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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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New Amendment to Code of Ethics Requires Proof of Submitted Offer

The REALTOR® Code of Ethics is a living, breathing document, so it continues to be updated to remain relevant with trends and practices which we see throughout the year. One […]

How 1,000 Senior Citizens Can Avoid the Tax Sale in Cook County

About 1,000 homeowners in Cook County who have not paid last year’s taxes could avoid the Annual Tax Sale by reapplying for senior citizen property tax exemptions they did not […]

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YPN Real Estate Boot Camp Takeaways

On January 22, 2019, we hosted a Real Estate Boot Camp. With the help of industry Top Producers and subject-matter experts, we assisted 80 attendees in building an in-depth business […]

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Chicago REALTOR® Candice Payne Leads Effort to Provide 120 People with Shelter in Chicago’s -20 Degree Weather

The “Good Samaritan” who has made headlines all week is a Chicago REALTOR®! After watching the weather report on Tuesday afternoon, Candice Payne, 5th Group Realty & Management, called her […]