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Commercial Forecast – 2017 Market Outlook Highlights

The responsibility of REALTORS® as economic stewards and the challenges of low inventory were the main points of discussion for the panel. However, each brought their own unique focus and […]

New Construction – 2017 Market Outlook Highlights

The responsibility of REALTORS® as economic stewards and the challenges of low inventory were the main points of discussion for the panel. However, each brought their own unique focus and […]

Economic Development in Opportunity Wards – 2017 Market Outlook Highlights

As C.A.R.’s Senior Director of Government Affairs Brian Bernardoni is well known for saying: “There is a city west of Western and south of Roosevelt called Chicago.” It’s important to […]

Economics – 2017 Market Outlook Highlights

The responsibility of REALTORS® as economic stewards and the challenges of low inventory were the main points of discussion for the panel. However, each brought their own unique focus and […]

Downtown Residential Forecast – 2017 Market Outlook Highlights

The responsibility of REALTORS® as economic stewards and the challenges of low inventory were the main points of discussion for the panel. However, each brought their own unique focus and […]

Jonathan Smoke – 2017 Market Outlook Highlights

Watch His Presentation View His Slides Jonathan Smoke – 2017 Market Outlook  Top 5 Takeaways Hear His Playlist Anticipate the wild card. Our economy’s foundation will be solid, but we […]

Jonathan Smoke’s 2017 Playlist

See Jonathan’s 2017 predictions and get his slides. Good Grief by Bastille How are we going to get by without mortgage rates below 4%? We’re going to miss them. It […]

A Letter from C.A.R.’s President

Greetings! I have just returned from the Illinois REALTORS®’ Public Policy meetings which were held in Peoria this past week.  The meetings were insightful and filled with a tremendous amount […]

December 2016 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 […]

New 2017 Lease & Security Deposit Interest Rates

The Chicago residential lease has been updated for 2017 with the new security deposit interest rates. Ensure you are using the new lease, which is editable, available here. Review the […]

C.A.R. Board Member Nykea Pippion-McGriff Appointed to Illinois Real Estate Administration and Disciplinary Board

Chicago REALTOR® Nykea Pippion-McGriff, Dream Town, was named to the Illinois Real Estate Administration and Disciplinary Board last week by Governor Bruce Rauner, effective Dec. 22. The 10-member board meets […]