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We are on the move to the REALTOR® Building at 430 N. Michigan, with a projected move-in of December, 2016. Construction began in September, and we’ll be keeping you posted on our progress. Next up: the space after demolition. Remember our floor plan? Well, we have to start somewhere. We took possession of the new space in September, […]
October 18th is National Chocolate Cupcake Day – let C.A.R. bring cupcakes to you! Simply send an email to membership@chicagorealtor.com letting us know in 100 words or less what makes your office unique and SO SWEET! You will then be entered* for a chance to win a sweet treat for your entire office! *All emails […]
Last week, several C.A.R. members were installed as Illinois REALTOR® leadership. It is important to have our voice heard on the state level, and we are proud to have such strong representation. We look forward to the coming year under your great leadership! Congratulations to: 2017 Illinois REALTORS® Treasurer Dan Wagner, the Inland Real Estate Group […]
Please be advised that travel in and around Chicago’s Loop, including to the C.A.R. Central Office, will be affected by two events in the coming days. Please allow for extra time to travel to the C.A.R. Central Office. There is a chance the usual parking lot may be full due to the extra people downtown. The CTA will […]
Over the course of the year, collections have been held at every Young Professionals Network event— mixers and breakfasts alike— to fund raise for the Union League Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago. AND… we come with good tidings! With the support of all who contributed, YPN raised $3,000 and donated over eight big boxes of […]
We are on the move to the REALTOR® Building at 430 N. Michigan, with a projected move-in of December, 2016. Construction began in September, and we’ll be keeping you posted on our progress. First up: renderings and floor plans. C.A.R.’s Space Planning and Design Work Group worked on the new office design with staff, project manager Jones Lang […]
It was recently announced that Yahoo suffered a data breach of 500 million account usernames and passwords. Credentials of customers who may be using the same login on their bank, credit card, medical sites, as well as other sites that contain sensitive information not desired for public consumption, should immediately change their passwords. As this […]
Understanding the system for evictions in Cook County is key for the process to work. The following links provide critical information for your clients’ use. The Cook County sheriff has put together a FAQ regarding the eviction procedure. Check it out. The guide covers: Filing with the Sheriff Scheduling Day-of eviction processes Cancellations, Delays and Re-Scheduling […]
REALTORS® are required to complete 2.5 hours of Ethics Training to fulfill their promise of professionalism as made in the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics represents an important transition in the real estate industry in both perception and practice. Before the Code was instated in 1913, the motto of the real estate […]
This morning at the Cliff Dwellers Club on Michigan Ave, the Chicago Association of REALTORS®’ Government Affairs invited former Illinois Governor Patrick Quinn, Jr. and Senior Policy Representative from the National Association of REALTORS® Evan Liddiard to present on the expanding impact of the Federal Tax Reform and its ramifications on property owners in Chicago. […]
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 […]
Once upon a time, way back in 2015, the National Association of REALTORS® released the 2015 Member Safety Report which reported the use of smart phone safety apps among NAR members as 13%. This year, with the release of the 2016 Report, there was a distinct increase to 42% of REALTORS® using safety apps. Check […]