2021 Annual Report
After over a year of virtual meetings, events, work and networking, in 2021 we found ways to slowly and safely connect in-person once again. We’re so proud of everything we […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
Welcome to the Chicago Association of REALTORS® blog and news hub. Explore magazine articles, industry updates and more. You can filter by category or tag based on your interests.
Introducing the 2022 Leadership Accelerator Class!
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 […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Amy Wu, 2021-2022 YPN 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 Young Professionals Network Vice Chair Amy […]
Winter 2021 Chicago REALTOR® Magazine
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 […]
Winter 2021: Editor’s Picks
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 […]
Your Winter Government Affairs Update
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 […]
‘The 77’ Tour of Chicago’s Neighborhoods
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 […]
Hall of Fame James D. Letchinger: Fearless, Proud and Driven…Never Satisfied with Average!
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 […]
New Placemaking Murals in Andersonville & Kenwood Honor Local Residents & Heroes
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 […]
Winter 2021: Association News
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 […]
Your Questions, Answered: What You Need to Know About Zoning & ADUs
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 […]