Autumn 2019: Association News
#ThatsWhoWeR: Chicago REALTORS® Show Their Advocacy Getting in front of legislators and standing up for the real estate industry is in the fabric of our Association. We’re so proud of […]
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REALTOR® Day at the Museum
YOU TOLD YOUR REALTOR® STORY Thank you to everyone who stopped by our “That’s Who We R” booth and told your unique story. We also enjoyed learning what your kids think […]
10 Steps To Running Your Business Like An MBA
Are you missing opportunities right in front of you? Are you focusing on the wrong things? What if you could make more money just by asking better questions? It’s easy […]
CAR CEO Talks Advocacy & Community with Coalition of African American Leaders
CAR CEO Michelle Mills Clement accepted an invitation to be the keynote speaker at the Coalition of African American Leaders’ (COAL) monthly meeting on Saturday, October 4 in Calumet Heights. […]
CAR Foundation Supports Mercy Housing at Annual Gala
On Wednesday, October 2, CAR Foundation trustees and CAR past presidents attended the 10th Annual Mercy Housing Gala. The CAR Foundation is a long-time supporter of Mercy Housing, a nonprofit […]
National Association of Real Estate Brokers Releases State of Housing in Black America Report
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, the national chapter of our Industry Partner, the Dearborn REALTIST® Board, has released its State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA) report. This report […]
Represent Your Community: Apply to Join Our New Diversity Committee, the 77
CAR is now accepting applications to our recently-launched diversity committee, the 77, named after Chicago’s 77 unique neighborhoods. The 77 will tackle topics like Fair Housing and economic development, as […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating NAHREP
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we proudly recognize our Industry Partner, the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) Chicago for its significant impact on housing in the […]
Chicago Association of REALTORS® to Induct Industry and Civic Leader John W. Rutledge to the Hall of Fame
CHICAGO, Ill., – The Chicago Association of REALTORS® will honor and induct real estate entrepreneur, investor and civic leader John W. Rutledge into its Hall of Fame on September 26, […]
Past President Ezekiel “Zeke” Morris Sworn in as 2020 Treasurer of Illinois REALTORS®
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — REALTOR® Ezekiel “Zeke” Morris, past president of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, has been installed as the 2020 Treasurer of Illinois REALTORS®. He is the owner and […]
August 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 […]
Chicago REALTOR® Michael LaFargue Supports CTA Development Project
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) recently announced its plans for a megaproject, which will result in a 5.3-mile extension of the CTA Red Line to Chicago’s Riverdale community as well […]