$19.5 Million to Be Refunded By Cook County Treasurer’s Office
You or your client could be one of about 53,000 homeowners in Cook County projected to receive a refund due to property tax cuts. The Cook County Treasurer’s Office is […]
Use These 6 Member Benefits to Grow Your Business in August
Being a Chicago REALTOR® opens doors to educational and networking programs, exclusive discounts and other perks designed to maximize your impact. Here are six ways you can get the most out […]
Down Payment Assistance Program NeighborhoodLIFT Comes to Chicago August 24 & 25
A national down payment assistance program from Wells Fargo, NeighborWorks America and Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS) is coming to Chicago-Cook County for two days only: Friday, August 24 […]
How to Pay Property Taxes Online
Ahead of the August 1st deadline, remind your clients to act now to pay the second installment of their Cook County property taxes. Making a payment is easier than ever. […]
4 Lessons from the 2018 Real Estate Visionaries Luncheon
Six visionaries in Chicago’s real estate market met at Prime & Provisions last month to discuss trends in the luxury market. Read more about this year’s real estate visionaries in the […]
Take Action: Tell Congress to Reauthorize the NFIP
A Call for Action is underway, with critical impact on homeownership in Chicago and across the country. Take one minute right now to tell your legislators to reauthorize the National […]
From the CEO: Summer 2018
Hello, Chicago REALTORS®! I’m Michelle Mills Clement, CAR’s new Chief Executive Officer. I’m excited to get to know you all a little better as I settle into my new role. […]
Advise Your Senior Citizen Clients Not to Miss Out On Property Tax Breaks
Cook County seniors citizen homeowners may be missing out on hundreds in property tax breaks they haven’t reapplied for. Be sure to check in with your senior clients. Property tax […]
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 […]
Infographic: A Guide Through the Cook County Assessment Appeals Process
With various forms and multiple deadlines to keep track of, Cook County’s property tax assessment appeals process can be confusing to navigate. That’s why we created the infographic below to […]
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.
What You Need to Know about the New IDFPR Rules
IDFPR is in the process of rolling out some changes to education and licensing for real estate professionals. Many of these changes have an extended implementation timeline. The biggest change, […]