AREAA’s 2015 Global & Luxury Summit: EB-5 Update

For 25 years, the EB-5 visa program has worked as a catalyst to attract foreign investment in projects that create jobs for U.S. citizens. A packed room at the Asian […]

Leverage Technology to Land Listings

By 2017, the number of connected devices is expected to equal three times the number of people on earth, according to Intel. It’s more important than ever to know how […]

Unleash the Power of Your Own Local Knowledge with WikiRealty

by Sanjay Kuttemperoor, CEO & Founder of WikiRealty, Inc. It’s a fantastic time for real estate professionals in markets across the country, especially Chicago. Low unemployment, historically low interest rates […]

July 2015 Speaking Points

C.A.R. speaking points help 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 […]

NAR Releases 2015 Profile of Home Buying Activity of International Clients

NAR recently released the results of a survey of REALTORS® about Existing Home Sales to both resident and nonresident foreign buyers between April 2014 and March 2015. Highlights include: International […]

Chicago REALTORS® Honored on NAHREP’s 2015 Top Latino Agents List

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) recently released their list of Top 250 Latino Agents in the country, as well as those who received honorable mentions. C.A.R. congratulates […]

Mindset for Success Videos

At May’s “Mindset for Success” event, Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation welcomed a panel of three top producing agents from different North American markets to share the secrets to their […]

New Payment Method through Internet Member Services

Within the next week, we will be implementing a new payment method on our website. Credit card numbers will no longer be retained by our association, as we are moving […]

2015 REALTOR® Award Winners

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2015 REALTOR® Awards! Managing Broker of the Year (1 – 50 Licensees)-  Eddie Garcia, Realty of Chicago Managing Broker of the Year (51+ Licensees) […]

C.A.R. 2015-2016 Election Ballot & Proposed C.A.R. Bylaw Amendments

The official 2015-2016 election ballot for C.A.R. officers and directors has been announced. Newly elected officers and directors will be installed on Sept. 24 at the Annual C.A.R. Inaugural Gala. […]

Settle In for the Perfect Drive, and Add a New Asset to Your Portfolio!

Summer’s here and there’s no better time to buy a new car thanks to Fletcher Jones Automotive Group!  C.A.R. members can now shop thousands of new and used vehicles from […]

TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure

Beginning Oct. 3, 2015, REALTORS® and their clients will face new rules which govern how mortgages will be handled. Under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and the Truth in […]