Advocacy Update: The Latest from City Council
This has been an active month for real estate advocacy in Chicago. Keep reading to get the highlights on how your GADs are working with your best interest in mind. […]
CAR To Hold Special Election for 2020-2021 Treasurer
CAR is hosting a special election for the 2020-2021 Treasurer position following the hiring of REALTOR® Dave Naso to fill the position of Vice President of Membership and Professional Standards […]
Dave Naso Named CAR’s Vice President of Membership & Professional Standards
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (CAR) is excited to announce the hiring of Dave Naso to fill the position of our Vice President of Membership and Professional Standards, a role […]
Jump into July With These 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 summer. Jump into July, with these benefits: […]
July 2020 Coffee with Your GADs Advocacy Update
At our July Coffee with Your GADs, we were joined by Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi, who discussed updates from the Assessor’s office. Here’s what’s impacting Chicago’s real estate industry: […]
Take Action: Oppose the Proposed Amendments to RLTO
We need you to take immediate, quick action to avoid negative ramifications to law-abiding property owners and private property rights. Take one minute to tell your elected officials you OPPOSE […]
NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun Comments on How to Increase African-American Homeownership
On Wednesday, June 17, NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun commented on how to close the gap in homeownership rates between whites and African- Americans. To combat race inequality in the […]
May 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 […]
YPN Virtual June Breakfast: Strategic Brand Presence
On Wednesday, June 24, 2020, we hosted our monthly YPN breakfast virtually through Zoom. While our get-togethers at Manny’s Deli are on hold, we couldn’t wait to devour advice from […]
Past President Dan Wagner Named Secretary of Illinois Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees
CAR Past President Dan Wagner, the Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., has been named secretary of the board of trustees of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. In his […]
State Grant Initiative Announced to Help Communities and Businesses
Governor Pritzker announced a new state initiative to help communities and businesses affected by COVID-19 and recent protests. New state budget funds and funds from the CARES Act make up […]
Illinois Business Interruption Grant Available for Affected Businesses
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity will be providing $600 million for 3,500 businesses that were interrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic through the Illinois Business Interruption Grant. […]