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Mayor Lightfoot and Chicago Department of Housing Announce Third Round of Rental Assistance Funding

This week, Mayor Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Housing announced they would be adding a third round of funding to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program totaling $79.8 million. This […]

City of Chicago Accepting Mortgage Assistance Grant Applications

The city of Chicago is currently accepting applications for its Mortgage Assistance Grants. This program provides grants to low- to moderate-income homeowners in Chicago who have been economically impacted by […]

April 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 […]

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Illinois Eviction Moratorium to End In August, Aid Coming for Renters & Landlords

On Monday, May 17, Governor Pritzker announced that the eviction moratorium will end in August, and $1.5 billion in aid will be available to help renters affected by COVID-19. The […]

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In Conversation with U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge

On Thursday, April 29, we hosted our last Fair Housing event of the month, featuring a fireside chat with U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Marcia Fudge. She […]

Tips and Tools For Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We have compiled a list of mental health resources for you to read, watch or listen to for mental wellness practices that you can […]

Commemorating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Find out how we’re honoring those of AAPI heritage who have impacted our industry and how you can get involved. REGISTER […]

Double Your Expertise With These Course Pairings

We’ve paired together classes that will create an impressive knowledgebase to help you take your business to the next level. Paired Classes Infographic [DOWNLOAD]

Eviction Moratorium Extended Until May 29

Governor Pritzker has extended the eviction moratorium another 30 days until May 29. Under the current moratorium, landlords must deliver to tenants a declaration that tenants may then execute and […]

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Make the Most of Your May With These Member Benefits

This May, we have the tools to help you make the most of your membership: Upcoming Events This month, we are continuing some of our popular virtual events, as well […]

March 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 […]

Exclusive CAR Member CE Discounts This April

Your license renewal deadline is April 30, 2021. We can help you get there. Managing brokers, don’t forget to finish your continuing education requirements by the end of April. Starting […]