IRS: Interest on Home Equity Loans Often Still Deductible Under New Tax Laws

The IRS last week clarified that, in many cases, taxpayers may continue to deduct interest paid on home equity loans, home equity lines of credit (HELOC) or second mortgages, regardless […]

Chase to Help Local Homebuyers with Closing and Down Payment Costs

If your clients are looking to purchase a home in a low-to-moderate income (LMI) community, Chase could help with closing costs and down payment assistance. Chase Home Lending is offering […]

YPN Breakfast Panel: Top Producers Share Ways You Can Improve Your Business

Listen to the recording:  YPN breakfasts are back! We kicked off the 2018 breakfast series at Manny’s with a panel of Top Producers. Tommy Choi, Keller Williams Chicago-Lincoln Park, […]

Changes to Chicago Electrical Code

The Department of Buildings will begin to enforce the new electrical code and smoke and carbon monoxide detection requirements. The updated requirements, which were adopted by the city council last […]

Sign Up for NAR’s “Day in the Life of a REALTOR®” Program

NAR wants to ensure they’re doing all they can to serve your needs as a real estate professional. That’s why one of CEO Bob Goldberg’s key objectives is to make […]

January 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 […]

New Residential Developments Showcase Recap

With construction booming in the Chicagoland area, we attended an afternoon of private showings at three of the largest residential developments in the Loop: Renelle on the River, 1000M and […]

How to Keep C.A.R. In Your Facebook News Feed

Facebook announced changes in the new year that will reduce posts from news outlets, businesses and brands. However, you can follow the simple steps below to continue seeing important C.A.R. news […]

Thank you for your Action on ADA Reform!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ACTION! We are pleased to report the ADA Education and Reform Act, HR 620, was approved by a bipartisan vote in the U.S. House of Representatives […]

2018 Chicago Residential Lease – Recycling Disclosure Update

In the 2018 Chicago Residential Lease, page 2 alludes to a Recycling Disclosure that is required for buildings with 5 or more units. This has caused some confusion. The City of Chicago […]

National Popcorn Day 2017

National Popcorn Day was January 19th, 2018 and we wanted to celebrate with our members by bringing a salty and sweet treat to your offices. Thanks to everyone who entered, […]

2017 Annual Report

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