C.A.R. Hosts Carnival for BGCA
We were proud to host a Carnival at the True Value Boys & Girls Club for 200 kids and 50 volunteers from C.A.R. and NAR. The kids enjoyed carnival games, like […]
New education initiative on Chicago property taxes with Real Property Alliance
C.A.R. is partnering with Real Property Alliance, Illinois REALTORS® consumer outreach arm, to help educate property owners in Chicago about why property taxes are increasing and how they can potentially […]
A Guide to Antitrust Do’s and Don’ts
AntiTrust- It’s the law. Ensure you are in compliance with this guide of Antitrust Do’s and Don’ts. The following is an excerpt from the National Association of REALTORS® Antitrust Compliance […]
CFPB Announces Proposed Amendments to TRID
Following a letter from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced several proposed changes to the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rules that became effective last […]
Mandatory Ethics Training Deadline: Dec. 31
All REALTOR® members are required to complete 2.5 hours of Code of Ethics training per four-year cycle. We are currently in the Fourth Training Cycle, January 1, 2013 through December […]
How to Buy Parking Permits in Bulk
The City Clerk’s office has released information that will allow you to buy REALTOR® Parking Permits in bulk. Managing brokers may use this information to purchase permits on behalf of your […]
Sizzling Summer Events
This summer is on fire with hot events that have a little something for everyone. Take your pick, save your spot and get ready for an interesting summer! July 19: CommercialForum […]
Chicago REALTORS® Honored on NAHREP’s 2016 Top Latino Agents List
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) released their list of Top 250 Latino Agents in the country. C.A.R. congratulates the Chicago REALTORS® on the list for their achievements and […]
Professional Standards: Navigating Multiple Offers
How to stay in compliance with the Code of Ethics and be your client’s best resource. As we are now in the midst of the busy spring and summer buying […]
A Guide to Service Animals
There’s a lot of confusion and miscommunication about what constitutes a service animal, versus an emotional support or therapy animal. There are specific rules you can and cannot ask the […]
2016 REALTOR® Award Winners
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2016 REALTOR® Awards! REALTOR® of the Year Hugh Rider, Realty & Mortgage, Co. REALTOR® Achievement Vicky Silvano, Century 21 SGR Marki Lemons-Ryhal, Marki D. […]
C.A.R. 2016-2017 Election Ballot
The official 2016 – 2017 election ballot for C.A.R. officers and directors has been announced. Newly elected officers and directors will be installed on Sept. 14 at the Annual C.A.R. Inaugural […]