REALTOR® Parking Permit Quietly Phased Out
The City of Chicago Professional Service Parking Permit was quietly phased out in the Spring of 2018 as a result of dwindling applications and user support. The program was re-launched […]
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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 […]
YPN Breakfast Panel: Top Producers Share Ways You Can Improve Your Business
Listen to the recording: YPN breakfasts are back! We kicked off the 2018 breakfast series at Manny’s with a panel of Top Producers. Tommy Choi, Keller Williams Chicago-Lincoln Park, […]
How to Prepay Your 2017 Taxes
Beginning Tuesday, December 12, 2017, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is accepting online prepayments of next year’s First Installment property tax bill. For taxpayers who prefer to pay by mail […]
Community Garden Resources
We are extremely excited to be partnering with the Peterson Garden Project to create the C.A.R. 2018 Bicentennial Garden at Global Garden! We are developing this community garden in honor […]
Scam Alert: Mysterious Packages Arriving at On-the-Market Homes
Please take note. Anonymous packages are being delivered to the doorsteps of for-sale homes in Bloomington, IL and may stretch into the Chicagoland area. It has been brought to our […]
September Real Estate Feature from WBBM
Happy Fall! These radio shorts from WBBM are designed to help home buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions. Each episode includes specialty advice from real estate expert and […]
August Real Estate Feature from WBBM
Get informed, fast! These radio shorts from WBBM are designed to help home buyers and sellers make knowledgeable real estate decisions. Each episode includes specialty advice from real estate expert […]
City of Chicago Discontinues Multiple Dwelling Registrations
Effective September 6, 2017 the City Council passed an ordinance that repealed the Multiple Dwelling Registration provisions (Chapter 13-10 of the Municipal Code of Chicago). The Chicago Department of Buildings will […]
Cook County Land Bank Launches New Homebuyer Direct Program
If your client is looking to purchase a home, but is having trouble finding something in their price range, or if they are talking about purchasing a fixer upper, a […]
2017 REALTORS® Conference & Expo Coming To Chicago
Mark your calendars for November 3rd – 6th, because the annual REALTORS® Conference & Expo is coming to Chicago! The business perks are endless: Networking and brainstorming opportunities with the 20,000 […]
Fly The W: C.A.R. Offices Closed Nov. 4
Hey Chicago! What do you say? What a game! We are thrilled for the Chicago Cubs’ historic victory in the World Series. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced plans for a victory parade […]