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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 […]

Winter 2017 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 articles. C.A.R. members will […]

2018 Broker CE Schedule

Continuing Education (Licensed Prior to 2/1/16) If you were licensed prior to February 1, 2016 you will need to complete the requirements below by April 30, 2018: 3 Hours Core […]

November 2017 Market Snapshot

C.A.R.’s market snapshot helps prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry, while projecting confidence and consistency as a voice for Chicago REALTORS®. If you would like to […]

How to Prepay Your 2017 Taxes

Beginning Tuesday, December 12, 2017, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is accepting online prepayments of next year’s First Installment property tax bill. For taxpayers who prefer to pay by mail […]

Urgent: Take Action on Tax Reform

NAR just issued a second Call for Action on tax reform as U.S. Senate and House negotiators are working to reconcile differing versions of tax bills which could hurt many Chicago property […]