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 […]
How to Report a Fair Housing Violation
If you believe you or your client has been a victim of a Fair Housing violation, we encourage you to report the violation to both the Chicago Association of REALTORS® […]
Michigan Avenue Street Closure Affecting Building Access This Saturday, October 20
Please be advised that this Saturday, October 20, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, a full street closure, including pedestrian sidewalks, will be in effect along Michigan Ave from Wacker […]
Matt Difanis Receives First-Ever Industry Partners TITAN Award for Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
On Tuesday, October 16, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® (CAR) presented Matt Difanis (RE/MAX Realty Associates in Champaign) with the first-ever Industry Partners TITAN Award. The TITAN Award is reserved […]
Michael LaFargue Wins Web Choice Vote for Good Neighbor Awards
Chicago REALTOR® Michael LaFargue (Coldwell Banker Residential) has been recognized with the National Association of REALTORS® “Web Choice Favorite” award, for his tireless community service work in Chicago’s underserved communities. […]
Branch Office and Entity License Renewals Due by Oct. 31, 2018
The licenses for the following professions are due for renewal by October 31, 2018: Real Estate Branch Office Real Estate Broker Corporation Real Estate Broker Partnership Real Estate Limited Liability […]