Identifying the Power in Your Value Proposition: Titans of Industry Recap
A value proposition is a statement that encompasses the value you will bring to a client. For REALTORS®, it’s important that your clients know why you do what you do, […]
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Meet CAR’s All-Women Executive Leadership Team: Titans of Industry Recap
Our executive team, including President Antje Gehrken, President-Elect Sarah Ware, Treasurer Drussy Hernandez, Immediate Past President Nykea Pippion McGriff, Appointed Director Erika Villegas and CEO Michelle Mills Clement answered questions […]
Update on the Call for Action on House Bill 2775
On Thursday, February 24, REALTORS® were asked to take action against HB2775 to avoid source of income mandates for all rental housing providers. After months of negations, language has been […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Here’s Your Toolkit
March is Women’s History Month! Find out how we’re honoring the women who have impacted our industry and how you can get involved. Titans Of Industry: Women in Real Estate […]
How to Build Habits of Top Producers: A YPN Breakfast Recap
On Wednesday, February 2022, we hosted our monthly YPN breakfast “Habits of Top Producers” at our home base, Manny’s Deli. We were so excited to get together in person, connect […]
Illinois Housing Development Authority Offering Funds For Mortgage Assistance
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) received $250 million of federal funds to help homeowners who are still behind on their mortgage because of the COVID-19 pandemic. An estimated 12,000 […]
Cast Your Vote! Quentin Green Named A REALTOR® Magazine 30 Under 30 Finalist
Congratulations to Chicago REALTOR® and YPN Advisory Group member Quentin Green, Downtown Realty Company, for being named a REALTOR® Magazine 30 Under 30 finalist. Quentin has made the list of […]
Learn Something New, Refresh Your Knowledge & Celebrate with Our March Member Benefits
Brokers, Your License Renewal is Approaching! Hey brokers, your license renewal deadline is April 30! Check out your CE requirements here, then make sure to knock out your courses with […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Sam Powell, Foundation Board of Trustees Vice Chair
Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with our 2021-2022 Foundation Board of Trustees Vice Chair […]
NAR Report Shows Largest Annual Increase in Homeownership, But Black Homeownership Remains Low
NAR has released the 2022 Snapshot of Race and Home Buying in America report, which examines homeownership trends and challenges by race and location to explain current racial disparities in […]
Watch Director Lutalo McGee Discuss Appraisal Bias During Chicago Urban League Panel
Last Thursday, CAR Director and chair of the Illinois REALTORS® Discriminatory Appraisal Task Force Lutalo McGee, Ani Real Estate, took part in a panel with the Chicago Urban League to discuss […]
Keep Up-To-Date on State and National Advocacy with REALTOR® Party Mobile Alerts
One of the best ways to ensure our voices, the voice of the industry and the voice of your clients is heard is through advocacy. And there are times when […]