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June is Homeownership Month, and we all know the emotional value of a home, especially for families. The CAR Foundation wants to see how your family interprets the meaning of home, with a special […]
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 […]
The City of Chicago is accepting applications for its new Neighborhood Opportunity Fund, which will award up to $250,000 for businesses on the city’s south and west sides. The grant […]
Chicago Rents, a new program by All Chicago, connects families who need homes with landlords who have vacancies. Households will receive rental assistance and case management for 12 months. Tenants […]
The Illinois Medical District (IMD) Guest House provides comfortable, affordable, temporary lodging for patients and their families who must travel to Chicago for medical treatment. They also provide these accommodations to […]
Following the civil unrest in our city this spring, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation and The 77 created the Clean Up & Recovery Fund. Your donations helped us to […]
The 2020-2021 Foundation Trustees have been announced, thank you to everyone that applied!
The past few weeks have been difficult for all of us following the current events and unrest in our city and across the country. We are with you in your […]
The CAR Foundation spent part of Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14, volunteering in the community. The Foundation partnered with Humble Design to furnish a home for a family who is […]
Project REAP is back in Chicago, and we will be awarding five scholarships to those interested in taking part in the program! The REAP Scholarship is based on the applicant’s […]
Are you new to the real estate industry and looking to find advice and guidance from an established professional? Or, are you an already established professional looking to share your […]
A Chicago native, former Boy Scout, multi-sport athlete, voracious reader, devoted family man, decathlete in life and master real estate investor, developer and civic leader, John W. Rutledge is the […]