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FHFA Increases Maximum Conforming Loan Limits for 2018

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced plans to boost conforming loan limits in 2018 in response to rising property values across the US. The FHFA will increase the […]

CommercialForum Volunteers for Feed6 Hunger Heroes

On Sunday, November 12th, members of the C.A.R. CommercialForum volunteered time away from their families to convene at the Chicago Wolves Allstate Arena in the Skyline Room for The Feed6 […]

October 2017 Market Snapshot

C.A.R.’s market snapshot helps prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry, while projecting confidence and consistency as a voice for Chicago REALTORS®. If you would like to […]

Now Offering Upgraded SentriLock Bluetooth Lockboxes

SentriLock has improved upon their Bluetooth lockboxes, and the new model is now available for purchase through C.A.R. New features include: External power port – No more power paddle! The […]

Nancy Suvarnamani Honored with NAR Global Achievement Award

C.A.R. Past President, C.A.R. Hall of Fame Member and NAR Asia-Pacific Regional Coordinator Nancy Suvarnamani was honored with the NAR Global Achievement Award at the International Night Out Dinner on November 4, […]

National Caramel Apple Day 2017

National Caramel Apple Day was October 31, 2017, and we wanted to treat members to a special treat! Thanks to everyone who entered, we loved hearing what makes your offices […]

Commercial sessions at NAR Annual Convention in Chicago

We hope you will attend the NAR Annual Conference & Expo coming to Chicago November 3-6! For attendees with a commercial industry focus, here are just a few of the […]

Take Action Today on Tax Reform

    A Call for Action is underway, with critical impact on homeownership in Chicago and across the country. Take one minute today to ask your federal legislators to protect […]

Chicago REALTORS® Discuss Tax Reform with Congressman Brad Schneider

Last week, Chicago REALTORS® met with Congressman Brad Schneider of the 10th District of Illinois, to discuss issues critical to real estate and the economy. Chicago Association of REALTORS® Past President […]

October Real Estate Feature from WBBM

Each month, we’ll be releasing a collection of radio shorts from WBBM to help home buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions. Each episode includes specialty advice from real estate experts, […]

Global Real Estate Council Awarded Gold Status by NAR for Second Year

The Global Real Estate Council has been awarded Global Gold Status by the National Association of REALTORS® for the second year in a row! The council has continued to grow and […]

September 2017 Market Snapshot

C.A.R.’s market snapshot helps prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry, while projecting confidence and consistency as a voice for Chicago REALTORS®. If you would like to […]