Enter to Win Milk Chocolate!
July 28th is National Milk Chocolate Day! Did you know the smell of chocolate increases brain waves, which triggers relaxation? And, regularly indulging in chocolate (in moderation, of course) can cut […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
Welcome to the Chicago Association of REALTORS® blog and news hub. Explore magazine articles, industry updates and more. You can filter by category or tag based on your interests.
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2017 REALTOR® Awards!
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2017 REALTOR® Awards! They will be honored at the 134th Annual Inaugural Gala in October. REALTOR® of the Year Dan Wagner, Inland Real Estate […]
Listen Up: Chicago-Style
We put together this collection of podcasts and live music venues that shine a spotlight on our beloved city. Share these with your clients who are looking for new perspectives and […]
Frank Williams Honored for His Work to Improve Our Communities
Frank Williams is a familiar face around the Association. He is a past president (1989 -1990), as well as an instructor for the REALTORS® Real Estate School. As such, he has influenced hundreds of […]
Vicky Silvano Named NAR 2018 Global Business Alliances Liaison
C.A.R.’s Vicky Silvano was named 2018 NAR Global Business Alliances Liaison at the recent Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Show in Washington, D.C. She will report to NAR leadership as part […]
Ginger Downs Wins the 2017 William R. Magel Award of Excellence
Congratulations to our own Ginger Downs, RCE, CAE, CIPS, IOM, the 2017 National Association of REALTORS® William R. Magel Award of Excellence winner. The Magel Award is presented annually to […]
FPCs: Your Link to Congress
Did you know that there is a program designed to keep issues important to the real estate industry top of mind for your Congressional legislators? Federal Political Coordinators (FPCs) help […]
2017 REALTOR® Awards Nominations
Do you know a REALTOR® who goes above and beyond? We’re seeking nominations for our annual REALTOR® Awards. Awards will be handed out at the Inaugural Gala this fall. Nominations […]
2017 REALTORS® Conference & Expo Coming To Chicago
Mark your calendars for November 3rd – 6th, because the annual REALTORS® Conference & Expo is coming to Chicago! The business perks are endless: Networking and brainstorming opportunities with the 20,000 […]
Letter from the President: Spring 2017
Successful brokers have established patterns, including routines of contact. Others network – not just handing out cards at parties, which rarely sees fruit, but true networking at events, charity evenings/meetings, […]
To Share or Not to Share: Online Ethics & License Law
Say you’re at an open house – the condo is, of course, stunning, and you think your clients would love to see it. You just learned about livestreaming and have […]
Congratulations Sonia Anaya, 2016 REALTOR® Political Involvement Award Recipient
Congratulations to Sonia Anaya, broker-owner of America Real Estate in Chicago, who was named the recipient of the 2016 Political Involvement Award last week during the Illinois REALTORS® Public Policy […]