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. […]
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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 […]
Congrats, National Donut Day Winners!
Last week, Amanda Withrow, Senior Director of Member Care and Professional Standards, Britney Allen, Membership Recruitment and Retention Coordinator, and Monae Redmond, Manager of Member Care, had so much fun delivering donuts […]
Fair Housing Act: Criminal History-Based Practices and Policies
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) urges housing providers to exercise caution when implementing criminal history policies or practices used to make housing decisions. This guidance follows the […]
Sentrilock Renewal Fees Due June 1st
2016 Sentrilock renewal fees that must be paid prior to 11:59pm, Monday June 1st, 2016, in order to avoid suspension of Sentrilock services. If not paid, accounts will be suspended, please […]
Genie Birch to Serve as NAR Committee Chair
Congratulations to C.A.R.’s Genie Birch, who was announced as a 2017 Committee Chair at NAR’s Midyear Legislative Meetings and Trade Show in Washington, D.C. Birch will serve as 2017 Chair of […]
Deena Zimmerman Named NAR Commercial Liaison
C.A.R.’s Deena Zimmerman was named a 2017 NAR Commercial Liaison at last week’s Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Show in Washington, D.C. She will report to NAR leadership on actions […]
Former C.A.R. President Named A NAR Vice President for 2016-2017
Former C.A.R. President Mabél Guzmán, was announced as a 2017 NAR Vice President at the NAR Board of Directors’ meeting in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, May 14. Guzmán will fill […]
Department of Buildings Announces New Easy Permit Option
The Department of Buildings announced Friday a new Easy Permit option for permits that do not require reviews (i.e. plumbing, ventilation, refrigeration or environmental). Effective today, May 16, 2016, Easy […]
IDFPR Launches Smartphone E-License as Pocket Card Alternative
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that an alternative to the paper license pocket card is now available for the majority of licensed professionals, including […]
Chicago Infrastructure Trust and City of Chicago Launch Home Buyer Assistance Program
What Is the Home Buyer Assistance Program? To help make homeownership possible for a broad range of working families, the Chicago Infrastructure Trust, chaired by Treasurer Kurt Summers, has partnered with the City […]
Enter to Win Donuts Delivered by C.A.R.!
We Think You’re Pretty Sweet. As a thank you for being the cherry on top, let us bring you treats! Simply send us an email to membership@chicagorealtor.com letting us know in […]