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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]