Words of Wisdom from Top Producers
Every year, we honor the Top Producers in Chicago Real Estate at our Sales Awards banquet. But what does it take to become a Top Producer? What are their tools for […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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2016 REALTOR® Election Guide
It’s an election year and we want to ensure you have the tools you need to make an informed decision when you’re at the polls! Let’s get out the REALTOR® […]
Union League BGCA’s Youth of the Year Banquet
As part of our ongoing partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation sponsored the Union League Boys & Girls Clubs’ Youth of […]
CE Deadline Approaching
Illinois License Law imposes continuing education requirements on individuals holding real estate Broker, Managing Broker and Appraiser licensees. IDFPR holds each licensee responsible for properly renewing their license by their […]
IAR Creates the Consulate General Liaison Program
IR recently launched its new Consulate General Liaison Program to better “position the REALTOR® community as a leading source for service and information for a growing global clientele.” In its […]
Market Snapshot: January 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 […]
IDFPR Eliminates Paper Renewal Notices and Licenses
Effective immediately, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) will no longer issue paper renewal notices and licenses. All documentation will be done electronically, with the goal of […]
Proposed Changes to the Chicago Zoning Bonus Ordinance
On Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced an initiative to further drive neighborhood development. The proposal seeks to reform an existing ordinance to allow developers to obtain additional square […]
Commonly-Missed Tax Deductions and Other Tax Tips for Realtors
On Wednesday, February 17th, the Women’s Council of REALTORS® – Chicago Chapter held a Wealth Symposium featuring a panel which included Alfred Dynia, Dynia & Valente, LLC, Attorneys at Law. Dynia presented some great […]
Understanding Cultural Nuances with Global RE Council
Throughout Chicago, diversity is everywhere you turn. With that in mind, Global Real Estate Council hosted a panel of experts to help educate REALTORS® on interacting with clients of diverse backgrounds. We […]
Industry Partner Initiative Receives Accolades
C.A.R.’s Industry Partners program was recently spotlighted as one of NAR’s REALTOR® Action Center’s “Success Stories,” which highlights inspirational and precedent-setting community outreach and advocacy efforts. The article notes C.A.R.’s efforts to advance […]