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 […]
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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 […]
What you need to know about medical marijuana tenants
Thinking about leasing your commercial property to a Medical Marijuana business in Illinois? There are many issues to consider. Although the prospect of leasing commercial space to a new segment […]
C.A.R. CEO Wins Recognition for Role in Advancing Women in Real Estate
Chicago Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) CEO Ginger Downs received the 2014 Elevate Award from the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Chicago Chapter for her strong leadership in real estate on Friday, […]
2014-2015 C.A.R. President Hugh Rider Reaching Out
Time had washed away the luster of the old Aurora Hotel. Once considered by many to be the most elegant hotel outside the city of Chicago, it had fallen into […]