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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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
The official 2020 – 2021 election ballot for CAR officers and directors has been announced. Newly elected officers and directors will be installed later this year. UPDATE 9/1/2020: CAR hosted a […]