Join the 2020 Member Care Task Force
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 […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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YPN Raises $2,966 for Local Charity: Chicago House
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 […]
REALTORS® Repurpose Materials to Build Furniture for Charity
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 […]
New Property Tax Education Program for West Side Homeowners
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 […]
Chicago REALTORS® testify on potential impacts of ‘Just Housing Ordinance’ rules
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 […]
Global Real Estate Council Awarded with NAR’s 2019 Platinum Global Achievement Program Award
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, […]
Road Closures Anticipated Around CAR Central Monday, Oct. 28
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 […]
September 2019 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 […]
IDFPR Releases Real Estate License Law Guide
This year, the Real Estate License Law (RELA) received its long-awaited rewrite. These updates can be hard to keep up with, and to help with that, the Illinois Department of […]
Take Action: Voice Your Opposition to New Rules on Criminal Background Screenings
Chicago REALTORS®, it’s time to make your voices heard! Contact your county commissioner to let them know you oppose the proposed rules on Cook County’s new Just Housing Ordinance. The […]
NAR Legislative Meetings: Why They Matter
In May, over 70 Chicago REALTORS® traveled to Washington, D.C. to attend the National Association of REALTORS® 2019 Legislative Meetings to represent our interests and those of your clients. We […]
2019 President’s Award Recipients
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® proudly presented our 136th Annual Inaugural Gala on Thursday, September 26. During the festivities, we debuted our 2019-2020 Board of Directors and honored several members […]