*The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the Chicago Association of REALTORS®. 1,080 properties were sold in the City of Chicago in January 2023.…
As of Jan. 1. 2023, source of income (SOI) has been added to the list of statewide protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act. The new law bans discrimination in housing based on source of income, including housing choice…
Showing a property in a managed building, such as a condominium, apartment or co-op, can present unique situations that often don’t exist when showing single-family homes. These situations require different protocols to be followed by both the listing REALTOR® and…
The latest issue of Chicago REALTOR® is now available. Enjoy the content in the format of your choice. You can find the digital PDF flipbook below, with links to blog-format articles. CAR members will receive a printed copy in the…
RAFAEL ALVARADO SHIELD REAL ESTATE What is your favorite CAR member perk or benefit, and why? Safety has always been a big concern for me. FOREWARN is one of my favorite membership perks. This app has helped me identify and…