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Money, money, money – it’s a personal topic, but an important one. We chatted with a few Top Producers about how they invest their hard-earned dollars, in both business and life. AMANDA McMILLAN, @properties What’s the most effective way you spend money to build your business? The best way to generate more business is to […]
Are you looking for your next good read? Here a few books that top our list. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do! What Customers Crave: How to Create Relevant and Memorable Experiences at Every Touchpoint Author: Nicholas J. Webb Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Author: Greg McKeown Leaders Eat […]
Pullman is the only one of Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods to have city, state and national landmark status. Located on the south side, right in between 103rd Street and 115th Street, Pullman is filled with residents who take pride in the neighborhood’s rich history and incredible architecture — and on the first Sunday of every month […]
On the last Wednesday of each month, we gather in the bright, homey confines of Manny’s Deli. Seated among the aromas of pastrami and bagels, we enjoy a fresh breakfast buffet and listen to successful Chicago REALTORS®’ industry tips, tricks and tactics which have stood the test of time. Here’s what we’ve learned so far […]
#ThatsWhoWeR: Chicago REALTORS® Show Their Advocacy Getting in front of legislators and standing up for the real estate industry is in the fabric of our Association. We’re so proud of the REALTORS® who have answered the call so far. This past May, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® board attended the 2019 Mayoral Inauguration to welcome […]
YOU TOLD YOUR REALTOR® STORY Thank you to everyone who stopped by our “That’s Who We R” booth and told your unique story. We also enjoyed learning what your kids think you do all day! Our interactive photo booth gave you the chance to be on the cover of CR Magazine. Photos and videos from the […]
Are you missing opportunities right in front of you? Are you focusing on the wrong things? What if you could make more money just by asking better questions? It’s easy to get caught up in the hectic day-to-day of our business, and we often aren’t leveraging the data we have readily available to better position […]
CAR CEO Michelle Mills Clement accepted an invitation to be the keynote speaker at the Coalition of African American Leaders’ (COAL) monthly meeting on Saturday, October 4 in Calumet Heights. COAL is the public policy arm of multiple local African American social clubs. In her speech, Michelle outlined CAR’s most recent initiatives, including: Many CAR […]
On Wednesday, October 2, CAR Foundation trustees and CAR past presidents attended the 10th Annual Mercy Housing Gala. The CAR Foundation is a long-time supporter of Mercy Housing, a nonprofit that provides affordable housing for low-income individuals, families, seniors and people with special needs. At the gala, Mercy Housing acknowledged its sponsors and shared stories […]
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, the national chapter of our Industry Partner, the Dearborn REALTIST® Board, has released its State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA) report. This report shows what’s impacting homeownership rates and current outcomes, and offers recommendations to bolstering homeownership within the black community. The current black homeownership rate is 41.6 […]
CAR is now accepting applications to our recently-launched diversity committee, the 77, named after Chicago’s 77 unique neighborhoods. The 77 will tackle topics like Fair Housing and economic development, as well as engage with local chambers of commerce and quasi-governmental bodies (i.e. TIF Boards). Each committee member will serve as a designated representative for their […]
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we proudly recognize our Industry Partner, the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) Chicago for its significant impact on housing in the Chicagoland area. NAHREP is committed to boosting the Hispanic homeownership rate, which is currently at 47.1 percent. “Creating sustainable homeownership is the foundation of building […]