Help Rebuild Our Neighborhoods: Donate to the 77’s Clean-Up & Recovery Fund
The past few weeks have been difficult for all of us following the current events and unrest in our city and across the country. We are with you in your […]
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.
Statement on Recent Events & What We’re Doing
Dear Chicago Association of REALTORS® Members: Today we acknowledge the events of this past week, ignited by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. These events are traumatic and difficult […]
YPN Virtual May Breakfast: Chicago 30 Under 30 Panel
On May 27, 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 local […]
Cook County Assessor’s Office Announces Market Valuation Adjustments
On May 28, the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) released specifics on how property valuations would change for the South and West suburbs from the impact of COVID-19. While the […]
Get Involved: Apply for a Leadership Role in the Association
Gain the most from your REALTOR® membership by getting involved! There are many ways to volunteer at C.A.R. Rewards include personal and professional growth opportunities and the ability to contribute […]
Cook County Releases Online Tool For Property Tax Refunds
Last week, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas released a new online property tax refund tool. This tool enables taxpayers to file electronically instead of downloading a form and mailing it […]
Mental Wellness Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month is observed every year in May. We have compiled a list of mental health resources for you to read, watch or listen to for mental wellness […]
Commemorating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! To commemorate the month, we want to share homeownership data with you about the AAPI population in the United States and locally. This […]
Virtual CE & Hot Topic Classes
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® Real Estate School has the virtual classes you need to advance your real estate career. As you continue to social distance check out our online […]
Cook County Extends Property Tax Payment Deadline
On Thursday, May 21 Cook County extended the deadline for property tax payments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension offered by the County is among the efforts to […]
Our Stance on the Proposed Relocation Assistance Ordinance
The Proposed Ordinance On Wednesday, May 20 Mayor Lightfoot introduced an ordinance affecting non-renewals of existing leases and termination of month-to-month leases. The proposal would require landlords to: You can […]
NAHREP Chicago Named 2020 Top Producing Chapter
NAHREP Chicago has been awarded NAHREP’s Top Producing Chapter of Latino agents and mortgage originators! NAHREP is dedicated to advancing sustainable Hispanic homeownership. Winners were selected by dividing NAHREP’s chapters into […]