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The Night for Real Estate in Chicago: 134th Annual Inaugural Gala Date: Monday, October 9, 2017 Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, 221 N. Columbus Dr., Chicago, IL 60601 Time: 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM REGISTER HERE Chicago Association of REALTORS® proudly presents the 134th Annual Inaugural Gala; the premier night for the real estate industry in Chicago. Hosted […]
Effective September 6, 2017 the City Council passed an ordinance that repealed the Multiple Dwelling Registration provisions (Chapter 13-10 of the Municipal Code of Chicago). The Chicago Department of Buildings will no longer require or accept registrations of multiple dwellings pursuant to Chapter 13-10 effective immediately – building owners and property managers are no longer required to […]
YPN’s final G.E.T (Grow. Elevate. Thrive) breakfast of the season was held at Manny’s on Wednesday, August 30, and featured a panel on how to tap into multiple facets of real estate to earn more income. Grace Goro-Kaage, Coldwell Banker Residential, moderated a panel including Chris Pezza, Miller Chicago LLC, Marki Lemons-Ryhal, Marki Lemons-Ryhal Unlimited, and […]
Did you know 1 in 4 REALTORS® report being attacked, threatened or harassed at work? September is REALTOR® Safety Month and we want our members to be as prepared and educated as possible! Whether it’s reviewing your online marketing or downloading the latest app, there are always ways to upgrade your safety habits. We’ve compiled […]
On Thursday, August 3, 50 volunteers from the Chicago Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) hosted over 200 kids from the True Value Boys & Girls Club at a fun-filled carnival. The kids enjoyed games like putt putt, bounce houses, face painting, a photo booth, cotton candy and hot dogs. Chicago REALTORS® also distributed 250 backpacks filled with […]
C.A.R.’s market snapshot helps prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry, while projecting confidence and consistency as a voice for Chicago REALTORS®. If you would like to discuss any of your upcoming media or other public speaking opportunities, contact Jessica Kern, Director of Marketing & Communications or Maria Dickman, Communications Specialist. MARKET SNAPSHOT – CITY […]
Thanks to everyone who submitted their offices to win a treat on National Chocolate Day! We loved hearing why your staff members are so sweet. Amanda Withrow, Senior Director of Member Care and Professional Standards, Britney Allen, Recruitment and Retention Coordinator, and Monae Redmond, Manager of Member Care, had so much fun delivering the packages to […]
Each year, the Research Division of NAR collects provided information from almost 6,000 REALTORS® to inform us about international clients in the U.S., their habits, REALTOR® challenges and opportunities. A wide variety of factors impact international activity in the U.S. like housing costs, job creation and currency exchange rate. 2017 found to have an increase […]
The official 2017-2018 election ballot for C.A.R. officers and directors has been announced. Newly elected officers and directors will be installed on October 9 at the 134th Annual Inaugural Gala. The 2017 proposed amendments to the C.A.R. Bylaws have been issued and will be voted on at the upcoming Member Outreach & Annual Business Meeting being held on September 5.
If your client is looking to purchase a home, but is having trouble finding something in their price range, or if they are talking about purchasing a fixer upper, a new program from the Cook County Land Bank might be the ticket. The new Homebuyer Direct Program focuses on reaching out to prospective homeowners who […]
