Airbnb and Other Shared Housing Services
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® supports the ability of those who are allowed to take advantage of hosting their condominium or apartment on Airbnb or a similar service to do […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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Dan Wagner Defends Like-Kind Exchanges
C.A.R. President Dan Wagner was featured on an Institute of Real Estate Management panel Tuesday in Washington, D.C., where he spoke about the necessity of the 1031 Like-Kind Exchange. Current […]
Fair Housing – What You Need to Know
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® fully supports the practice of equal opportunity in Fair Housing. For questions on Fair Housing or Professional Standards, please contact our Professional Standards Team at […]
Legislative Update: Spring 2016
View this video for an overview of legislative items that we are working on, on your behalf: Topics covered include: Professional Services Parking Permit The Cloud Tax Affordable Building Code Residential […]
Government Affairs Forums: Get Connected
What are Government Affairs Forums? Forums are your opportunity to: Learn about the issues that impact the real estate industry. Stay up to date on the advocacy efforts that C.A.R. […]
2016 REALTOR® Election Guide
It’s an election year and we want to ensure you have the tools you need to make an informed decision when you’re at the polls! Let’s get out the REALTOR® […]
Proposed Changes to the Chicago Zoning Bonus Ordinance
On Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced an initiative to further drive neighborhood development. The proposal seeks to reform an existing ordinance to allow developers to obtain additional square […]
A Cloud Tax Win for REALTORS®
We’re pleased to announce that coordinated efforts between the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, our fellow local REALTOR® Associations, IAR and MRED were successful in attaining a positive Private Letter […]
CCRD’s Free Property Fraud Alert Program
Property and recording fraud is one of the fastest-growing white collar crimes, and is a growing threat to REALTOR® clients. In response, Cook County Recorder of Deeds Karen A. Yarbrough has […]
RPAC Phone-A-Thon Results
On Wednesday, November 18th, the Local RPAC Committee met in the C.A.R. Board Room for a phone-a-thon, led by Chair Kevin Van Eck, @properties, and Vice Chair Nicholas Apostal, Coldwell Banker. The […]
C.A.R. Reaffirms Commitment to Fair Housing
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) joins our parent organizations, IAR and NAR, in affirming our commitment to and support of Fair Housing. C.A.R. provides training and resources for all its […]
City Hall Day Recap
On Thursday, September 24, C.A.R. held a City Hall Day, with REALTORS® on-hand, to support the following initiatives. We will keep you informed as to any updates or developments. Introduction of […]