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Ghana Trade Mission in Chicago

20 real estate professionals recently visited Chicago from Ghana on a six-day trade mission. The event was hosted by the National Association of REALTORS®, Illinois REALTORS®, MainStreet Organization of REALTORS®, […]

August 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 […]

REALTOR® Safety Month Bingo

REALTOR® Safety Month is underway and we’ve got just the thing to keep your brokers on track! Check out our Safety Month Bingo for simple safety upgrades and reminders.  

Experience Italy “Dolce Vita” Style

Susanna Cherubin-Delisi, Global Council Board Member and Consulate Liaison to Italy, recently ventured back to her beautiful home country of Italy. Read about her trip and investing abroad. A successful […]

134th Annual Inaugural Gala

The Night for Real Estate in Chicago: 134th Annual Inaugural Gala Date: Monday, October 9, 2017 Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, 221 N. Columbus Dr., Chicago, IL 60601 Time: 5:30 PM to […]

City of Chicago Discontinues Multiple Dwelling Registrations

Effective September 6, 2017 the City Council passed an ordinance that repealed the Multiple Dwelling Registration provisions (Chapter 13-10 of the Municipal Code of Chicago). The Chicago Department of Buildings will […]

G.E.T. More Money! Obtaining Additional Income

YPN’s final G.E.T (Grow. Elevate. Thrive) breakfast of the season was held at Manny’s on Wednesday, August 30, and featured a panel on how to tap into multiple facets of […]

REALTOR® Safety Month: New Classes, Apps and Webinars

Did you know 1 in 4 REALTORS® report being attacked, threatened or harassed at work? September is REALTOR® Safety Month and we want our members to be as prepared and […]

Chicago REALTORS® Throw Back-to-School Carnival for Boys & Girls Club

On Thursday, August 3, 50 volunteers from the Chicago Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) hosted over 200 kids from the True Value Boys & Girls Club at a fun-filled carnival. The kids […]

July 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 […]

National Chocolate Day 2017 Winners

Thanks to everyone who submitted their offices to win a treat on National Chocolate Day! We loved hearing why your staff members are so sweet. Amanda Withrow, Senior Director of Member […]