How to Prepay Your 2017 Taxes
Beginning Tuesday, December 12, 2017, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is accepting online prepayments of next year’s First Installment property tax bill. For taxpayers who prefer to pay by mail […]
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Win Popcorn Treats for Your Office
Did you know Americans eat 17 billion quarts of popcorn every year? This salty and sweet treat is a Midwest staple and is the official snack of Illinois. National Popcorn […]
Urgent: Take Action on Tax Reform
NAR just issued a second Call for Action on tax reform as U.S. Senate and House negotiators are working to reconcile differing versions of tax bills which could hurt many Chicago property […]
FHFA Increases Maximum Conforming Loan Limits for 2018
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced plans to boost conforming loan limits in 2018 in response to rising property values across the US. The FHFA will increase the […]
Now Offering Upgraded SentriLock Bluetooth Lockboxes
SentriLock has improved upon their Bluetooth lockboxes, and the new model is now available for purchase through C.A.R. New features include: External power port – No more power paddle! The […]
National Caramel Apple Day 2017
National Caramel Apple Day was October 31, 2017, and we wanted to treat members to a special treat! Thanks to everyone who entered, we loved hearing what makes your offices […]
Take Action Today on Tax Reform
A Call for Action is underway, with critical impact on homeownership in Chicago and across the country. Take one minute today to ask your federal legislators to protect […]
Chicago REALTORS® Discuss Tax Reform with Congressman Brad Schneider
Last week, Chicago REALTORS® met with Congressman Brad Schneider of the 10th District of Illinois, to discuss issues critical to real estate and the economy. Chicago Association of REALTORS® Past President […]
Community Garden Resources
We are extremely excited to be partnering with the Peterson Garden Project to create the C.A.R. 2018 Bicentennial Garden at Global Garden! We are developing this community garden in honor […]
President’s Awards 2017 Recipients
The real estate community gathered at the 134th Annual Inaugural Gala on Monday, October 9, for a beautiful evening at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel honoring members of the Chicago REALTOR® […]
A Tribute to Ginger Downs
The real estate community gathered at the 134th Annual Inaugural Gala on Monday, October 9, for a beautiful evening at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel honoring members of the Chicago REALTOR® […]
Brian A. Bernardoni Political Advocacy Award 2017 Recipient
The real estate community gathered at the 134th Annual Inaugural Gala on Monday, October 9, for a beautiful evening at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel honoring members of the Chicago REALTOR® […]