Fed Raises Interest Rates for Third 2017 Rate Hike
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, ranging between 1.25 and 1.50. This is the third interest hike of 2017, and is made […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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November 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 […]
How to Prepay Your 2017 Taxes
Beginning Tuesday, December 12, 2017, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is accepting online prepayments of next year’s First Installment property tax bill. For taxpayers who prefer to pay by mail […]
Win Popcorn Treats for Your Office
Did you know Americans eat 17 billion quarts of popcorn every year? This salty and sweet treat is a Midwest staple and is the official snack of Illinois. National Popcorn […]
Urgent: Take Action on Tax Reform
NAR just issued a second Call for Action on tax reform as U.S. Senate and House negotiators are working to reconcile differing versions of tax bills which could hurt many Chicago property […]
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 […]