May Speaking Points
C.A.R. speaking points help prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry and project confidence and consistency as a voice for Chicago REALTORS®. If you would like to […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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Post-Managing Broker Deadline: What are Your Options
Managing Brokers: If you missed the April 30 deadline, please note you will be unable to practice until you complete the required continuing education (CE) requirements. You must complete the […]
New Program Offers Homeowner Relief
A new pilot program launched by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will provide mortgage help to struggling borrowers in Cook County. Under the […]
May 5 New Member Orientation Cancelled
Due to the NFL draft and high volume of traffic, road closures, etc. we have decided to cancel this course. Please register for the next most convenient upcoming course. If […]
Fair Housing Act: One Week Changes Everything
Did you know the Fair Housing Act of 1968 was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson just a week after the assassination of Dr. […]
CAR Foundation Donates Tornado Relief Funds
CAR Foundation is proud to have provided much-needed funding to help those affected by the April 9 tornado. CAR Foundation donated $3,000 directly to REALTOR® Association of the Fox Valley […]
SentriLock Offers Bluetooth Lockboxes
SentriLock now has Bluetooth lockboxes. They operate the same way as the previous lockboxes with some added features. With the new Bluetooth lockboxes, you will now be able to use […]
Lakeview Chamber & Center for Neighborhood Technology Release White Paper on TOD
The Lakeview Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Center for Neighborhood Technology, has drafted a white paper demonstrating the need for additional Transit Oriented Development (TOD) that would increase […]
REALTOR® Awards Nominations
Do you know a REALTOR® who goes above and beyond? We’re seeking nominations for our annual REALTOR® Awards. Awards will be handed out at the Inaugural Gala this fall. Nominations are […]
Spring Issue of NAR Commercial Connections Now Available
Check out the latest issue of NAR’s Commercial Connections featuring an outlook on the first quarter market survey, new research on cross-border investment, NAR’s commercial legislative and regulatory priorities for […]
MRED Reaches Deal with Zillow Group
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) LLC has signed a new agreement with Zillow Group that allows Zillow® and Trulia® to continue featuring its listings for consumer searches. The group signed […]
New Ethics Citation Program
A New Program That Protects Buyers, Sellers & REALTORS® The Chicago Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors adopted the new Ethics Citation Program to improve the process of reporting and resolving […]