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What advice do you have for others who have encountered challenges in this industry? In any business, you have to get up every day, work towards your goals, and don’t […]
On Thursday, January 7, we hosted our popular 2021 Market Outlook event. We kicked off the year with an economic forecast featuring three leading real estate economists on what we […]
RISE UP — a simple phrase that can have many different interpretations. To rise up in this industry, you need to show up, do the work and be actively involved […]
We’re pleased to introduce our newest member benefit to you: professionally-designed customizable social media graphics! We’ve partnered with Photofy to allow you to easily personalize and share consumer-facing social media […]
Illinois REALTORS® Winter Meetings (formerly Public Policy Meetings) is moving online. If 2020 is any indication, the Winter Meetings will help you prepare for a successful 2021! From business outlook […]
This blog was updated as of January 2021. First deemed illegal in 1957, the City of Chicago has reversed course – Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also referred to as Accessory […]
Start your new year off on a strong note by making the most of your CAR membership. We put together the tools, resources, upcoming events and more that are designed […]
The 2021 Chicago Residential Lease is now available on our Forms & Contracts webpage. The 2021 version includes the 2021 Security Deposit Interest Rate Sheet published by the City of […]
Chicago REALTORS® who renewed their membership for 2021 now have access to a free Fair Housing CE course as a member benefit! This opportunity will help reinforce the importance of […]
The Secretary of State has proposed new administrative rules to the Real Estate License Act, which can be read in full here. Here are the top proposed rules that you […]
On Sunday, December 20, Congress approved a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill. The agreement includes rental relief, additional funding for loans, simplified forgiveness for SBA loans and direct payments to […]
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 […]