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Supercharge the End of Your Year with These December Member Benefits

Although we’re still socially distant, we have tools to help you make the most of your membership as you navigate your business this winter. Have a divine December with these […]

October 2020 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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New CAR Phone Queue Hours Beginning December 1

Starting Tuesday, December 1, CAR’s phone queue will operate under new hours, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Our membership team will still be available via email […]

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NAR Code of Ethics Change Regarding Hate Speech: What You Need To Know

NAR’s Board of Directors approved a change to Article 10 of the Code of Ethics on November 13, 2020, making it a violation for REALTORS® to use harassing or hate […]

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Cook County Launches Free Legal Aid for Housing

On Monday, November 23, Cook County announced a new legal aid program, Early Resolution Program (ERP), to help with resolving evictions, debt and tax deed issues. ERP allows you to […]

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NAR Launches New Fair Housing Simulation Training

As real estate professionals, we have power.  Will we act as trusted guides who help clients and communities flourish, or will we lock people out of the benefits of homeownership? This week, […]

New COVID-19 Mitigations Begin on Friday for Illinois

Chicago REALTORS® are still considered essential workers and allowed to continue working under the new COVID-19 mitigations that begin Friday to combat the recent surge in positivity rates and hospitalizations. […]

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NAR and AARP Announce Partnership To Serve Senior Clients

On Monday, November 16, NAR and AARP announced a collaboration integrating AARP’s Livability Index data into NAR’s REALTOR® Property Resource® website and app. The Livability Index offers insight into aspects […]

Illinois REALTORS® Launches Diversity Initiative

The Illinois REALTORS® have launched a new Diversity Initiative, including their new Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit. The initiative was created to reaffirm the organization’s longtime commitment to diversity in the […]

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Military and Veteran Discount Card Online Registration Available Through the Recorder of Deeds Office

The Recorder of Deeds office is now offering online registration for military and Veteran Cook County discount cards. The new portal allows active-duty personnel, veterans, guard members and reservists to […]

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NAR Releases the 2020 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers

Last week, NAR released the 2020 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. This report discusses demographics, preferences and experiences of buyers and sellers across America. This year’s report highlights the […]

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Make Your November Notable with These Member Benefits!

Although we’re still socially distant, we have tools to help you make the most of your membership as you navigate your business as we move into winter. Make your November […]