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 […]
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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 […]
Market Snapshot: March 2016
C.A.R.’s market snapshot helps prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry, while projecting confidence and consistency as a voice for Chicago REALTORS®. If you would like to […]
C.A.R. To Move to the REALTOR® Building at End of 2016
We are thrilled to share with you some exciting news: we are on the move! We have signed a lease at The REALTOR® Building at 430 N. Michigan, with a […]
NFL Draft Road Closures
Starting Tuesday, April 19, travel to the C.A.R. Central office will be affected by downtown road closures tied to the 2016 NFL Draft. The 2016 NFL Draft is scheduled from Thursday, April […]
Nine Ways to Be Your Clients’ Best Resource and Take Your Listings to the Next Level
At March’s YPN Breakfast, we heard from a panel of experts about ways you can be your clients’ best resource and make your listing stand out in today’s market. Here […]
Reassure Your Clients Of the Safety of SentriLock
You may have heard about a recent rental scam in the suburbs where con artists were illegally entering homes being advertised for rent. These individuals gained access to the rentals through […]