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REALTORS® Win Big on IRS Business Income Deduction

Earlier this month, the IRS released proposed regulations reflecting the reforms made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. These guidelines work to clarify which groups of workers […]

$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 […]

June 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 […]

Summer 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 […]

May 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 […]

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 […]

Don’t Miss These 6 Member Benefits to Boost Your Business This June

Are you taking advantage of all of the membership benefits Chicago REALTORS® enjoy? Here are six programs and perks you can’t miss to boost your business this June! Find more information on […]

April 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 […]

Spring 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 […]

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Chicago Association of REALTORS® Announces Michelle Mills Clement, CAE, as New CEO

Mills Clement will assume role from Ginger Downs in April CHICAGO, Ill. (Jan. 8, 2018) – The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (CAR) announced today the hiring of Michelle Mills Clement, MNM, CAE, […]

Kick Off 2018 With These 8 Member Benefits

Buh-bye 2017 and bring it on, 2018! We’ve put together eight can’t-miss events, benefits, and tools you need to make the new year your best yet. Read the Winter 2017 CHICAGO […]