Identifying the Power in Your Value Proposition: Titans of Industry Recap
A value proposition is a statement that encompasses the value you will bring to a client. For REALTORS®, it’s important that your clients know why you do what you do, […]
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Meet CAR’s All-Women Executive Leadership Team: Titans of Industry Recap
Our executive team, including President Antje Gehrken, President-Elect Sarah Ware, Treasurer Drussy Hernandez, Immediate Past President Nykea Pippion McGriff, Appointed Director Erika Villegas and CEO Michelle Mills Clement answered questions […]
Illinois Housing Development Authority Offering Funds For Mortgage Assistance
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) received $250 million of federal funds to help homeowners who are still behind on their mortgage because of the COVID-19 pandemic. An estimated 12,000 […]
Learn Something New, Refresh Your Knowledge & Celebrate with Our March Member Benefits
Brokers, Your License Renewal is Approaching! Hey brokers, your license renewal deadline is April 30! Check out your CE requirements here, then make sure to knock out your courses with […]
NAR Report Shows Largest Annual Increase in Homeownership, But Black Homeownership Remains Low
NAR has released the 2022 Snapshot of Race and Home Buying in America report, which examines homeownership trends and challenges by race and location to explain current racial disparities in […]
January 2022 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 […]
Cold Weather Tips for Property Managers and Landlords
During the winter season, it’s important to be proactive in protecting your tenants and property from the elements, and our Property Management Forum is sharing their tips. We encourage you […]
Coming This February: Training BOTH Real Estate Brokers & Admins Can Attend
Hey brokers and managing brokers! Interested in hiring a personal assistant or admin to help expand your business potential? Or, are you looking to hone and improve the processes and […]
December 2021 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 […]
New 2022 Residential Lease & Security Deposit Interest Rates Now Available
The 2022 Chicago Residential Lease is now available on our Forms & Contracts webpage. The 2022 version includes an updated Lead-Based Paint Pamphlet, Bed Bug Brochure, and the 2022 Bilingual […]
Kick Off 2022 With Our Member Benefits!
Start your new year off on a strong note by making the most of your CAR membership. We put together the tools, resources, upcoming events and more that are designed […]
November 2021 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 […]