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CAR Director Sarah Ware Recognized by the Chicago Defender

Congratulations to Chicago Association of REALTORS® director Sarah Ware, Ware Realty Group, who has been named a Chicago Defender 2019 Women of Excellence honoree. For the past 13 years, Chicago […]

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October 12 & 13: NAR and ShowingTime System Interruptions

This Saturday, October 12, from 7 AM to 3 PM, a scheduled security update will be made to the REALTOR® Ecommerce Network. As a result, you will be unable to […]

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CAR, CommercialForum & REBUILD Donate Repurposed Furniture

CHICAGO – October 7, 2019 – 90 Chicago REALTORS® will create furniture out of repurposed scrap metal and wood for charity on Tuesday, October 22nd at the Rebuilding Exchange. This […]

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National Association of Real Estate Brokers Releases State of Housing in Black America Report

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, the national chapter of our Industry Partner, the Dearborn REALTIST® Board, has released its State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA) report. This report […]

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Represent Your Community: Apply to Join Our New Diversity Committee, the 77

CAR is now accepting applications to our recently-launched diversity committee, the 77, named after Chicago’s 77 unique neighborhoods. The 77 will tackle topics like Fair Housing and economic development, as […]

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating NAHREP

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we proudly recognize our Industry Partner, the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) Chicago for its significant impact on housing in the […]

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Chicago Association of REALTORS® to Induct Industry and Civic Leader John W. Rutledge to the Hall of Fame

CHICAGO, Ill., – The Chicago Association of REALTORS® will honor and induct real estate entrepreneur, investor and civic leader John W. Rutledge into its Hall of Fame on September 26, […]

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Past President Ezekiel “Zeke” Morris Sworn in as 2020 Treasurer of Illinois REALTORS®

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — REALTOR® Ezekiel “Zeke” Morris, past president of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, has been installed as the 2020 Treasurer of Illinois REALTORS®. He is the owner and […]

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Chicago REALTOR® Michael LaFargue Supports CTA Development Project

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) recently announced its plans for a megaproject, which will result in a 5.3-mile extension of the CTA Red Line to Chicago’s Riverdale community as well […]

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New CAR Central Office Hours

We’re introducing new office hours, effective Monday, September 23, 2019. To get in touch with us, please call (312) 803-4900 or use our staff directory.

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Congratulations to Our “Just Because Day” Winners

In honor of National Just Because Day on August 27th, we asked you to submit stories of your “just because” acts of kindness. Thank you for all your heartwarming submissions! […]

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Succeed in September, With These 7 Member Benefits

For you to be the best in the business, you need the proper tools, tips and coursework to guide you. That’s where the Chicago Association of REALTORS® comes in. Make […]