Avoid Delays By Completing Your CE Now

Brokers! Your license renewal deadline has been extended from April 30, 2020, to September 30, 2020, but that doesn’t mean you should wait until the end of the summer to […]

New 2020 Lease & Security Deposit Interest Rates Now Available

The Chicago residential lease has been updated for 2020 with the new security deposit interest rates. Ensure you are using the new lease, which is editable, available here. Review the […]

December 2019 Government Affairs Update

JUST HOUSING ORDINANCE UPDATE Following a lengthy rulemaking process, on Thursday, November 21, the Cook County Board adopted a set of rules for the Just Housing Amendment which will take effect […]

September 2019 Market Snapshot

MARKET SNAPSHOT – CITY OF CHICAGO *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the […]

Take Action: Voice Your Opposition to New Rules on Criminal Background Screenings

Chicago REALTORS®, it’s time to make your voices heard! Contact your county commissioner to let them know you oppose the proposed rules on Cook County’s new Just Housing Ordinance. The […]

August 2019 Market Snapshot

MARKET SNAPSHOT – CITY OF CHICAGO *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the […]

Upgrade Your CE Instructor License & Avoid Losing Teaching Opportunities

Per Article 30, Section 30-25, of SB 1872 The Real Estate License Act of 2000 (RELA), Real Estate Pre-license Instructors are permitted to teach pre-license, post-license, core and elective courses […]

New CAR Central Office Hours

We’re introducing new office hours, effective Monday, September 23, 2019. Monday: 9 AM – 5 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM –  5 PM Thursday: 8:30 […]

Succeed in September, With These 7 Member Benefits

For you to be the best in the business, you need the proper tools, tips and coursework to guide you. That’s where the Chicago Association of REALTORS® comes in. Make […]

FHA Releases New Condo Rules to Make Homeownership More Affordable

On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) released new approval regulations for condominiums. The changes were made to help make the dream of homeownership more affordable and […]

July 2019 Market Snapshot

MARKET SNAPSHOT – CITY OF CHICAGO *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the […]

Real Estate License Act Signed into Law

The Real Estate License Act has been signed into law. Some provisions pertaining to education must go through a rule-making process that can take months. The signing marks the end […]