‘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 […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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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 […]
Supercharge Your Business In 2022 With CAR Member Benefits
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 […]
2022 Board of Directors
TOMMY CHOI Keller Williams ONEChicago If you could share one piece of advice with a fellow REALTOR®, what would it be? The direction you travel in is much more important […]
Introducing 2022 President Antje Gehrken, A.R.E. Partners
“Hey guys. It’s me!” 2022 President Antje Gehrken’s signature greeting gives immediate clues as to her approachable leadership style. A lifelong Chicagoan, Antje’s path to real estate was not, by […]
Winter 2021: From the CEO
We all begin our careers with an idea of where we want to go, but we never quite know where we’ll end up. Even the best laid plans can lead […]
Winter 2021: President’s Perspective
In our lifetimes, we all experience many firsts — some that we remember, some that we don’t, and some that change our trajectory, because firsts can lead to forevers. I […]
New 2022 Residential Lease & Security Deposit Interest Rates Now Available
The 2022 Chicago Residential Lease is now available on our Forms & Contracts webpage. The 2022 version includes an updated Lead-Based Paint Pamphlet, Bed Bug Brochure, and the 2022 Bilingual […]
New City of Chicago Laws for 2022
The new year brings fresh rules into effect for Chicago residents and businesses, including measures designed to help the city’s most vulnerable residents while simultaneously making life easier for entrepreneurs. […]