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As you know, negative appraisals can do harm to the community where the home is located. Have you or a client experienced appraisal discrimination during a transaction? We’re gathering your stories so we can begin to assess how best to drive attention to the issue. Although appraisers are a licensed profession, we want to provide […]
Author: 2021 CAR Global Real Estate Council Member Don Pasek | Omniterra Real Properties, Inc. Foreign investors traditionally have embraced the United States as a safe harbor for capital in the face of political and social upheaval in other parts of the world. In addition, the U.S. dollar has long been a currency of reserve […]
We’re looking for your uplifting neighborhood stories! Our diversity committee, The 77, is gathering community stories from throughout the city. Send us any highlights, events, community outreach efforts and/or a story or organization that has had a positive communal impact. Your submission could be featured on social media, the CAR website, e-newsletter, podcast and/or quarterly Chicago […]
What’s your favorite Chicago city view? We want to see it! Highlight the beauty of one of Chicago’s 77 communities for your fellow Chicago REALTOR® community to see. This could be a building, landmark, park or natural scenery. Submit your photo on social media by tagging us @ChicagoREALTORS and using #CAR77PhotoContest. Entries are limited to one […]
We know that the COVID-19 pandemic hit small business owners especially hard, and we want to help provide relief to property owners impacted by the eviction mortarium and businesses shut down due to citywide bans. Throughout 2021, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® will be recognizing and rewarding a select number of small business owners who […]
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
We all know how overwhelming buying a home can be. As a REALTOR®, you are counted on to answer your clients’ questions, ease their worries and be a home expert. During these trying times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest, many people are looking for ways to save or receive assistance to purchase […]
On October 1, Nykea Pippion McGriff of Coldwell Banker Realty took office as the first ever Black woman president in the Chicago Association of REALTORS®’ 137-year history. This was a powerful and historic moment, as 60 years ago, the association would have blocked her membership. We chatted with Nykea about her real estate journey, her […]
“If we winter this one out, we can summer anywhere.” This powerful line from Seamus Heaney rings so true today as the first chill evenings of fall and winter are upon us. We find ourselves in uncharted waters in so many ways. The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have no end in sight, the economy is […]
Staging a home for sale is a technique used by real estate brokers and sellers for years. When a home is beautifully staged, it can help a buyer see the potential. The process of home staging involves a lot of heavy lifting, rearranging furniture and intense attention to details and decorating. Most buyers prefer to […]
Coaching is everywhere: personal coaching, coaching for sports enhancement, executive coaching. These days, hiring a coach seems synonymous with having a smartphone. But, since coaching is a newer profession, many people do not seem to understand what kind of personal or educational background makes for a good coach. And even fewer can explain exactly what […]