What You Need to Know About the License Act Rewrite
On August 9, 2019, Governor JB Pritzker signed Public Act 101-0357 into law. This updated the Real Estate License Act of 2000, extending it until January 1, 2030. The main […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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This Giving Tuesday, Support the CAR Foundation
This Giving Tuesday (Tuesday, December 3), support the CAR Foundation and our mission of providing REALTORS® with educational scholarships to enhance their businesses and professionalism, fostering careers in real estate, […]
What You Need to Know about NAR’s New Clear Cooperation Policy
NAR’s Board of Directors recently passed MLS Statement 8.0, commonly known as the ‘Clear Cooperation Proposal’, which requires all REALTOR® listings to be submitted to the MLS: MLS Statement 8.0: Within […]
October 2019 Market Snapshot
MARKET SNAPSHOT – CITY OF CHICAGO *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the […]
Chicago Association of REALTORS® Welcomes Zack Wahlquist as Executive Vice President
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (CAR) is excited to announce the hiring of Zack Wahlquist, M.S., CAE, as our new executive vice president, following a nationwide search. Wahlquist will begin […]
September 2019 Market Snapshot
MARKET SNAPSHOT – CITY OF CHICAGO *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the […]
Take Action: Voice Your Opposition to New Rules on Criminal Background Screenings
Chicago REALTORS®, it’s time to make your voices heard! Contact your county commissioner to let them know you oppose the proposed rules on Cook County’s new Just Housing Ordinance. The […]
Represent Your Community: Apply to Join Our New Diversity Committee, the 77
CAR is now accepting applications to our recently-launched diversity committee, the 77, named after Chicago’s 77 unique neighborhoods. The 77 will tackle topics like Fair Housing and economic development, as […]
August 2019 Market Snapshot
MARKET SNAPSHOT – CITY OF CHICAGO *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the […]
New CAR Central Office Hours
We’re introducing new office hours, effective Monday, September 23, 2019. To get in touch with us, please call (312) 803-4900 or use our staff directory.
Succeed in September, With These 7 Member Benefits
For you to be the best in the business, you need the proper tools, tips and coursework to guide you. That’s where the Chicago Association of REALTORS® comes in. Make […]
FHA Releases New Condo Rules to Make Homeownership More Affordable
On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) released new approval regulations for condominiums. The changes were made to help make the dream of homeownership more affordable and […]