Share With Your Clients: Second Chance Appraisal Grants
Have you worked with a client who had to get a second appraisal performed on a home because the first appraisal did not provide enough collateral for a loan? When an […]
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Provide Your Clients With Peace of Mind With Our Home Warranty Grants
As REALTORS®, you know better than anyone how overwhelming purchasing a home can be, especially because of the upfront costs that come with the purchase. Encourage your clients to apply for our new Home […]
Foundation Trustees & 77 Committee Members Team with Humble Design to Furnish Home
On Thursday, March 10, Foundation Trustees and members of The 77 committee teamed up with Humble Design for a day of volunteering. Participants helped furnish a four-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment for […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Here’s Your Toolkit
March is Women’s History Month! Find out how we’re honoring the women who have impacted our industry and how you can get involved. Titans Of Industry: Women in Real Estate […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Sam Powell, Foundation Board of Trustees Vice Chair
Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with our 2021-2022 Foundation Board of Trustees Vice Chair […]
Chicago REALTORS® Raise $1,040 For the Salvation Army’s Housing & Community Services
On Thursday, December 9, 2021, the CAR Foundation Trustees and other Chicago REALTOR® volunteers got together to volunteer at kettle locations across Chicago to raise money for the Salvation Army […]
Get Involved & Gain Insight and Skills Through the Foundation’s New REALTOR® ELITE Program
Introducing our REALTOR® ELITE (Education, Leadership, Information, Thrive, Elevation) Program! This mentorship program matches ELITE’rs (or mentees) with coaches to develop and support the next generation of industry leaders to share knowledge, insights and tips, while also emphasizing ethical behavior, allowing network opportunities and developing leadership skills. Coaches […]
Chicago Association of REALTORS® to Induct JDL Founder James D. Letchinger to the Hall of Fame
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® will induct real estate developer James (Jim) D. Letchinger of JDL Development into its Hall of Fame on September 24, 2021, at the 138th Inaugural […]
Our Annual Foundation 5K Run/Walk Results Are In!
Thank you to all who attended our Annual Foundation 5K Run/Walk! From competitive runners to brisk walkers and those just dusting off their sneakers, Jackson Park got to see it […]
Congratulations to Our Home Warranty Grant Winners!
To help ease your clients’ upfront cost of purchasing a home, the Foundation accepted applications for Home Warranty Grant reimbursement earlier this summer. These grants were specifically for new, first-time […]
#ChicagoREALTORSCare: How Members & the CAR Foundation Show They Care
Our members care. You care about your clients, community and industry. The CAR Foundation cares about the same things, including you and your success. Here’s how our members and the […]
Summer 2021 Foundation Update
We are excited to continue to give back to our city and industry. Check out our upcoming opportunities to get involved! Support Your Clients: Share Our New Home Buyer Warranty […]