New Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract Available

Version 7.0 of the Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract replaces Version 6.1 of the contract. While the revision contains many small tweaks and changes that make the verbiage more precise and […]

Plan Ahead When Traveling to CAR Central Offices

Members, please be advised of elevator service changes taking effect on January 7, 2019, at our central office on 430 N. Michigan Avenue. The Chicago Association of REALTORS® is fortunate […]

Track Your Tax Bill Delivery Status

Have you ever experienced mail delivery issues with your tax bills? Delayed or undelivered tax bills have extreme consequences for homeowners, including interest charges or properties being listed for sale. […]

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Kick Off 2019 With These Member Benefits

How are you kicking off the new year? Have a little down time? We’ve got you covered. Make the most of your time and membership with these benefits to set […]

Must-Watch Videos Before Tax Season

NAR has a new video series designed to help you navigate the new tax provisions. From business entertainment deductions to moving expenses, here’s what you should know before preparing your […]

November 2018 Market Snapshot

MARKET SNAPSHOT – CITY OF CHICAGO *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the […]

Financial Aid for Senior Citizens’ Property Tax Payments

Remind your senior clients of the Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program offered by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas. The program is designed to help those over the age of 65 […]

Make Sure You’re Covered: ACA Health Insurance Application Deadline is Saturday, December 15

Please ensure you have health insurance coverage in place for you and your family in 2019! If you are considering applying for coverage through the Affordable Care Act Illinois Exchange […]

Past, Present & Future: Reflecting on 50 Years of the Fair Housing Act

NOTE: this blog was published in 2018. Some information may have changed or been updated since. In 1968, President Johnson declared that “Fair housing for all, all human beings who […]

The Art of Real Estate Advertising: Painting a “True Picture”

Do you know our biggest complaint from buyers, sellers and REALTORS® alike? False advertising by REALTORS®. Article 12 of the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics states: REALTORS® shall […]

December 2018 Coffee with Your GADs Advocacy Update

On Tuesday, December 4th, we held our monthly “Coffee with Your GADs” chat, where members join our Government Affairs Directors for an informal discussion about policy and politics impacting the […]

REALTORS® Doing Good: Tag Us in Your Community Service Photos

Our Chicago REALTORS® are infamous for giving back to our community. As you give back and volunteer this season, be sure to let us know about it. The easiest way […]