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 […]
Coffee With Your GADs July 2022 Recap
Each month, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® hosts Coffee With Your GADs to keep you updated on what is happening in the government that affects your business. Watch the playback from our […]
City Council Passes Heating & Cooling Ordinance
At the end of June, City Council passed the Heating & Cooling Ordinance following the death of multiple women in a senior home in the city. Prior to this ordinance, […]
Summer 2022: Government Affairs Update
TRANSFER TAXES BACK IN THE NEWS The Real Estate Transfer Tax is imposed when titled real estate property is transferred within the city of Chicago. This spring, the Bring Chicago […]
Treasurer Pappas & ABC 7 To Honor Juneteenth by Hosting The Black and Latino Houses Matter Phone Bank on June 15
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and ABC 7 Chicago will host another Black and Latino Houses Matter phone bank on June 15, 2022, to help homeowners find refunds, apply for […]
Meet the Democratic Cook County Assessor Candidates Before the Primary Elections
Property taxes are an important and contentious issue for property owners and small businesses. The Cook County Assessor is responsible for assessing the estimated value of real property within the […]
New Chicago Home and Business Protection Rebate Program Will Pay For Home & Business Security Systems
Chicago announced details about the new Home and Business Protection Rebate Program this week. This program will provide up to $1,020 in reimbursements for people who purchase security cameras and […]
Cook County Tax Sale Begins on May 12
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will conduct the annual sale of delinquent property taxes from May 12 – 18, 2022. This Tax Sale is for delinquent property taxes from Tax […]
CAR Past President Shares Your Stories Illustrating Impacts of New Guidelines with Fannie Mae
We heard your concerns about the recent Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lending guidelines and we asked you to share personal stories about how these guidelines have impacted your transactions. […]
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