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 […]
A Cloud Tax Win for REALTORS®
We’re pleased to announce that coordinated efforts between the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, our fellow local REALTOR® Associations, IAR and MRED were successful in attaining a positive Private Letter […]
C.A.R. Member Advisory: SentriLock One-Day Codes Return to MORe
Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® is bringing back One-Day Codes. They will be available for use starting Wednesday, Feb. 3rd. Details: One-Day Codes are designed to provide access to a SentriLock […]
2016 Market Outlook: Tools for You!
Key Takeaways 2015 was a great year for housing. Looking forward to 2016, here are some trends REALTOR.com® chief economist Jonathan Smoke wants you to keep in mind: Real Estate […]
Is Your Exclusive Sale Listing Agreement the Full Bundle of Rights?
Is Your Exclusive Sale Listing Agreement the Full Bundle of Rights? by James A. Hochman, Arnstein & Lehr The longer I am in the profession of representing real estate brokers, […]
CCRD’s Free Property Fraud Alert Program
Property and recording fraud is one of the fastest-growing white collar crimes, and is a growing threat to REALTOR® clients. In response, Cook County Recorder of Deeds Karen A. Yarbrough has […]