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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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
Over the last few months, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Government Affairs team has been working to educate City Council members about the negative ramifications of an increase in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Illinois REALTORS® released call for action for Ordinance 2498, which seeks to stop tying property tax increases to inflation. Take one minute out of your day to encourage your alderperson […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]