Chicago REALTOR® Candice Payne Honored by Cook County
Last week, Bill Lowry of the Cook County Board of Commissioners sponsored a resolution in honor of Chicago REALTOR® Candice Payne, 5th Group Realty, who went viral for her efforts […]
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CAR CEO Michelle Mills Clement Named to Prestigious ASAE Fellows Program
Each year, the American Society of Association Executives selects less than 1 percent of association leaders to participate in its Fellows program. This year’s Fellows class includes six leaders, including […]
Cook County Properties with Delinquent Property Taxes to be Auctioned on May 3, 2019
The Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced that nearly 57,000 properties with delinquent property taxes will be auctioned at the Annual Tax Sale, beginning May 3, 2019, if […]
Industry Partner VAREP Hosted Forum on Condo Approval Process for VA Home Loans
The Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP) – Chicago, our Industry Partner, hosted a “Power Hour” on March 13th at the American Legion Post on N. Western Avenue. The […]
The CAR Foundation Supports KIPP Chicago Schools
Earlier this month, the Chicago Association of REALTOR® Foundation provided monetary support to KIPP Chicago Public Schools. “The Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation is the philanthropic and research arm of […]
Supercharge Your March, With These Member Benefits
In order 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 […]
Chicago’s Two Major Newspapers Voice Their Opposition to Rent Control
Rent control continues to pose a threat to Chicago. This month, two House Bills went before the Judiciary Civil Law Committee in an attempt to lift the ban on rent […]
YPN Breakfast: February 2019 Top Producer Panel
On February 27, 2019, at our monthly YPN Breakfast, we heard from a panel of Top Producers, who shared their best advice, tips and tricks for a successful career. Listen […]
Election Day is February 26: Here’s Your Voter’s Guide
TODAY IS ELECTION DAY! Today is the day you cast your vote for Chicago’s next mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and your ward’s alderman. Here’s what you need to know […]
What We Learned at the CommercialForum/CCIM Roundtable Networking Event & Reception
On February 13th, CommericialForum and CCIM teamed up to host roundtable discussions about all the hottest topics in commercial real estate. Seasoned practitioners discussed everything from Qualified Opportunity Zones to […]
January 2019 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 […]
New 48-Hour Listing Status Requirement for connectMLS – Effective March 1, 2019
Beginning March 1, 2019, connectMLS users will be required to make listing status changes within 48 hours, including weekends and holidays. This new requirement applies to the following statuses: Previously, […]