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Summer’s here and there’s no better time to buy a new car thanks to Fletcher Jones Automotive Group! C.A.R. members can now shop thousands of new and used vehicles from Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, and Volkswagen, for upwards of $10,000 off select models. With special pricing and benefits like pick-up and delivery service, free car washes […]
Beginning Oct. 3, 2015, REALTORS® and their clients will face new rules which govern how mortgages will be handled. Under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and the Truth in Lending Act, new procedures and timelines will be implemented which could result in closing delays. Implementation date now set for October 3rd New “Loan Estimate” […]
Summer is here, and we have some incredible events and perks on tap to help you during the busiest time of the year! Make the most of your membership by taking advantage of at least one of these member benefits: June 12: Joint Government Affairs/Property Management Forum Meeting Construction is back on the rise! Join City […]
The Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago (HBAGC) presented “Navigating the New ARO” on May 28th to a packed room at the Dream20 Showroom in the Merchandise Mart. Paul Colgan, Governmental Affairs Director for the HBAGC, gave a quick overview of the ordinance followed by a panel discussion on strategies and next steps featuring Alan Lev, […]
C.A.R. speaking points help prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry and project 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 Barbara Matthopoulos, Vice President of Communications and Media Relations or Rebecca Boykin, Senior Public […]
Managing Brokers: If you missed the April 30 deadline, please note you will be unable to practice until you complete the required continuing education (CE) requirements. You must complete the required continuing education hours, submit your renewal application to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and pay applicable late renewal fees for […]
A new pilot program launched by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will provide mortgage help to struggling borrowers in Cook County. Under the new MyCity Modification program, most borrowers with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conventional mortgages can have their interest rates reduced to 2 percent, the terms […]
Due to the NFL draft and high volume of traffic, road closures, etc. we have decided to cancel this course. Please register for the next most convenient upcoming course. If you are at your deadline to complete orientation, you have 60 days from this date to complete this requirement. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Did you know the Fair Housing Act of 1968 was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson just a week after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King? This National Fair Housing Alliance video shows how this important legislation became law. For more background and resources, see our story on the […]
CAR Foundation is proud to have provided much-needed funding to help those affected by the April 9 tornado. CAR Foundation donated $3,000 directly to REALTOR® Association of the Fox Valley (RAFV), and $3,000 to IAR for support for the HomeTown Association of REALTORS®. See more on how you can help: https://bit.ly/1EzXxmT
SentriLock now has Bluetooth lockboxes. They operate the same way as the previous lockboxes with some added features. With the new Bluetooth lockboxes, you will now be able to use the SentriSmart app to: Take ownership Release shackle Assign a listing Issue one-day codes Check out this video for more details. Please see more information […]
The Lakeview Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Center for Neighborhood Technology, has drafted a white paper demonstrating the need for additional Transit Oriented Development (TOD) that would increase density and trade off private parking spaces in new development for additional residential and commercial space. Click HERE to download the white paper.