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The African Global Chamber of Commerce’s (AGCC) mission is to promote multi-lateral trade, investment, cultural exchanges and education with African nations to the United States. 2018 was a banner year for AGCC and its founder Olivier Kamanzi. Mr. Kamanzi, an investment banker by trade, boasts relationships and partnerships with the US State Department, Northwestern University, […]
Beginning March 1, 2019, connectMLS users will be required to make listing status changes within 48 hours, including weekends and holidays. This new requirement applies to the following statuses: Previously, MRED required changes to be made within a 72-hour time period, but has changed this to improve the accuracy of the connectMLS database. If you […]
The REALTOR® Code of Ethics is a living, breathing document, so it continues to be updated to remain relevant with trends and practices which we see throughout the year. One common concern which our members consistently face is whether their offers were actually presented to the seller by the listing broker. As of January 1, […]
About 1,000 homeowners in Cook County who have not paid last year’s taxes could avoid the Annual Tax Sale by reapplying for senior citizen property tax exemptions they did not receive last year, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said. Lists of all properties with delinquent taxes, broken down by Chicago ward and suburb, are posted […]
Our Industry Partner, the Dearborn REALTIST Board® (DRB), is focused on increasing Chicago’s Black homeownership. Throughout 2019, DRB will host a series a of community wealth-building days to provide Black families with the information they need to buy a home. Join the first wealth-building day of 2019 on Saturday, February 16th at 10 AM in […]
On January 22, 2019, we hosted a Real Estate Boot Camp. With the help of industry Top Producers and subject-matter experts, we assisted 80 attendees in building an in-depth business plan. Here are a few of our takeaways from each session! Session 1: The Business Budget Breakdown Jeanine McShea, @properties Session 2: Tax Tips: Side […]
We hold our monthly “Coffee with Your GADs” chat the first Tuesday of each month. This is your opportunity as a member to join our Government Affairs Directors for an informal discussion about policy and politics impacting the real estate industry and learn about CAR’s current advocacy initiatives. You can also share any news or […]
The “Good Samaritan” who has made headlines all week is a Chicago REALTOR®! After watching the weather report on Tuesday afternoon, Candice Payne, 5th Group Realty & Management, called her employees and told them not to report to work on Wednesday. With temperatures expected to fall below -20 degrees, Candice was prepared to stay in […]
In early January, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® mailed a survey to each candidate’s home address to better understand their positions on the following real estate hot topics: On Monday, January 28, we hosted a members-only Mayoral Candidate Forum to learn more about their stances on key real estate issues. Every mayoral candidate was invited to […]
Congratulations to past C.A.R. president Zeke Morris, EMA Realty & Management, who has been recommended as the 2020 Illinois REALTORS® treasurer. He is positioned to become the organization’s 2022 president, and the first African-American president in Illinois REALTORS® history. Zeke is the owner and managing broker of EMA Realty & Management. His brokerage is an […]
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 Chicago Association of REALTORS®. STATE OF THE MARKET INVENTORY
We kicked off 2019 with our annual Market Outlook event to make sure you’re equipped with the information you need to grow your business throughout the year. realtor.com® Chief Economist Danielle Hale gave an in-depth look at the data, trends, demographics shifts and economic drivers impacting residential real estate in Chicago and nationwide. She was […]