City Releases New ARO Map & Rules
Update – April 2016 From August, 2015: The City of Chicago releases the new map and rules for implementation of the Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO). The City of […]
Personal Property Lease Transaction Tax Ruling
Update – January 28, 2016 A Cloud Tax Win for REALTORS® We’re pleased to announce that coordinated efforts between the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, our fellow local REALTOR® Associations, IAR […]
C.A.R. 2015-2016 Election Ballot & Proposed C.A.R. Bylaw Amendments
The official 2015-2016 election ballot for C.A.R. officers and directors has been announced. Newly elected officers and directors will be installed on Sept. 24 at the Annual C.A.R. Inaugural Gala. […]
TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure
Beginning Oct. 3, 2015, REALTORS® and their clients will face new rules which govern how mortgages will be handled. Under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and the Truth in […]
May Speaking Points
C.A.R. speaking points help prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry and project confidence and consistency as a voice for Chicago REALTORS®. If you would like to […]
Post-Managing Broker Deadline: What are Your Options
Managing Brokers: If you missed the April 30 deadline, please note you will be unable to practice until you complete the required continuing education (CE) requirements. You must complete the […]
New Ethics Citation Program
A New Program That Protects Buyers, Sellers & REALTORS® The Chicago Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors adopted the new Ethics Citation Program to improve the process of reporting and resolving […]
Aldermen OK New Affordable Requirements Ordinance
Chicago aldermen on Wednesday, March 18 approved changes to the Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO). Chicago REALTORS® Government Affairs team worked with the city along with other real estate groups to propose changes […]
C.A.R. Message: Legal Update
We want to inform you that the legal action C.A.R. brought in September 2012 against REALTOR® member Andrea Geller is now over. The following joint statement has been issued by Ms. […]
Cook County Zoning Rules Change
Take note of new rules for sellers of property in unincorporated Cook County that go into effect on Saturday, March 21. The seller must apply to the Cook County building […]
IDFPR Distributes Renewal Postcards
Managing broker renewal postcards will go out the week of Feb. 9 from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Postcards are white this year, and managing brokers […]
New 2015 Lease
The Chicago residential lease has been updated for 2015 with the new security deposit interest rates. Ensure you are using the new lease available here. You will find an editable […]