2018 REALTOR® Achievement: Erin Mandel

September 12th was the premier night for real estate in Chicago, as the Chicago Association of REALTORS® proudly presented its 135th Annual Inaugural Gala. Complemented by dancing, live music, and […]

2018 REALTOR® of the Year: Matt Silver

September 12th was the premier night for real estate in Chicago, as the Chicago Association of REALTORS® proudly presented its 135th Annual Inaugural Gala. Complemented by dancing, live music, and […]

2018 Affiliate of the Year: Sara O’Connor

September 12th was the premier night for real estate in Chicago, as the Chicago Association of REALTORS® proudly presented its 135th Annual Inaugural Gala. Complemented by dancing, live music, and […]

C.A.R.’s Industry Partner VAREP Demos a Home for a Deserving Veteran

On Friday, September 28th, our Industry Partner, Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP) – Chicago Chapter, helped demo a home. The house will be completely rehabbed for a deserving veteran to […]

Chicago REALTORS® appointed as NAR International Liaisons

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) congratulates Paul Xumsai, Jim Kinney and Vicky Silvano, the three Chicago REALTORS® who have been appointed as 2019 Global Ambassadors by the National Association […]

What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Chicago Rent Control Hearing

A Senate Special Committee on Housing hearing on rent control is scheduled for this Thursday, September 27, at 9:00 AM in Room C600 at the Michael A. Bilandic Building – […]

2018 Hall of Fame Inductee: David Schwartz, Waterton

DAVID SCHWARTZ CEO, Chairman & Co-Founder, Waterton Inducted September 12, 2018 “We Always Do The Right Thing” Meet David Schwartz: Humility. Compassion. Integrity. Commitment. These principles have guided David Schwartz’s […]

August 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 […]

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REALTOR® Emeritus Qualifications Changing in 2020

About The REALTOR® Emeritus program is a special membership status honoring those REALTORS® who have maintained their membership for 40 years or more.  Emeritus members receive a certificate and pin […]

IDFPR Removing Paper Applications As of October 2018

Beginning October 1st, 2018, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s (IDFPR) Division of Real Estate will no longer accept paper applications for specific professions that have already been […]

Michael LaFargue Finalist in National GNA

Congratulations to Michael LaFargue, president of West Chesterfield Community Association (WCCA) and associate broker with Coldwell Banker Residential! LaFargue is one of ten finalists of the national Good Neighbor Awards, which recognizes REALTORS® from […]

IDFPR License Renewal Process for Brokerage Firms Operating as an Entity

These licenses are set to expire October 31, 2018. All licensees should have received an email about their renewal from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). The renewal […]