’ve been looking for […]

YPN Raises $2,966 for Local Charity: Chicago House

On Wednesday, October 30, our Young Professionals Network committee presented a check of $2,966 to representatives from Chicago House. Chicago House provides housing and client-centered support services for those living […]

REALTORS® Repurpose Materials to Build Furniture for Charity

Sandwiched between Whirlyball and Mariano’s in Bucktown is a treasure trove of discarded scraps – the ReBuilding Exchange, an inconspicuous haven for home remodeling. On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, members […]

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New Property Tax Education Program for West Side Homeowners

A new property tax education program is coming to the west side of Chicago, thanks to a partnership between the Cook County Treasurer’s Office, the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson and […]

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Chicago REALTORS® testify on potential impacts of ‘Just Housing Ordinance’ rules

Last Wednesday, October 23, three Chicago REALTORS® testified to the Cook County Board of Commissioners (CCB), advocating to preserve private property rights. CAR past president and current Illinois REALTORS® Treasurer […]

Global Real Estate Council Awarded with NAR’s 2019 Platinum Global Achievement Program Award

Our Global Real Estate Council was awarded the National Association of REALTORS® coveted 2019 Platinum Global Achievement Award. This honor is given to groups who consistently deliver top-notch service, tools, […]

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Road Closures Anticipated Around CAR Central Monday, Oct. 28

Travel to and on the streets surrounding CAR’s Central office will likely be affected by heightened security presence Monday. We highly recommend you map your route ahead of time and […]

September 2019 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 […]

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IDFPR Releases Real Estate License Law Guide

This year, the Real Estate License Law (RELA) received its long-awaited rewrite. These updates can be hard to keep up with, and to help with that, the Illinois Department of […]