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Past President to U.S. Senators: Help Homebuyers

C.A.R. Past President Mabél Guzmán told a U.S. Senate subcommittee in Washington, D.C. about the importance of helping millions of responsible, creditworthy prospective homebuyers. Guzmán of @properties, 2014 Chair of […]

Reminder: Open Enrollment Deadlines

Please be reminded of the upcoming Affordable Care Act open enrollment deadlines. Enroll by Thursday, Jan. 15 to start health care coverage on Sunday, Feb. 1. Enroll by Sunday, Feb. […]

Save up to $500 with CARLEASE.com

Get your first month free under our new CARLEASE.com member benefit. If you sign up for this exclusive benefit available to Chicago REALTORS® and their families, CARLEASE.com will credit your […]

December 2014 Market 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 […]

YPN-WCR Casino Royale Event Raises over $50,000

Chicago REALTORS® came together for a fun evening supporting the future of real estate on Thursday, Oct. 9 at the Montgomery Club in Chicago. Hosted Chicago Association of REALTORS® Young […]

Holiday Gift Drive

You can help make the holidays warmer and brighter for homeless young mothers and their children. Next time you stop by C.A.R.’s offices, please help support nonprofit Advocates for Adolescent […]

NAR Honors C.A.R. President-elect for CRE Excellence

Congratulations to C.A.R. President-elect Dan Wagner of The Inland Real Estate Group, Inc.! Dan was recognized in NAR’s 2014 National Commercial Awards Program, which honors accomplished REALTORS® in commercial real […]

Enhancing Your Industry Edge in 2015

As you plan for a successful 2015, our C.A.R. Board of Directors has developed a new Strategic Plan for next year and beyond to ensure Chicago REALTORS® have a competitive […]

2014 Chicago REALTOR® Hall of Fame- Millie Rosenbloom

Millie Rosenbloom has built a sterling reputation as a Chicago industry icon and trailblazer in her 25 years in real estate. A broker with Baird & Warner Lincoln Park when […]

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 […]