2020 Market Outlook Recap
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 […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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FAQs Released for Just Housing Amendment
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 […]
2020 FHA Loan Limits Now Available
The FHA released its loan limits for 2020 on December 3, 2019, with just about every county seeing an increase in the highest and lowest-cost loan limits. Loan limits are […]
January 2020 Advocacy Update
JUST HOUSING AMENDMENT UPDATE The new rules for the Just Housing Amendment have taken effect, although enforcement begins January 31. This amendment expands the Human Rights section of Cook County […]
New 2020 Lease & Security Deposit Interest Rates Now Available
The Chicago residential lease has been updated for 2020 with the new security deposit interest rates. Ensure you are using the new lease, which is editable, available here. Review the […]
New Laws Impacting Your Business As of Jan. 1
New year, new decade, new laws – be sure you’re in compliance! Here’s what will impact your business starting Jan. 1, 2020: Learn more about the new laws in Illinois […]
Marijuana + Property Management: The Info + Resources You Need
As of January 1, 2020, recreational consumption, possession, and sales of cannabis products are legal in Illinois for people over the age of 21. Illinois is the 11th state in […]
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Apply for Commercial Sales Awards
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® honors the outstanding listing and selling accomplishments of our members with its annual Sales Awards Recognition. This recognition gives CAR members the opportunity to celebrate success […]
Photos, Videos & Presentations from our Women’s Conference
Titans of Industry – an all-day, nine-hour, 17 speaker line-up day of education and empowerment – was not about what happened on stage, not entirely. The Titans, the ones charged […]
ReMarkiTable Content for Women: How to Value Your Time and Content | Marki Lemons Ryhal
As Titans entered its afternoon hours, Marki Lemons Ryhal encapsulated the day’s events with both her content and her presence. “Tech will not replace REALTORS®,” she said. “REALTORS® who use […]
#LadyBoss | Tammy Hajjar Miller, Katie Johnson, Michelle Mills Clement & Heather Ozur
The #LadyBoss panel, comprised of some of the top executives in the Chicago – and national – real estate industry, embodied the spirit of empowerment. “In a male-dominated industry, I […]
The Power of Emotional Intelligence | Sue Yannaccone
More and more studies from renowned publications including Forbes and Harvard Business School are finding emotional intelligence (EQ) to be more and more imperative to your career – perhaps even […]