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Global Real Estate Council Partners with the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®: How It Benefits Your Business

  • Staff | July 8, 2021

On June 18, CAR’s Global Real Estate Council began a partnership with the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS® Global Council. We’ll be collaborating on global programming, educational resources, promotion and member benefits (as it relates to global events), in addition to sharing information about each respective market, partnering on trade missions and other future opportunities! […]

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2021 REALTOR® Awards!

  • Staff | July 7, 2021

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2021 REALTOR® Awards!

Summer 2021 Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

  • Staff | June 30, 2021

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

Summer 2021 Association News

  • Staff | June 30, 2021

Past President Matt Silver Named Illinois REALTORS® 2022 Treasurer-Elect Past President Matt Silver of Corcoran Urban Real Estate has been named the 2022 Treasurer-Elect of Illinois REALTORS®. Silver was named our 2018 REALTOR® of the Year and received the REALTOR® Achievement Award in 2013. He is also the Federal Political Coordinator for District 10, working […]

Summer 2021 Foundation Update

  • Staff | June 30, 2021

We are excited to continue to give back to our city and industry. Check out our upcoming opportunities to get involved! Support Your Clients: Share Our New Home Buyer Warranty Grant We want to ease the financial crunch of buying a home and help your clients protect their newest asset, with a home warranty grant. […]

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Summer 2021 Government Affairs Update

  • Staff | June 30, 2021

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS ORDINANCE NOW LIVE The Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance went live on May 1. The ADU implementation initially has five pilot zones, but this number is expected to grow. If you are interested in building an ADU outside of the pilot zones, you can consult the Department of Buildings for a zoning […]

Next Level Professional Development

  • Staff | June 30, 2021

NOTE ABOUT YOUR LOG-IN! Our new online education portal makes virtual training a more sophisticated, easy-to-navigate experience, with new features like easily-located course materials, filtered shopping experience, class discussion boards and more. Plus, we’re working to debut new features later this year, including recommended learning tracks, gamification and awards, and more! Check out the new […]

Using Video Marketing to Positively Impact Your Business and Community

  • Staff | June 30, 2021

At the beginning of this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic was still impacting many small businesses, Don Felton, Chicago’s Real Estate Agency, began to think about ways he could help. After seeing someone online start a challenge to highlight small businesses in the community, Felton decided to rise up to the task — with his […]

Commercial 2021: No Such Thing As Normal

  • Staff | June 30, 2021

We’ve all read the headlines about the impact of the pandemic on commercial real estate: the Magnificent Mile is a ghost town, fully remote offices and all electronic billing systems have taken hold, occupants have migrated away from “living, working, and playing” in amenity-rich downtown office and multifamily stacks, and restaurants have pivoted to delivery […]

Celebrating Female Power: Tips & Tools from Our Titans of Industry

  • Staff | June 30, 2021

We hosted a series of Women’s History Month events in March discussing female leadership, adversity and success. Here are some of the top pieces of advice from the powerhouse women featured. TIPS TO HELP BALANCE YOUR WORK & LIFE Do What Works Working from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has been an […]

Welcome to Avondale

  • Staff | June 30, 2021

Avondale is a working-class neighborhood to the core thanks to its long history as a manufacturing and distribution hub. It’s known by many as Roscoe Village and Logan Square’s unpretentious neighbor, a community where food and art meet authenticity, and cultures, specifically Eastern Europe and Latin America, combine to create a unique heritage all its […]

The Dos and Don’ts Of Dual Agency

  • Staff | June 30, 2021

Dual Agency is a topic each of you have likely heard before, but it’s usually not until your first Dual Agency transaction that you truly understand the entire scope, including legal requirements and steps needed to avoid any disciplinary action. Before we dive into it, let’s take a quick look at the different agency types […]

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