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2019 Brian A. Bernardoni Public Policy Award: Hugh Rider, Realty & Mortgage Co.

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 […]

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2019 Managing Broker of the Year (1-50 Licensees): Lutalo McGee, Ani Real Estate

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 […]

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2019 Managing Broker of the Year (51+ Licensees): Rick Sobin, @properties

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 […]

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2019 Affiliate of the Year: Reno Manuele, Neighborhood Loans

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 […]

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CAR Director Sarah Ware Recognized by the Chicago Defender

Congratulations to Chicago Association of REALTORS® director Sarah Ware, Ware Realty Group, who has been named a Chicago Defender 2019 Women of Excellence honoree. For the past 13 years, Chicago […]

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October 12 & 13: NAR and ShowingTime System Interruptions

This Saturday, October 12, from 7 AM to 3 PM, a scheduled security update will be made to the REALTOR® Ecommerce Network. As a result, you will be unable to […]

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CAR, CommercialForum & REBUILD Donate Repurposed Furniture

CHICAGO – October 7, 2019 – 90 Chicago REALTORS® will create furniture out of repurposed scrap metal and wood for charity on Tuesday, October 22nd at the Rebuilding Exchange. This […]

Autumn 2019 Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

The latest issue of Chicago REALTOR® is now available. Enjoy the content in the format of your choice.  You can find the digital PDF flipbook below, with links to blog-format […]

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October 2019 Advocacy Update

On Tuesday, October 1, we held our monthly “Coffee with Your GADs” chat, where members join our Government Affairs Directors for an informal discussion about policy and politics impacting the […]

Autumn 2019: From the CEO

Time management is always an area where I’ve excelled. I can time block like no other! I’m a planner, and having worked for the Boy Scouts, “Be Prepared” is something […]

Community Tools & Resources to Better Serve Your Clients

As REALTORS®, we’re uniquely positioned to make an outsized impact in our communities. Strong neighborhoods benefit us all – getting involved is self-interest. It means less crime and violence, more […]

Chicago REALTORS® in Thailand

Chicago is a global city. Our residents represent countries from around the world and foreign investors continue to invest in our real estate market. Therefore, it’s beneficial for us to […]