What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Chicago Rent Control Hearing
A Senate Special Committee on Housing hearing on rent control is scheduled for this Thursday, September 27, at 9:00 AM in Room C600 at the Michael A. Bilandic Building – […]
2018 Hall of Fame Inductee: David Schwartz, Waterton
DAVID SCHWARTZ CEO, Chairman & Co-Founder, Waterton Inducted September 12, 2018 “We Always Do The Right Thing” Meet David Schwartz: Humility. Compassion. Integrity. Commitment. These principles have guided David Schwartz’s […]
SUN Initiative Seminar
Keeping homeowners in place. Keeping equity in neighborhoods. Date: Tuesday, October 23 Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Location: 430 N. Michigan Ave, 8th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611 Cost: Complimentary for C.A.R. Members […]
To Avoid a CRLTO Violation, 48 Hours’ Notice Required to Show a Rental Unit
MRED has received multiple complaints from CAR members regarding an inability to show rental units requested from a cooperating brokerage within a 48-hour time frame. It is imperative landlords in […]
C.A.R. 2018-2019 Election Ballot
The official 2018 – 2019 election ballot for C.A.R. officers and directors has been announced. Newly elected officers and directors will be installed at this year’s Annual C.A.R. Inaugural Gala.
Winners Announced for Illinois REALTORS® Bicentennial Essay Contest
Twenty-three high school students received a combined $12,000 in academic scholarships as part of an essay contest sponsored by Illinois REALTORS® to celebrate Illinois’ bicentennial. Out of more than 450 […]
Become A 2018-2019 Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation Trustee
Here’s your chance to truly pay it forward and get involved in your association! We have five open positions, including Chair-Elect, Treasurer, Affiliate Trustee and two Trustees. Applications are due […]
REALTOR® Award Nominations Now Open
Do you know a REALTOR® who goes above and beyond? We’re seeking nominations for our annual REALTOR® Awards. Awards will be handed out at the Inaugural Gala this fall. Nominations are due […]
YPN Breakfast Panel: 2018 Design Trends
Listen to the recording: At our March YPN Breakfast – 2018 Design Trends, we had Chicago designers share their insights about this year’s hottest trends. The panel included Brynn Olson […]
Apply to Serve on C.A.R.’s Board of Directors
Update: Applications for the 2018-2019 Board of Directors have closed. We will begin accepting applications for the 2019-2020 Board of Directors in spring of 2019. There are five positions open: Region […]
New Wage Requirement Could Hurt Local Commercial Development
Despite more than three hours of nearly 65 speakers voicing opposition, urging Commissioners to defer or oppose the ordinance, the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted to approve an ordinance […]
IRS: Interest on Home Equity Loans Often Still Deductible Under New Tax Laws
The IRS last week clarified that, in many cases, taxpayers may continue to deduct interest paid on home equity loans, home equity lines of credit (HELOC) or second mortgages, regardless […]