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NAR’s Board of Directors recently passed MLS Statement 8.0, commonly known as the ‘Clear Cooperation Proposal’, which requires all REALTOR® listings to be submitted to the MLS: MLS Statement 8.0: Within […]
Welcome to the CAR Staff Spotlight. Learn more about our newest team members! As Information Specialist, Emanuel handles member inquiries and concerns relating to billing, office changes and CAR’s products […]
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 […]
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (CAR) is excited to announce the hiring of Zack Wahlquist, M.S., CAE, as our new executive vice president, following a nationwide search. Wahlquist will begin […]
You’re being represented on the national level. Congratulations and thank you to the Chicago REALTORS® who are volunteering to serve on 2020 National Association of REALTORS® committees. They’ll make sure […]
We’re excited to announce our new Member Care Task Force! Here’s your opportunity to weigh in on and advance Chicago Association of REALTORS® member benefits. If you’ve been looking for […]
On Wednesday, October 30, our Young Professionals Network committee presented a check of $2,966 to representatives from Chicago House. Chicago House provides housing and client-centered support services for those living […]
Sandwiched between Whirlyball and Mariano’s in Bucktown is a treasure trove of discarded scraps – the ReBuilding Exchange, an inconspicuous haven for home remodeling. On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, members […]
A new property tax education program is coming to the west side of Chicago, thanks to a partnership between the Cook County Treasurer’s Office, the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson and […]
Last Wednesday, October 23, three Chicago REALTORS® testified to the Cook County Board of Commissioners (CCB), advocating to preserve private property rights. CAR past president and current Illinois REALTORS® Treasurer […]
Our Global Real Estate Council was awarded the National Association of REALTORS® coveted 2019 Platinum Global Achievement Award. This honor is given to groups who consistently deliver top-notch service, tools, […]
Travel to and on the streets surrounding CAR’s Central office will likely be affected by heightened security presence Monday. We highly recommend you map your route ahead of time and […]