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Dearborn REALTIST® Board Installs New Officers

Congratulations to our Industry Partner, Dearborn REALTIST® Board, on installing their new officers on Monday, April 12. Also, this year marks their 80th anniversary! Congratulations to the Dearborn REALTIST® Board […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Rachel Scheid, RPAC Fundraising Committee Chair

Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with our 2020-2021 RPAC Fundraising Chair Rachel Scheid, Coldwell Banker […]

Nominate Your Peers for the 2021 REALTOR® Awards

Being recognized and acknowledged by your peers is one of the highest compliments. Nominate your colleagues who go above and beyond for a 2021 REALTOR® Award. Nominations will be accepted […]

Exclusive CAR Member CE Discounts This April

Your license renewal deadline is April 30, 2021. We can help you get there. Managing brokers, don’t forget to finish your continuing education requirements by the end of April. Starting […]

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Take Action: Oppose New Rent Control Legislation

We need you to take immediate, quick action against House Bill 116, which would repeal the Rent Control Preemption Act and would allow municipalities and counties to enact rent control […]

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Eviction Moratorium Extended Until May 1

Governor Pritzker has extended the eviction moratorium another 30 days until May 1. Continuing from the executive order from March 5, landlords must deliver to tenants a declaration that tenants […]

Staff Spotlight: Sheryl Devid

Welcome to the CAR Staff Spotlight. Learn more about our newest team members! As Information Specialist, Sheryl handles member inquiries and concerns relating to billing, office changes and CAR’s products […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Mikus Kins, Global Real Estate Council Chair

Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with our 2020-2021 Global Real Estate Council Chair Mikus […]

Titans of Industry: Generating Multiple Streams of Income with Marki Lemons Ryhal

On Tuesday, March 30, we hosted our last Titans of Industry event with the incomparable Marki Lemons-Ryhal, who shared her tips on how to set up multiple streams of income. […]

Your Fair Housing Month Toolkit

April is Fair Housing Month! We fully support Fair Housing, and as REALTORS®, we have the power to end discrimination, step up for what’s right & help build thriving, inclusive […]

Apply to Serve on the 2021-2022 Board of Directors

This is your opportunity to represent the interests of Chicago REALTORS® to the Board of Directors and vice-versa. The Board of Directors are elected by the membership for staggered two […]

4 Can’t Miss Takeaways From the YPN March Breakfast: Navigating A Changing Market

On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, we hosted our monthly YPN breakfast virtually through Zoom. Even though our get-togethers at Manny’s Deli were put on hold, we couldn’t wait to devour […]