Represent Your Community: Apply to Join Our New Diversity Committee, the 77

CAR is now accepting applications to our recently-launched diversity committee, the 77, named after Chicago’s 77 unique neighborhoods. The 77 will tackle topics like Fair Housing and economic development, as […]

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating NAHREP

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we proudly recognize our Industry Partner, the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) Chicago for its significant impact on housing in the […]

Chicago Association of REALTORS® to Induct Industry and Civic Leader John W. Rutledge to the Hall of Fame

CHICAGO, Ill., – The Chicago Association of REALTORS® will honor and induct real estate entrepreneur, investor and civic leader John W. Rutledge into its Hall of Fame on September 26, […]

Past President Ezekiel “Zeke” Morris Sworn in as 2020 Treasurer of Illinois REALTORS®

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — REALTOR® Ezekiel “Zeke” Morris, past president of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, has been installed as the 2020 Treasurer of Illinois REALTORS®. He is the owner and […]

August 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 REALTOR® Michael LaFargue Supports CTA Development Project

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) recently announced its plans for a megaproject, which will result in a 5.3-mile extension of the CTA Red Line to Chicago’s Riverdale community as well […]

CAR Treasurer Nykea Pippion McGriff Presents at Congressional Black Caucus Conference

On Thursday, September 12, 2019, Chicago Association of REALTORS® treasurer Nykea Pippion McGriff, Dream Town Realty, presented at the Congressional Black Caucus’ Annual Legislative Conference. Pippion McGriff, who serves as […]

Reminders Regarding the Chicago Heat Ordinance

Soon, old man winter will be upon us. As a reminder, the Chicago Department of Buildings strongly enforces the Chicago Heat Ordinance. Landlords and property managers must ensure they are […]

September 2019 Advocacy Update

On Tuesday, September 3, 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 […]

New CAR Central Office Hours

We’re introducing new office hours, effective Monday, September 23, 2019. Monday: 9 AM – 5 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM –  5 PM Thursday: 8:30 […]

IL State Economic Data Now Available for Engaging International Real Estate

Do you have (or want) an international real estate business? Then you’ll want to check out two recently released National Association of REALTORS® reports, which provide state-level economic data that can […]

Congratulations to Our “Just Because Day” Winners

In honor of National Just Because Day on August 27th, we asked you to submit stories of your “just because” acts of kindness. Thank you for all your heartwarming submissions! […]