2021 Market Outlook Recap: Five Event Takeaways
On Thursday, January 7, we hosted our popular 2021 Market Outlook event. We kicked off the year with an economic forecast featuring three leading real estate economists on what we […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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New 2021 Residential Lease & Security Deposit Interest Rates Now Available
The 2021 Chicago Residential Lease is now available on our Forms & Contracts webpage. The 2021 version includes the 2021 Security Deposit Interest Rate Sheet published by the City of […]
New Member Benefit: Free Fair Housing Continuing Education Course
Chicago REALTORS® who renewed their membership for 2021 now have access to a free Fair Housing CE course as a member benefit! This opportunity will help reinforce the importance of […]
Proposed 2021 Real Estate License Act Changes
The Secretary of State has proposed new administrative rules to the Real Estate License Act, which can be read in full here. Here are the top proposed rules that you […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Kimberly Offord, Professional Development Work Group 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 Development Work Group Vice Chair […]
Verify Your Data for the 2020 Sales Awards & Apply for Commercial Recognition
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® honors the outstanding listing and selling accomplishments of our members with the annual Sales Awards Recognition. This recognition gives CAR members the opportunity to celebrate […]
Supercharge the End of Your Year with These December Member Benefits
Although we’re still socially distant, we have tools to help you make the most of your membership as you navigate your business this winter. Have a divine December with these […]
New CAR Phone Queue Hours Beginning December 1
Starting Tuesday, December 1, CAR’s phone queue will operate under new hours, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Our membership team will still be available via email […]
NAR Code of Ethics Change Regarding Hate Speech: What You Need To Know
NAR’s Board of Directors approved a change to Article 10 of the Code of Ethics on November 13, 2020, making it a violation for REALTORS® to use harassing or hate […]
Cook County Launches Free Legal Aid for Housing
On Monday, November 23, Cook County announced a new legal aid program, Early Resolution Program (ERP), to help with resolving evictions, debt and tax deed issues. ERP allows you to […]
Congratulations to Jim Kinney on Achieving REALTOR® Emeritus Status
During our 137th Inaugural Broadcast, Jim Kinney of Baird & Warner was honored for achieving REALTOR® Emeritus status. Jim has been involved with REALTOR® associations at the local, state and […]
CAR’s CEO Michelle Mills Clement Named One of Connect CRE’s 2020 Women in Real Estate
Our CEO Michelle Mills Clement has been named as one of Connect CRE’s 2020 Women in Real Estate. Each year, Connect CRE chooses 10 women in each of the 10 […]