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2014 C.A.R. Corporate Hall of Fame- Inland Real Estate Group of Companies

Since its beginnings more than 40 years ago, The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc. has grown into one of the nation’s largest commercial real estate and financial groups. […]

Report: Illinois Ranks Third in Chinese Investments

Illinois ranks third in Chinese institutional investment, according to a recent report by property consultancy Cushman & Wakefield. Chinese investors made $362 million in investments in Illinois from 2008 through […]

Investors Prize Chicago for Diverse Economic Base

Investors prize Chicago above New York City in the latest Emerging Trends in Real Estate report, an annual publication by the Urban Land Institute and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Crain’s Chicago Business […]

C.A.R. CEO Named to List of Chicago Power Women in CRE

C.A.R. CEO Ginger Downs was recently recognized as a 2014 Bisnow Chicago Power Women in CRE. Bisnow added Downs to the list of the 50 most influential women in Chicago […]

Chicago REALTORS® Raise $165,000 to Protect Real Estate

Thanks to the generous support of Chicago REALTORS®, approximately $165,000 was raised during the 2013-14 RPAC fundraising effort. Funds will directly promote the policies and candidates that allow our real […]

YPN Supports Bernie’s Book Bank

Supporting Bernie’s Book Bank  Reading is one of the most important skills a child needs to succeed. Yet studies have found more than half of low-income families don’t have any […]

Plan for Success in 2015

Temperatures are cooling. Leaves are falling. Now is the perfect time to reset and reevaluate. To help you, we’ve compiled the following expert advise so you can better benchmark your […]

How to Include a Digital Strategy in Your 2015 Marketing Plan

Digital Marketing Those words can send shivers down the spine of some small business owners and cause looks of puzzlement with others. Regardless, as a small business owner, you need […]

Plan Ahead to Avoid Tax Pitfalls

The IRS isn’t known for its easy-come, easy-go attitude. So it’s important to mind your financial Ps and Qs. That’s especially important for smaller brokerages that use independent contractors for […]

New CE Courses!

New RRES Courses Take You to Next Level Propel your business to new heights by enrolling in one of these new REALTORS® Real Estate School (RRES) continuing education (CE) courses. […]

Holiday Office Closings

The C.A.R. Central and C.A.R. West Towns offices will be closed on the following dates for the holidays. Christmas Eve – Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 3:30 p.m. Christmas – Thursday, Dec. 25 – […]

Verify Your 2014 Sales Data

2014 Sales Awards Recognition The Chicago Association of REALTORS® honors the outstanding listing and selling accomplishments of our members with its annual Sales Awards Recognition. Awards are given in the […]