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Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with our 2021-2022 Young Professionals Network Vice Chair Amy Wu, Keller Williams Success Realty, to find out more about her career path, why she volunteers and more. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE […]
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. CAR members will receive a printed copy in the coming weeks! MAGAZINE HIGHLIGHTS
It was so nice to gather together to install our new leadership in person this year. You can check out all the photos here. I was struck by something 2022 President Antje Gehrken said in her Inaugural Gala speech about how being an outstanding REALTOR® is a lot like being a rockstar. “It’s not the […]
2022 CHICAGO BUDGET: REAL ESTATE HIGHLIGHTS & CONCERNS Mayor Lori Lightfoot presented her budget to City Council on September 20, 2021. The proposal contains $635 million to maintain and expand affordable housing and $202 million for homelessness initiatives. Other initiatives include 175 new community amenities, including grocery stores, commercial spaces and parks. The mayor is […]
Tour many of Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods through the eyes of our neighborhood experts on our Diversity Committee, The 77. They shared their favorite restaurants, landmarks, architecture and more; these are just a few reasons Chicago is such a wonderful place to live, work and play. NEAR NORTH SIDERepresentative: Marla Forbes, @propertiesFavorite Restaurant: Francesca’s on Chestnut, […]
Born and raised in downtown Chicago, James D. Letchinger admired skyscrapers and high-rises from a young age. “I watched the city get built,” he said. “I was very close with my father. We would drive around the city, and every time there was a new building going up, he would comment on it, saying ‘those […]
As REALTORS®, we know how important homes and commercial properties are to the backbone of our communities. But we also know there is much more that goes into making our communities healthy and vibrant places to live, work and play. This is why over the last few years we’ve funded placemaking projects throughout the city […]
Local Hispanic-Owned Business Receives COVID-19 Relief Grant Our city has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in a variety of ways, and the CAR Foundation is helping affected small business owners. During Black History and Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Months, we awarded grants to Black and AAPI locally-owned businesses. In October, we awarded […]
As of May 2021, the City of Chicago began issuing permits for Accessory/Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs), reversing a 1957 law that previously deemed them illegal. What does this mean for you and your clients and why is it such a big deal? First, we’ll review zoning basics, which will help put the details of the […]
Expand your network and knowledge to be the best resource for your clients. We host over 100 events each year, and, through your membership, you receive free or discounted attendance to each one. Visit ChicagoREALTOR.com/events for a list of all upcoming events. Pick a topic you’re passionate about and get involved! When you become a […]
TOMMY CHOI Keller Williams ONEChicago If you could share one piece of advice with a fellow REALTOR®, what would it be? The direction you travel in is much more important than your speed! What is your favorite restaurant in Chicago? Manny’s Cafeteria and Delicatessen ANTJE GEHRKEN A.R.E. Partners What are you most excited to work […]
“Hey guys. It’s me!” 2022 President Antje Gehrken’s signature greeting gives immediate clues as to her approachable leadership style. A lifelong Chicagoan, Antje’s path to real estate was not, by definition, “traditional.” But, as with many things, looking back on her winding career, this second act has distinct roots in everything else she’s done. “I […]