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Coffee With Your GADs December 2020 Recap

Each month, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® hosts Coffee With Your GADs to keep you updated on what is happening in the government that affects your business. Watch the playback from our […]

Verify Your Data for the 2020 Sales Awards & Apply for Commercial Recognition

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® honors the outstanding listing and selling accomplishments of our members with the annual Sales Awards Recognition. This recognition gives CAR members the opportunity to celebrate […]

Check Out NAREB’s 2020 State of Housing in Black America Report

Our industry partner, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), has released their 2020 State of Housing in Black America report. This report provides a detailed view of what […]

Supercharge the End of Your Year with These December Member Benefits

Although we’re still socially distant, we have tools to help you make the most of your membership as you navigate your business this winter. Have a divine December with these […]

October 2020 Market Snapshot

MARKET SNAPSHOT — CITY OF CHICAGO *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the […]

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New CAR Phone Queue Hours Beginning December 1

Starting Tuesday, December 1, CAR’s phone queue will operate under new hours, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Our membership team will still be available via email […]

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Chicago Association of REALTORS® Vigorously Opposed Property Tax Hike and FY’21 Budget which Passed the City Council on Tuesday, November 24, 2020

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (CAR) opposed the FY’21 budget which included an increase to fees, fines, the gasoline tax and most importantly, a property tax increase. The property tax […]

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NAR Code of Ethics Change Regarding Hate Speech: What You Need To Know

NAR’s Board of Directors approved a change to Article 10 of the Code of Ethics on November 13, 2020, making it a violation for REALTORS® to use harassing or hate […]

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Cook County Launches Free Legal Aid for Housing

On Monday, November 23, Cook County announced a new legal aid program, Early Resolution Program (ERP), to help with resolving evictions, debt and tax deed issues. ERP allows you to […]

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Congratulations to Jim Kinney on Achieving REALTOR® Emeritus Status

During our 137th Inaugural Broadcast, Jim Kinney of Baird & Warner was honored for achieving REALTOR® Emeritus status. Jim has been involved with REALTOR® associations at the local, state and […]

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CAR’s CEO Michelle Mills Clement Named One of Connect CRE’s 2020 Women in Real Estate

Our CEO Michelle Mills Clement has been named as one of Connect CRE’s 2020 Women in Real Estate. Each year, Connect CRE chooses 10 women in each of the 10 […]

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NAR Launches New Fair Housing Simulation Training

As real estate professionals, we have power.  Will we act as trusted guides who help clients and communities flourish, or will we lock people out of the benefits of homeownership? This week, […]