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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]