2020 Market Outlook Recap
On Thursday, January 9, CAR members gathered at the Swissotel Chicago to hear from three leading real estate economists on what they can expect from 2020. Dr. Lawrence Yun of […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
Welcome to the Chicago Association of REALTORS® blog and news hub. Explore magazine articles, industry updates and more. You can filter by category or tag based on your interests.
New 2020 Lease & Security Deposit Interest Rates Now Available
The Chicago residential lease has been updated for 2020 with the new security deposit interest rates. Ensure you are using the new lease, which is editable, available here. Review the […]
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Apply for Commercial Sales Awards
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® honors the outstanding listing and selling accomplishments of our members with its annual Sales Awards Recognition. This recognition gives CAR members the opportunity to celebrate success […]
Photos, Videos & Presentations from our Women’s Conference
Titans of Industry – an all-day, nine-hour, 17 speaker line-up day of education and empowerment – was not about what happened on stage, not entirely. The Titans, the ones charged […]
Sign-Up For Broker CE Classes
Continuing Education (Licensed Prior to 2/1/18) If you were licensed prior to February 1, 2018 you will need to complete the requirements below by April 30, 2020: 12 Hours 4 […]
Staff Spotlight: Katie Howell
Welcome to the CAR Staff Spotlight. Learn more about our newest team members! As the Communications Specialist, Katie is responsible for many of CAR’s communications vehicles, including the email newsletter, magazine […]
What You Need to Know About the License Act Rewrite
On August 9, 2019, Governor JB Pritzker signed Public Act 101-0357 into law. This updated the Real Estate License Act of 2000, extending it until January 1, 2030. The main […]
Staff Spotlight: Zack Wahlquist, CAE
Welcome to the CAR Staff Spotlight. Learn more about our newest team members! As the Executive Vice President, Zack is responsible for the centralized delivery of CAR’s operations, including performance […]
What You Need to Know about NAR’s New Clear Cooperation Policy
NAR’s Board of Directors recently passed MLS Statement 8.0, commonly known as the ‘Clear Cooperation Proposal’, which requires all REALTOR® listings to be submitted to the MLS: MLS Statement 8.0: Within […]
Staff Spotlight: Emanuel Patterson
Welcome to the CAR Staff Spotlight. Learn more about our newest team members! As Information Specialist, Emanuel handles member inquiries and concerns relating to billing, office changes and CAR’s products […]
Chicago Association of REALTORS® Welcomes Zack Wahlquist as Executive Vice President
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (CAR) is excited to announce the hiring of Zack Wahlquist, M.S., CAE, as our new executive vice president, following a nationwide search. Wahlquist will begin […]
Chicago REALTORS® Appointed to 2020 NAR Committees
You’re being represented on the national level. Congratulations and thank you to the Chicago REALTORS® who are volunteering to serve on 2020 National Association of REALTORS® committees. They’ll make sure […]