2020 FHA Loan Limits Now Available
The FHA released its loan limits for 2020 on December 3, 2019, with just about every county seeing an increase in the highest and lowest-cost loan limits. Loan limits are […]
January 2020 Advocacy Update
JUST HOUSING AMENDMENT UPDATE The new rules for the Just Housing Amendment have taken effect, although enforcement begins January 31. This amendment expands the Human Rights section of Cook County […]
New 2020 Lease & Security Deposit Interest Rates Now Available
The Chicago residential lease has been updated for 2020 with the new security deposit interest rates. Ensure you are using the new lease, which is editable, available here. Review the […]
New Laws Impacting Your Business As of Jan. 1
New year, new decade, new laws – be sure you’re in compliance! Here’s what will impact your business starting Jan. 1, 2020: Learn more about the new laws in Illinois […]
Marijuana + Property Management: The Info + Resources You Need
As of January 1, 2020, recreational consumption, possession, and sales of cannabis products are legal in Illinois for people over the age of 21. Illinois is the 11th state in […]
December 2019 Government Affairs Update
JUST HOUSING ORDINANCE UPDATE Following a lengthy rulemaking process, on Thursday, November 21, the Cook County Board adopted a set of rules for the Just Housing Amendment which will take effect […]
Just Housing Amendment To Go Into Effect Dec 31, 2019
Following a lengthy rulemaking process, on Thursday, November 21, the Cook County Board adopted a set of rules for the Just Housing Amendment which will take effect on December 31, […]
Chicago REALTORS® testify on potential impacts of ‘Just Housing Ordinance’ rules
Last Wednesday, October 23, three Chicago REALTORS® testified to the Cook County Board of Commissioners (CCB), advocating to preserve private property rights. CAR past president and current Illinois REALTORS® Treasurer […]
Take Action: Voice Your Opposition to New Rules on Criminal Background Screenings
Chicago REALTORS®, it’s time to make your voices heard! Contact your county commissioner to let them know you oppose the proposed rules on Cook County’s new Just Housing Ordinance. The […]
NAR Legislative Meetings: Why They Matter
In May, over 70 Chicago REALTORS® traveled to Washington, D.C. to attend the National Association of REALTORS® 2019 Legislative Meetings to represent our interests and those of your clients. We […]
October 2019 Advocacy Update
On Tuesday, October 1, we held our monthly “Coffee with Your GADs” chat, where members join our Government Affairs Directors for an informal discussion about policy and politics impacting the […]
CAR CEO Talks Advocacy & Community with Coalition of African American Leaders
CAR CEO Michelle Mills Clement accepted an invitation to be the keynote speaker at the Coalition of African American Leaders’ (COAL) monthly meeting on Saturday, October 4 in Calumet Heights. […]