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Verify Your 2018 Sales Data

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® honors the outstanding listing and selling accomplishments of our members with its annual Sales Awards Recognition. Awards are given in the categories of residential volume, […]

October 2018 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 Security System at the C.A.R. Central Office

If you’ve been to the C.A.R. central office lately, you may have noticed some new security access measures in place. Our building’s security system has been fully updated and increased […]

Michigan Avenue Street Closure Affecting Building Access This Saturday, October 27

Please be advised that this Saturday, October 27, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, a full street closure, including pedestrian sidewalks, will be in effect along Michigan Ave from Wacker […]

September 2018 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 […]

How to Report a Fair Housing Violation

If you believe you or your client has been a victim of a Fair Housing violation, we encourage you to report the violation to both the Chicago Association of REALTORS® […]

Chicago Association of REALTORS® Welcomes Tommy Choi as 2019 President

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) welcomes Tommy Choi of Keller Williams Chicago – Lincoln Park as its 2019 President for a one-year term, beginning today. He was installed on […]

Autumn 2018 Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

The latest issue of Chicago REALTOR® is now available. Enjoy the content in the format of your choice.  You can find the digital PDF flipbook below, with links to blog-format […]

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 – […]

August 2018 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 […]

IDFPR Removing Paper Applications As of October 2018

Beginning October 1st, 2018, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s (IDFPR) Division of Real Estate will no longer accept paper applications for specific professions that have already been […]

IDFPR License Renewal Process for Brokerage Firms Operating as an Entity

These licenses are set to expire October 31, 2018. All licensees should have received an email about their renewal from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). The renewal […]