Volunteer Spotlight: Quentin Green, 2020-2021 YPN Chair
Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with our 2020-2021 Young Professionals Network Chair Quentin Green, […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
Welcome to the Chicago Association of REALTORS® blog and news hub. Explore magazine articles, industry updates and more. You can filter by category or tag based on your interests.
Join The 77 Committee for Pitch in for the Parks Clean Up Initiatives
This summer and fall, the Chicago Parks Foundation is leading a citywide volunteer initiative to help keep the city’s parks clean. In partnership with the Chicago Park District, they are […]
August 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 […]
Remind Your Clients: October 1 is the Last Day to Pay Property Taxes Without Late Fee
City of Chicago property taxes must be paid by Thursday, October 1, to avoid significant late fees. To download a copy of your tax bill or to make a payment: […]
Initial Reaction to the City of Chicago’s ARO Task Force Report
On Monday, September 14, the City of Chicago Department of Housing released the Affordable Housing Task Force Report, which can be read in full here. On September 23, the Chicago […]
77 Rep LaShandria Sanderson Talks to Inman News About How REALTORS® Can Avoid Bias
The 77 representative for the Chatham neighborhood, LaShandria Sanderson, Redfin, talked with Inman about how REALTORS® can help avoid steering and bias when helping clients looking to move. This article […]
Representatives of The 77 Discuss the Toll Recent Civil Unrest Has Had on the Market
The 77 representatives Marla Forbes, @properties and representative for the Near North Side, Kim Offord, Fathom Realty and representative for Chatham, and Matt Silver, Corcoran Urban Real Estate representing Lakeview, […]
Keeping Cool
With summer finally on the horizon, here are a few small steps your clients can take to efficiently keep your house cool. Service your air conditioner Have your units cleaned […]
Tax Proposals by 2020 Presidential Candidates [Log-In Required]
Although REALTOR® Associations remain neutral in Presidential races, we have put together a synopsis provided by a tax expert to break down tax proposals by the candidates that would most […]
New Post-Licensing Requirement Change Affects Managing Brokers
Per the recent updates to the Real Estate License Act, 225 ILCS 454/1-1 et seq., designated managing brokers must serve as liaisons for newly licensed brokers who have not completed […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15. We work to celebrate homeownership for all, including the Hispanic community. At CAR, we have many industry partners, […]