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Renovation Diary: The Move to 430 N. Michigan

You may have heard: we are on the move! We have signed a lease at the REALTOR® building at 430 N. Michigan, with a projected move-in of December 16, 2016. […]

YPN Raises $416.86 for the Salvation Army

Our YPNers volunteered last Friday for Real Estate Ring Day benefiting the Salvation Army! They took time out of their busy schedules to spread holiday cheer while ringing the bells […]

The Move to 430 N. Michigan: Two Week Countdown

We are on the move to the REALTOR® Building at 430 N. Michigan, with a move-in date of December 16, 2016. Construction began in September, and we’ll be keeping you posted […]

October 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 […]

Global Trends That May Affect You

As the year comes to a close, we turn our eyes to 2017 and what market trends may lie ahead. Here is a brief summary of noteworthy events in politics, […]

How to File a Professional Standards Complaint

One of the most common questions we get is how to formally place an Ethics complaint or request for Arbitration, so we’ve put together this handy guide to walk you […]

The Move to 430 N. Michigan: Making Progress!

We are on the move to the REALTOR® Building at 430 N. Michigan, with a projected move-in of December, 2016. Construction began in September, and we’ll be keeping you posted on […]

Successful Election for REALTOR®-Backed Candidates

It was a big win for Illinois Real Estate on November 8th! The amount of victorious REALTOR®-backed candidates this election numbered over 80 percent. Of the candidates running for the […]

Fly The W: C.A.R. Offices Closed Nov. 4

Hey Chicago! What do you say? What a game! We are thrilled for the Chicago Cubs’ historic victory in the World Series. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced plans for a victory parade […]

The Move to 430 N. Michigan: Drywall

We are on the move to the REALTOR® Building at 430 N. Michigan, with a projected move-in of December, 2016. Construction began in September, and we’ll be keeping you posted on […]

Happy National Chocolate Cupcake Day!

Thanks to everyone who entered for their office to win a sweet treat! Britney Allen, Membership Coordinator and Administrative Assistant, and Monae Redmond, Manager of Member Care, had so much fun delivering […]

RTTR’s Wagging Hearts Gala Raises over $30,000 for Chicago’s Animal Shelters

REALTORS® to the Rescue’s annual Wagging Hearts Gala on Saturday, October 15th at Moonlight Studios, raised over $30,000 for Chicago’s homeless animals and local shelters. Formerly known as the Bark […]