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Recently, Sentrilock has discovered an issue that is preventing some users from accessing the key compartment of Non-BLE lockboxes. This issue affects those using an iPhone and only occurs when trying […]
The CAR Foundation spent the morning touring the Hephzibah House in Oak Park, which provides intensive therapeutic care for severely traumatized young children. The tour concluded with a $10,000 check […]
Do you want to grow your business and help protect our environment? We’re pleased to introduce our new Sustainability Work Group! Our Mission Our mission is to help Chicago REALTORS® […]
Each month, we release a series of PSAs through WBBM Radio to help home buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions. Each feature includes specialty advice from real estate […]
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 […]
Confused about what documents you should hold onto to apply for a real estate license? We built a guide that breaks down the whole process, so you can prevent unnecessary […]
Dr. Lawrence Yun, the chief economist and senior vice president of research for the National Association of REALTORS®, oversees research including NAR’s Existing Home Sales statistics, Affordability Index, and Home […]
Rebecca Thomson, who served as our panel moderator, is the Regional Vice President of Coldwell Banker Residential. She is a nationally sought-after speaker and strategist who serves on the Executive […]
George Ratiu is the senior economist with realtor.com®, where he delivers information and insights to consumers and REALTORS®. George explores trends in global economies, real estate markets, technology, consumer demographics […]
Brandon Svec is the market economist with CoStar Group. Brandon, an expert in commercial real estate, leads the firm’s research and analysis on the Chicago and Milwaukee multifamily, office logistics […]
On Thursday, January 9, CAR members gathered at the Swissotel Chicago to hear from three leading real estate economists on what they can expect from 2020. Dr. Lawrence Yun of […]
Illinois REALTORS® has made available the following FAQs regarding the Just Housing Amendment. When processing applications for rental housing, what are new and/or different requirements? Housing providers cannot include a […]