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The Great Lakes Basin Partnership to Block Asian Carp is calling on the federal government to take action and protect Lake Michigan. Asian carp is an invasive species that will cause unprecedented damages to the local ecosystem, economy and property values. The good news is Michigan will pay for the costs of having the Army […]
2018 International Real Estate Conference Hanoi, Vietnam The 2018 International Real Estate Conference (IREC) was recently held in Hanoi, Vietnam, where I represented the National Association of REALTORS® Leadership Team. IREC 2018 was a gathering of experts and real estate industry influencers from all over the world to connect, learn, network, share and transact. The […]
Earlier this summer, Centered | RCG hosted a mission to Athens and Santorini, Greece. The trip focused on real estate property tours, an introduction to the Golden Visa Program and Greek culture. The trip was a total of seven days – five in Athens and two in Santorini – all of which were spent learning […]
NAR Global released the 2018 Profile of International Transactions in U.S. Residential Real Estate in August 2018. There is a lot of information in the report; however, the following info and stats are specific to Illinois residential real estate. This year we see Illinois’ major investors coming from China, India, Mexico and the United Kingdom. […]
Make sure you follow CAR Global’s Facebook page to learn more about when future events are open for registration! Brian Dempsey, the Immediate Past President of Ireland’s Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers (IPAV), visited the Chicago Association of REALTORS®. Click HERE to the learn more about the visit and the surprising similarities between Chicago and […]
The National Association of REALTORS® is helping to foster ethical practices on a global scale, signing an accord last week with a coalition of Central and South American nations to reaffirm a commitment to the Code of Ethics in the region. Click HERE to read about how NAR will assist in these efforts.
Join fellow Illinois REALTORS® at the MIPIM Conference in Cannes, France March 12-15th! Billed as the largest international real estate conference of its kind in the world, this year’s main theme will be Engaging the Future! The role of real estate in the economic equation is changing. The priority of industry players is now to […]
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) Global Real Estate Council has received the National Association of REALTORS® prestigious 2018 PLATINUM Global Achievement Program Award! The award is given to a council that provides its global members with the highest level of service and tools to succeed in the international real estate market, while building a […]
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) welcomes Tommy Choi of Keller Williams Chicago – Lincoln Park as its 2019 President for a one-year term, beginning today. He was installed on September 12, 2018 at the Association’s 135th Annual Inaugural Gala, the premier night for Chicago real estate. Choi is C.A.R.’s first Korean-American President. At the […]
Thank you to all who attended the 135th Inaugural Gala. Relive all the fun from this year’s event, with photos and videos celebrating our special guests. Step 1: Check out & tag the photos! Step 2: Check out the speeches! 2018-2019 President, Tommy Choi 2018 REALTOR® of the Year, Matt Silver 2018 Hall of Fame […]
The latest issue of Chicago REALTOR® is now available. Enjoy the content in the format of your choice. You can find the digital PDF flipbook below, with links to blog-format articles. C.A.R. members will receive a printed copy in the coming weeks! MAGAZINE HIGHLIGHTS
Last autumn we brought you the scoop on all the design trends for 2018. Here’s what to look forward to in the year ahead, from our YPN breakfast panelists Dan Rak, Dan Rak Design, and Brynn Olson, Brynn Olson Design Group.