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We all begin our careers with an idea of where we want to go, but we never quite know where we’ll end up. Even the best laid plans can lead us to unexpected places, with unforeseen stops along the road. In the end, with every step we take, we end up closer to our goals […]
In our lifetimes, we all experience many firsts — some that we remember, some that we don’t, and some that change our trajectory, because firsts can lead to forevers. I remember the first time I attended the Inaugural Gala, I was so inspired by the award winners, the programming and the breadth of leadership in […]
The 2022 Chicago Residential Lease is now available on our Forms & Contracts webpage. The 2022 version includes an updated Lead-Based Paint Pamphlet, Bed Bug Brochure, and the 2022 Bilingual Security Deposit Interest Rate Summary. The Chicago Residential Lease is an excellent member benefit for all Chicago REALTORS® and their landlords. This lease is vetted […]
The new year brings fresh rules into effect for Chicago residents and businesses, including measures designed to help the city’s most vulnerable residents while simultaneously making life easier for entrepreneurs. The following is a roundup of major city legislation that took effect when the clock struck midnight on January 1, as well as subsequent city […]
On December 9, the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) Chicago hosted the organization’s annual chapter installation at Untitled Supper Club. During the event, our Director of Government & External Affairs Kristopher J. Anderson was awarded the Industry Affiliate of the Year, a President’s Award given by outgoing NAHREP Chapter President Robert Padron. […]
Start your new year off on a strong note by making the most of your CAR membership. We put together the tools, resources, upcoming events and more that are designed to help you reach your 2022 goals! A READER TODAY, A LEADER TOMORROW Check out the Chicago REALTOR Magazine® articles we couldn’t stop reading! Get Ahead on […]
Each year we honor the outstanding listing and selling accomplishments of Chicago REALTORS® with the annual Sales Awards/Top Producer Recognition. This recognition gives us the opportunity to celebrate our collective success and, more importantly, to demonstrate the power of cooperation that exists in the Chicagoland real estate market. The 2021 Sales Awards are right around […]
Every year during our Sales Awards, we honor the outstanding listing and selling accomplishments of our members, including our commercial members! This is your opportunity to celebrate your successes from the year and, more importantly, demonstrate the power of cooperation that exists in the Chicagoland commercial real estate market. Top producers will be featured in […]
Each year, NAR honors Commercial REALTORS® for their exceptional service and contributions. One of this year’s honorees is Chicago REALTOR® Deena Zimmerman, SVN Chicago Commercial. View the full list of recipients here. We asked Deena for some wisdom from her work this past year and she shared these three tips: Congratulations Deena!
City of Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development announced their Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF), which provides grants for up to 90% of building improvements costs, with a maximum grant of $150,000 for commercial properties and $250,000 for industrial properties. Applications are currently open for projects in the following TIF districts: Applications will open for […]
MARKET SNAPSHOT — CITY OF CHICAGO *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the Chicago Association of REALTORS®. STATE OF THE MARKET INVENTORY
On Thursday, December 9, 2021, the CAR Foundation Trustees and other Chicago REALTOR® volunteers got together to volunteer at kettle locations across Chicago to raise money for the Salvation Army housing and community services. The kettle funds raised combined with the Foundation’s match brought the total amount donated to $1,040! “This was my first experience […]