Email Fraud Alert: New Phishing Attempt Targets NAR Members
On Sunday, December 9th, the National Association of REALTORS® issued a warning to all members, as they have become targets of fraudulent emails. The email, with the subject line “Help […]
Cook County First Installment Property Tax Bill Now Available Online
The Office of the Cook Country Treasurer recently released good news for property owners. The First Installment property tax bill, due on March 1st, has been posted online, and payments […]
IDFPR Licensees Urged to Confirm Email Addresses to Avoid Disciplinary Action
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is reminding licensees that missed emails may result in disciplinary action. Since IDFPR only sends notices via email, licensees that do […]
Verify Your 2018 Sales Data
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® honors the outstanding listing and selling accomplishments of our members with its annual Sales Awards Recognition. Awards are given in the categories of residential volume, […]
IDFPR Releases Visual Flowchart of the Complaint and Disciplinary Process
IDFPR’s Division of Real Estate has released a flowchart that identifies how filed complaints are handled. To get a better understanding of the process, see the document below.
Fraud Alert: Thief Posing as a Buyer to Steal from Homes
The Skokie Police Department is looking for REALTORS® and homesellers who may have been victims of scams and theft by suspect Marin Ghimes, 62 years old. Ghimes is to believed […]
Protect Your Clients Against Burglars Targeting Newly-Renovated and Staged Homes
When a house is listed on the market and the “For Sale” sign props up in the front yard, potential buyers are not the only ones taking notice. Throughout Chicago, […]
New Security System at the C.A.R. Central Office
If you’ve been to the C.A.R. central office lately, you may have noticed some new security access measures in place. Our building’s security system has been fully updated and increased […]
Past, Present & Future: Reflecting on 50 Years of the Fair Housing Act [Videos]
Thank you to those who joined us last week for Past, Present & Future: Reflecting on 50 Years of the Fair Housing Act. You may view all the footage and […]
Michigan Avenue Street Closure Affecting Building Access This Saturday, October 27
Please be advised that this Saturday, October 27, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, a full street closure, including pedestrian sidewalks, will be in effect along Michigan Ave from Wacker […]
September 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 […]
Illinois Turns 200: Celebrate at the Bicentennial Birthday Bash on December 3rd
How often do you get to celebrate a 200th birthday? Mark your calendars! On Monday, December 3rd, Illinois is celebrating its Bicentennial Birthday at the United Center. The party […]