Real Estate Transfer Tax Increase Likely Defeated
Real Estate Transfer Tax Increase Likely Defeated Staff | March 20, 2024 While we still need to wait to see
Judge Rules Against Proposed Transfer Tax Increase Referendum Language
Judge Rules Against Proposed Transfer Tax Increase Referendum Language Staff | February 28, 2024 On Friday, February 23, a Circuit
What You Need to Know About the Real Estate Transfer Tax Resolution
Update 11/7/2023 On Nov. 7, Chicago City Council approved (32-17) the ballot question to increase the real estate transfer tax. Despite our advocacy efforts and significant outreach, this measure was […]
Real Estate Transfer Tax Resolution Introduced in City Council
Yesterday, a proposed resolution to the real estate transfer tax was introduced to City Council that would raise the real estate transfer tax on properties over $1 million. In October, […]
New Property Tax Reform Law Decreases Interest on Late Taxes
On Friday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law historic reforms to fix long-standing racial inequities and abuses in the state’s property tax system spotlighted in two studies issued last […]
2023 Mayoral Run-Off: What to Know, How to Cast Your Vote & More!
On April 4, the run-off election for the Chicago mayor and 14 aldermanic races will take place. We’ve put together a guide for what you should know on the two […]
What We Learned at Our 2023 Mayoral Candidate Forum
Earlier this January, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® and Illinois REALTORS® invited each candidate to complete a questionnaire to better understand their positions on the following real estate hot topics: […]
Seeking Speaker Nominations & Proposals for Our Chicago REALTORS® 360° Summit
Call For Speakers We’re looking for dynamic speakers for our 2nd annual 360° Summit: Leading with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion event on June 22, 2023! What Will You Gain? NEXT […]
Tell Your Alderperson to Stop Automatic Property Tax Increases
Currently, property taxes in the city of Chicago are tied to inflation rates, which means you’ve likely seen an increase in your taxes in your most recent bill. By supporting […]
Chicago REALTORS® Talked Real Estate with 1st Congressional District Candidate Jonathan Jackson
On Monday, October 31, Illinois REALTORS® hosted a discussion with 1st Congressional District Candidate Jonathan Jackson at his campaign offices in Chatham. Chicago REALTORS® came out in full force. During […]
Autumn 2022: Government Affairs Update
Looking Forward to Budgeting Season & the Primary Election The City of Chicago is about to embark upon budget season. While the budget is presented and debated, ordinance discussions and […]