Congratulations to our members serving on 2021 NAR committees!
We would like to congratulate our members who have been appointed to NAR committees for 2021. Congratulations, and thank you for serving our industry!
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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A Look at the City and County’s 2021 Budget Proposals
Our GADs took to Facebook Live to discuss the city and county’s 2021 budget proposals, including items of focus for REALTORS® and the real estate industry. What should you know about the budget proposals? Watch the videos below and find out more about issues of importance. The City’s Budget Mayor Lightfoot is proposing a $94 […]
September 2020 Market Snapshot
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
Mayor Lightfoot’s Letter to Chicago Residents Regarding COVID-19
Mayor Lightfoot released a letter to Chicago residents regarding the current surge in COVID-19 cases in the city. “This moment is a critical inflection point for Chicago, and we need your help to stay ahead of this pandemic based on the data and science of the disease,” she said in the letter. “As the weather […]
IDFPR License Renewal Deadline for Brokerage Firms Operating as an Entity is Oct. 31
All brokerage and branch licenses are set to expire on October 31, 2020. If you have not renewed your brokerage license yet, view below to check your renewal status and find out how to renew your license online. To check to see if you have already renewed your brokerage license: To renew your brokerage license: If you have branch licenses, they […]
Chicago REALTORS® Raise Over $50,000 For Our Neighborhood Clean Up & Recovery Fund
Following the civil unrest in our city this spring, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation and The 77 created the Clean Up & Recovery Fund. Your donations helped us to provide supplies and tools to clean up our neighborhoods together. With your support, we provided the community with Thank you for your support!
Check Out AREAA’s 2020 State of Asia America Report
Our industry partner, the Asian Real Estate Association of America’s (AREAA), has released its annual State of Asia America report. This report provides a snapshot of what homeownership looks like for Asian and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) in the United States. The report includes the following findings for the United States as a whole: It also […]
Illinois Extends Eviction Moratorium Until November 14
Governor Pritzker announced on Friday, October 16 that the eviction moratorium would be extended another month until November 14. The original moratorium was set in March at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and has been extended multiple times since then. Read the executive order here.
Volunteer Spotlight: Erik Schwab, 2020-2021 Public Policy Committee Vice Chair
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 Public Policy Committee Vice Chair Erik Schwab, Corcoran Urban Real Estate, to find out more about his career path, why he volunteers and more. How long have you worked in the industry? […]
New, Simpler Form Available for PPP Forgiveness
It is now easier than ever for REALTORS® to receive forgiveness on their Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Those who borrowed $50,000 or less can fill out the new SBA Form 3508S, which requires less documentation and fewer calculations than the previous process. The new form is also only one-and-a-half pages in length. Documentation must […]
Autumn 2020 Chicago REALTOR® Magazine
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
There’s No Place Like Home, But How Has Home Changed Since COVID-19?
Since the beginning of March, most people have been spending more time in their homes than ever before. Although some of us may have since returned to work, others are still working from home with no end in sight. Being in the same area for so long has made many homeowners take a hard […]