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 […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
Welcome to the Chicago Association of REALTORS® blog and news hub. Explore magazine articles, industry updates and more. You can filter by category or tag based on your interests.
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 […]
Property Disclosure Changes
Are you aware of new changes to the Illinois Residential Real Property Disclosure Act? An important change took effect on Jan. 1. A state Appellate Court decision found an existing […]
Enhancing Your Industry Edge in 2015
As you plan for a successful 2015, our C.A.R. Board of Directors has developed a new Strategic Plan for next year and beyond to ensure Chicago REALTORS® have a competitive […]
New CE Courses!
New RRES Courses Take You to Next Level Propel your business to new heights by enrolling in one of these new REALTORS® Real Estate School (RRES) continuing education (CE) courses. […]