CAR Foundation Supports Mercy Housing at Annual Gala
On Wednesday, October 2, CAR Foundation trustees and CAR past presidents attended the 10th Annual Mercy Housing Gala. The CAR Foundation is a long-time supporter of Mercy Housing, a nonprofit […]
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National Association of Real Estate Brokers Releases State of Housing in Black America Report
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, the national chapter of our Industry Partner, the Dearborn REALTIST® Board, has released its State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA) report. This report […]
Represent Your Community: Apply to Join Our New Diversity Committee, the 77
CAR is now accepting applications to our recently-launched diversity committee, the 77, named after Chicago’s 77 unique neighborhoods. The 77 will tackle topics like Fair Housing and economic development, as […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating NAHREP
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we proudly recognize our Industry Partner, the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) Chicago for its significant impact on housing in the […]
Chicago Association of REALTORS® to Induct Industry and Civic Leader John W. Rutledge to the Hall of Fame
CHICAGO, Ill., – The Chicago Association of REALTORS® will honor and induct real estate entrepreneur, investor and civic leader John W. Rutledge into its Hall of Fame on September 26, […]
Past President Ezekiel “Zeke” Morris Sworn in as 2020 Treasurer of Illinois REALTORS®
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — REALTOR® Ezekiel “Zeke” Morris, past president of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, has been installed as the 2020 Treasurer of Illinois REALTORS®. He is the owner and […]
August 2019 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 REALTOR® Michael LaFargue Supports CTA Development Project
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) recently announced its plans for a megaproject, which will result in a 5.3-mile extension of the CTA Red Line to Chicago’s Riverdale community as well […]
CAR Treasurer Nykea Pippion McGriff Presents at Congressional Black Caucus Conference
On Thursday, September 12, 2019, Chicago Association of REALTORS® treasurer Nykea Pippion McGriff, Dream Town Realty, presented at the Congressional Black Caucus’ Annual Legislative Conference. Pippion McGriff, who serves as […]
Upgrade Your CE Instructor License & Avoid Losing Teaching Opportunities
Per Article 30, Section 30-25, of SB 1872 The Real Estate License Act of 2000 (RELA), Real Estate Pre-license Instructors are permitted to teach pre-license, post-license, core and elective courses […]
Reminders Regarding the Chicago Heat Ordinance
Soon, old man winter will be upon us. As a reminder, the Chicago Department of Buildings strongly enforces the Chicago Heat Ordinance. Landlords and property managers must ensure they are […]
YPN Breakfast: August 2019 Time Management
On August 28, 2019, we hosted our monthly YPN Breakfast. Here, we soaked up expertise from a powerhouse panel of time management experts. You can check out photos from the […]