Get Involved & Gain Insight and Skills Through the Foundation’s New REALTOR® ELITE Program

Introducing our REALTOR® ELITE (Education, Leadership, Information, Thrive, Elevation) Program!  This mentorship program matches ELITE’rs (or mentees) with coaches to develop and support the next generation of industry leaders to share knowledge, insights and tips, while also emphasizing ethical behavior, allowing network opportunities and developing leadership skills. Coaches […]

8 Ways to Increase Your Professional Development This Month

October is Professional Development Month. Being a well-rounded REALTOR® is critical to your professionalism and advancement in your career, and will make you the best asset possible for your clients! […]

Congratulations to Our Home Warranty Grant Winners!

To help ease your clients’ upfront cost of purchasing a home, the Foundation accepted applications for Home Warranty Grant reimbursement earlier this summer. These grants were specifically for new, first-time […]

CAR Foundation Partners with Humble Design to Help a Family Transitioning Out of Homelessness

The CAR Foundation spent part of Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14, volunteering in the community. The Foundation partnered with Humble Design to furnish a home for a family who is […]

CAR Foundation Donates $10,000 to Support Hephzibah House & High-Need Children

The CAR Foundation spent the morning touring the Hephzibah House in Oak Park, which provides intensive therapeutic care for severely traumatized young children. The tour concluded with a $10,000 check […]

Relive the Fun from the 136th Annual Inaugural Gala

Thank you to all who attended the 136th Inaugural Gala. Relive all the fun from this year’s event, with photos and videos celebrating our special guests. Step 1: Check out […]

2019 Hall of Fame Inductee: John Rutledge, Oxford Capital Group, LLC

John Rutledge Founder, President & CEO, Oxford Capital Group, LLC Inducted September 26, 2019 “Master Hotel Developer – Renaissance Man” A Chicago native, former Boy Scout, multi-sport athlete, voracious reader, […]

Relive the Fun from the 135th Annual Inaugural Gala

Thank you to all who attended the 135th Inaugural Gala. Relive all the fun from this year’s event, with photos and videos celebrating our special guests. Step 1: Check out […]

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” Humility. Compassion. Integrity. Commitment. These principles have guided David Schwartz’s career.  Following a […]

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 […]

2017 Annual Report

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Thank You, 2015 C.A.R. Foundation Supporters!

Hall of Fame Level – $25k Larry Klairmont Alfred Klairmont Honors – $500+ Century 21 Affiliated JP Morgan Chase WCR Chicago Ginger Downs Gaspar Flores Jr. Antje Gehrken Tammy Hajjar […]