CAR Donates Smoke Detectors on Near West Side
On November 2, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation Board of Trustees participated in a Smoke Detector Giveaway hosted by the American Red Cross of Chicago and Northern Illinois. Maurice […]
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This Giving Tuesday, Support the CAR Foundation
This Giving Tuesday (Tuesday, December 3), support the CAR Foundation and our mission of providing REALTORS® with educational scholarships to enhance their businesses and professionalism, fostering careers in real estate, […]
What You Need to Know about NAR’s New Clear Cooperation Policy
NAR’s Board of Directors recently passed MLS Statement 8.0, commonly known as the ‘Clear Cooperation Proposal’, which requires all REALTOR® listings to be submitted to the MLS: MLS Statement 8.0: Within […]
Staff Spotlight: Emanuel Patterson
Welcome to the CAR Staff Spotlight. Learn more about our newest team members! As Information Specialist, Emanuel handles member inquiries and concerns relating to billing, office changes and CAR’s products […]
October 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 Association of REALTORS® Welcomes Zack Wahlquist as Executive Vice President
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (CAR) is excited to announce the hiring of Zack Wahlquist, M.S., CAE, as our new executive vice president, following a nationwide search. Wahlquist will begin […]
Chicago REALTORS® Appointed to 2020 NAR Committees
You’re being represented on the national level. Congratulations and thank you to the Chicago REALTORS® who are volunteering to serve on 2020 National Association of REALTORS® committees. They’ll make sure […]
Join the 2020 Member Care Task Force
We’re excited to announce our new Member Care Task Force! Here’s your opportunity to weigh in on and advance Chicago Association of REALTORS® member benefits. If you’ve been looking for […]
YPN Raises $2,966 for Local Charity: Chicago House
On Wednesday, October 30, our Young Professionals Network committee presented a check of $2,966 to representatives from Chicago House. Chicago House provides housing and client-centered support services for those living […]
REALTORS® Repurpose Materials to Build Furniture for Charity
Sandwiched between Whirlyball and Mariano’s in Bucktown is a treasure trove of discarded scraps – the ReBuilding Exchange, an inconspicuous haven for home remodeling. On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, members […]
New Property Tax Education Program for West Side Homeowners
A new property tax education program is coming to the west side of Chicago, thanks to a partnership between the Cook County Treasurer’s Office, the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson and […]
Chicago REALTORS® testify on potential impacts of ‘Just Housing Ordinance’ rules
Last Wednesday, October 23, three Chicago REALTORS® testified to the Cook County Board of Commissioners (CCB), advocating to preserve private property rights. CAR past president and current Illinois REALTORS® Treasurer […]