Mandatory Ethics Training Deadline: Dec. 31, 2018

All REALTOR® members are required to complete 2.5 hours of Code of Ethics training per two-year cycle. The current training cycle is January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018 Failure to comply […]

What You Need to Know about the New IDFPR Rules

IDFPR is in the process of rolling out some changes to education and licensing for real estate professionals. Many of these changes have an extended implementation timeline. The biggest change, […]

Project REAP Returns to Chicago!

This Spring, C.A.R. will once again sponsor Project REAP, an educational initiative to increase diversity in commercial real estate. The 10-week immersion course in commercial real estate concepts and principles will […]

Chicago Association of REALTORS® Announces Michelle Mills Clement, CAE, as New CEO

Mills Clement will assume role from Ginger Downs in April CHICAGO, Ill. (Jan. 8, 2018) – The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (CAR) announced today the hiring of Michelle Mills Clement, MNM, CAE, […]

Verify Your 2017 Sales Data

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® honors the outstanding listing and selling accomplishments of our members with its annual Sales Awards Recognition. Awards are given in the categories of residential volume, […]

New 2018 Lease & Security Deposit Interest Rates

The Chicago residential lease has been updated for 2018 with the new security deposit interest rates. Ensure you are using the new lease, which is editable, available here. Review the new […]

Kick Off 2018 With These 8 Member Benefits

Buh-bye 2017 and bring it on, 2018! We’ve put together eight can’t-miss events, benefits, and tools you need to make the new year your best yet. Read the Winter 2017 CHICAGO […]

Winter 2017 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. C.A.R. members will […]

The REALTOR® Guide to Community Gardens

Growing and consuming food in the U.S. has changed drastically over time, beginning with personal gardens to the supersized supermarkets of today. Due to the nature of urban environments, economic […]

Global Real Estate Council: Year in Review

The mission of the Global Real Estate Council is to support C.A.R. members who do business with global markets (inbound and outbound transactions and/or consultancy) through education and networking activities, […]