Celebrating Women’s History Month!

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. Register for Our Titans of Industry Series […]

Three Small Black-Owned Businesses Awarded CAR Grants

During the month of February 2021, we awarded $1,000 grants to three Black-owned small Chicago businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Congratulations to Absolutely Anything Essential, GILDA Designer Thrift Boutique […]

Final Illinois Real Estate License Act Approved

On Tuesday, February 23, the proposed rules to the Illinois Real Estate License Act (RELA) were approved and adopted by the Illinois Administrative Code, which is the state’s body of administrative […]

New Program Connects Homeless with Vacant Units, Rental Assistance

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 […]

Make the Most of Your Membership this March with Our Benefits!

This March, we have the tools to help you make the most of your membership: Upcoming Events This March, we are continuing some of our popular virtual events, as well […]

Your Guide to Appealing Cook County Property Tax Assessments

The first installment of Cook County property taxes were recently mailed out to homeowners with a deadline of March 2. If you or a client are interested in appealing their […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Sharon Aguilera, Golf Outing Advisory Committee 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 2020-2021 Golf Outing Advisory Group Vice Chair […]

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A Statement from CAR on Zillow and ShowingTime

As many of you are aware, last week the Zillow Group announced that it plans to acquire Chicago-based ShowingTime. Zillow’s potential acquisition of ShowingTime may have a significant impact on […]

Fast Track Your 2021 With Our February Member Benefits!

This February, we have the tools to help you make the most of your membership as you navigate the beginning of your year. Have a fantastic February with these member […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Sheila Dantzler, Professional Standards Committee 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 2020-2021 Professional Standards Committee Vice Chair Sheila […]

Past President Matt Silver Named Illinois REALTORS® 2022 Treasurer-Elect

CAR Past President Matt Silver of Corcoran Urban Real Estate has been named the 2022 Treasurer-Elect of Illinois REALTORS®. Matt was named 2018 CAR REALTOR® of the Year and received […]

Honoring Industry Trailblazers this Black History Month

February is Black History Month, and we are celebrating those who have paved the way for others in the real estate industry and our association. Meet these inspiring individuals below.