Who Has the Keys? Building Generational Wealth Through Real Estate
This key could be the actual metal object you use to unlock a door, or it could be valuable information or a solution, but the purpose remains the same: keys […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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Top Producer Tips
What’s your best piece of advice for REALTORS® working to level up their careers this year? “Say yes to every opportunity that comes through the door. It may not work […]
A Promising Year: Check Out What the Economists Have Forecasted for the Chicago Market in 2022
For Chicago real estate, 2021 was a more successful year than anyone could have anticipated. Homes flew off the market, sales prices skyrocketed and interest rates remained low, all of […]
Spring 2022: Government Affairs Update
REALTORS® CALL ON DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT FOR REFORMS Currently, the City of Chicago’s INVEST South/West program gathers resources to inspire growth by transforming underserved commercial corridors and attracting more […]
Spring 2022: Association News
President-Elect Sarah Ware Recognized For Eight Years On the Cook County Land Bank Authority On Friday, December 10, 2021, CAR President-Elect Sarah Ware performed her final duties as an eight-time director with […]
Winter 2021 Chicago REALTOR® Magazine
The latest issue of Chicago REALTOR® is now available. Enjoy the content in the format of your choice. You can find the digital PDF flipbook below, with links to blog-format […]
Winter 2021: Editor’s Picks
It was so nice to gather together to install our new leadership in person this year. You can check out all the photos here. I was struck by something 2022 […]
Your Winter Government Affairs Update
2022 CHICAGO BUDGET: REAL ESTATE HIGHLIGHTS & CONCERNS Mayor Lori Lightfoot presented her budget to City Council on September 20, 2021. The proposal contains $635 million to maintain and expand […]
‘The 77’ Tour of Chicago’s Neighborhoods
Tour many of Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods through the eyes of our neighborhood experts on our Diversity Committee, The 77. They shared their favorite restaurants, landmarks, architecture and more; these are […]
Hall of Fame James D. Letchinger: Fearless, Proud and Driven…Never Satisfied with Average!
Born and raised in downtown Chicago, James D. Letchinger admired skyscrapers and high-rises from a young age. “I watched the city get built,” he said. “I was very close with […]
New Placemaking Murals in Andersonville & Kenwood Honor Local Residents & Heroes
As REALTORS®, we know how important homes and commercial properties are to the backbone of our communities. But we also know there is much more that goes into making our […]