The Chicago Association of REALTORS®, the “Voice for Real Estate” in Chicago since 1883, represents 16,000+ members from all real estate specialties including commercial sales, development, property management, appraisal, auctions and residential sales.
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Congratulations to the following Chicago REALTORS® who have been chosen for our inaugural Leadership Accelerator class: This program will help attendees prepare for the next steps in their leadership journey […]
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 Young Professionals Network Vice Chair Amy […]
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 […]
It was so nice to gather together to install our new leadership in person this year. You can check out all the photos here. I was struck by something 2022 […]
2022 CHICAGO BUDGET: REAL ESTATE HIGHLIGHTS & CONCERNS Mayor Lori Lightfoot presented her budget to City Council on September 20, 2021. The proposal contains $635 million to maintain and expand […]
Tour many of Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods through the eyes of our neighborhood experts on our Diversity Committee, The 77. They shared their favorite restaurants, landmarks, architecture and more; these are […]
Born and raised in downtown Chicago, James D. Letchinger admired skyscrapers and high-rises from a young age. “I watched the city get built,” he said. “I was very close with […]
As REALTORS®, we know how important homes and commercial properties are to the backbone of our communities. But we also know there is much more that goes into making our […]
Local Hispanic-Owned Business Receives COVID-19 Relief Grant Our city has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in a variety of ways, and the CAR Foundation is helping affected small business […]
As of May 2021, the City of Chicago began issuing permits for Accessory/Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs), reversing a 1957 law that previously deemed them illegal. What does this mean for […]
Expand your network and knowledge to be the best resource for your clients. We host over 100 events each year, and, through your membership, you receive free or discounted attendance […]