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Lockbox Violations & Access without Permission – Criminal Trespass

It is important that all brokers understand the severity of the consequences of entering a home without permission. Not only is it wrong, it could potentially be illegal.  More specifically, […]

2016 Successful Women in CRE Panel: Women in Construction

On Thursday August 11th, CREW Chicago hosted its monthly luncheon at Morton’s Steakhouse on Wacker Drive in collaboration with the Chicago Association of REALTORS® CommercialForum, the Women’s Council of REALTORS®, […]

C.A.R. Hosts Carnival for BGCA

We were proud to host a Carnival at the True Value Boys & Girls Club for 200 kids and 50 volunteers from C.A.R. and NAR. The kids enjoyed carnival games, like […]

New education initiative on Chicago property taxes with Real Property Alliance

C.A.R. is partnering with Real Property Alliance, Illinois REALTORS® consumer outreach arm, to help educate property owners in Chicago about why property taxes are increasing and how they can potentially […]

A Guide to Antitrust Do’s and Don’ts

AntiTrust- It’s the law. Ensure you are in compliance with this guide of Antitrust Do’s and Don’ts. The following is an excerpt from the National Association of REALTORS® Antitrust Compliance […]

Seven Social Media Tips to Monetize Your Business

Picking up all the different aspects of social media can feel a lot like rolling a cube up a hill, but the good news is, with a few tricks you can […]

CFPB Announces Proposed Amendments to TRID

Following a letter from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced several proposed changes to the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rules that became effective last […]

Mandatory Ethics Training Deadline: Dec. 31

All REALTOR® members are required to complete 2.5 hours of Code of Ethics training per four-year cycle. We are currently in the Fourth Training Cycle, January 1, 2013 through December […]

Lollapalooza 2016 Street Closures

Travel to the C.A.R. Central office will be affected by downtown road closures tied to Lollapalooza Music Festival. Lollapalooza begins Thursday, July 28 and continues through Sunday, July 31, but preparation […]

Market Snapshot: June 2016

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 Buy Parking Permits in Bulk

The City Clerk’s office has released information that will allow you to buy REALTOR® Parking Permits in bulk. Managing brokers may use this information to purchase permits on behalf of your […]

Residential Recycling Municipal Code Update

On Monday, July 18, Chicago Association of REALTORS® Senior Director of Government Affairs Brian Bernardoni testified to the City Council’s Committee on Health and Environmental Protection. As a result of […]