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“Racism isn’t always big and blatant and right in your face. Most times it’s subtle — failure to give you documents you need to be prepared for your job, or […]
In the book, The South Side, Natalie Moore, author and WBEZ reporter on race, class and communities, explores the impact of historic segregation on the city of Chicago — and […]
As the Voice for Real Estate in Chicago, we have an obligation to be engaged in the conversations surrounding the very real issues regarding race and our industry. This summer, […]
Injustice, a major topic of discussion in 2020, is a result of biases, both implicit (the biases we are unconscious of) and explicit (the biases we are conscious of and […]
Advancing Your Profession and Your Professional Goals “I didn’t know you offered scholarships… had I known, I would’ve applied a long time ago!” We often hear this sentiment when engaging […]
Your voice and opinions are vital to the success of our association so we can continue to provide you with the tools to help you succeed. To ensure we are […]
Dave Naso Named CAR’s Vice President of Membership and Professional Standards We are excited to announce the hiring of REALTOR® Dave Naso to fill the position of our Vice President […]
Lenders are a vital part of the real estate transaction. We gave some of our lenders the opportunity to speak out on hot topics and important questions that REALTORS® have […]