A Statement on Recent AAPI Hate Crimes
Dear Chicago REALTORS®, We are saddened by the murders of the 8 individuals, six of whom were Asian women, in Atlanta earlier this week and horrified at the increase in […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Jimena Sayavedra, 2021 CommercialForum 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 CommercialForum Vice Chair Jimena Sayavedra, Newmark, […]
New Program Designed to Forgive New IL Homebuyers’ Student Loans
One of the top reasons young adults postpone buying a home: student loans. The Illinois Housing Development Authority is looking to change this with their new program, SmartBuy, which allows […]
Cast Your Vote! Chicago REALTOR® Named REALTOR® Magazine’s 30 Under 30 Finalist
Congratulations to our member Alex Wolking, Keller Williams ONEChicago, for being named as a finalist for REALTOR® Magazine’s 2021 30 Under 30 class. Alex has made the list of 50 […]
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 […]
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 […]