How to Prepay Your 2017 Taxes
Beginning Tuesday, December 12, 2017, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is accepting online prepayments of next year’s First Installment property tax bill. For taxpayers who prefer to pay by mail […]
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Urgent: Take Action on Tax Reform
NAR just issued a second Call for Action on tax reform as U.S. Senate and House negotiators are working to reconcile differing versions of tax bills which could hurt many Chicago property […]
FHFA Increases Maximum Conforming Loan Limits for 2018
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced plans to boost conforming loan limits in 2018 in response to rising property values across the US. The FHFA will increase the […]
Take Action Today on Tax Reform
A Call for Action is underway, with critical impact on homeownership in Chicago and across the country. Take one minute today to ask your federal legislators to protect […]
Chicago REALTORS® Discuss Tax Reform with Congressman Brad Schneider
Last week, Chicago REALTORS® met with Congressman Brad Schneider of the 10th District of Illinois, to discuss issues critical to real estate and the economy. Chicago Association of REALTORS® Past President […]
City of Chicago Discontinues Multiple Dwelling Registrations
Effective September 6, 2017 the City Council passed an ordinance that repealed the Multiple Dwelling Registration provisions (Chapter 13-10 of the Municipal Code of Chicago). The Chicago Department of Buildings will […]
Cook County Land Bank Launches New Homebuyer Direct Program
If your client is looking to purchase a home, but is having trouble finding something in their price range, or if they are talking about purchasing a fixer upper, a […]