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This May, we have the tools to help you make the most of your membership: Upcoming Events This month, we are continuing some of our popular virtual events, as well as hosting some specialty topic webinars, including: Commemorating Asian American and Pacific Islander Month May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Month! This month, we […]
Get to know our members as they share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with our 2020-2021 Grievance Committee Vice Chair Greg Desmond, @properties, to find out more about his career path, why he volunteers and more. HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED IN THE INDUSTRY? 21 years. […]
Welcome to the CAR Staff Spotlight. Learn more about our newest team members! As the Curriculum Editor, Leo is responsible for writing content for new courses, keeping current course content updated and improving content quality. Hometown: He is an Air Force brat and at the age of 63, he considers Chicago his hometown. Interests/Hobbies: He […]
We are proud to be sponsoring our Industry Partner AREAA’s Fair Housing & Diversity Summit, taking place from April 28–29. This two-day virtual event will shed light on the cultural and institutional biases that continue to persist in our country. During this event, you will build greater empathy and gain the tools to take action […]
Every Tuesday in March, we hosted a Titans of Industry event focusing on the challenges and opportunities for women in real estate. We discussed leadership and pain, work/life balance, getting involved, rising up the leadership ladder and creating sales funnels. Check out our recap blogs and on-demand playback of a select number of these events […]
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
Congratulations to our Industry Partner, Dearborn REALTIST® Board, on installing their new officers on Monday, April 12. Also, this year marks their 80th anniversary! Congratulations to the Dearborn REALTIST® Board on your anniversary and to the new officers who were installed! President Gwendolene Newton 1st Vice President Sanina Ellison-Jones 2nd Vice President Fosta Wilson Secretary […]
Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with our 2020-2021 RPAC Fundraising Chair Rachel Scheid, Coldwell Banker Realty, to find out more about her career path, why she volunteers and more. HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED IN THE INDUSTRY? 9 Years WHY […]
Being recognized and acknowledged by your peers is one of the highest compliments. Nominate your colleagues who go above and beyond for a 2021 REALTOR® Award. Nominations will be accepted until Tuesday, May 18, and awards will be presented during the 2021 Inaugural Gala. Awards Include: REALTOR® OF THE YEAR The REALTOR® of the Year […]
Your license renewal deadline is April 30, 2021. We can help you get there. Managing brokers, don’t forget to finish your continuing education requirements by the end of April. Starting Monday, April 12, through the end of the month, all live webinar CE classes are 20% off for CAR members! Still have one or two […]
We need you to take immediate, quick action against House Bill 116, which would repeal the Rent Control Preemption Act and would allow municipalities and counties to enact rent control throughout the state. House Bill 116 is a piece of legislation being considered by the Illinois House of Representatives. HB 116 would repeal the Rent Control Preemption Act, […]
Governor Pritzker has extended the eviction moratorium another 30 days until May 1. Continuing from the executive order from March 5, landlords must deliver to tenants a declaration that tenants may then execute and deliver back to landlords to trigger the protections of the moratorium. Under the declaration, the tenant must state that: The most […]