FAA Proposes Drone Rules
The National Association of REALTORS® continues to ask members to abstain from using drones until the Federal Aviation Administration makes its rules final. The FAA recently came out with proposed […]
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President-elect Wagner Awarded for Advocacy Work
Chicago Association of REALTORS® President-elect Dan Wagner has been honored by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) for his advocacy work. During the Illinois Association Park Districts/Illinois […]
REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo
Registration is open for the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. This annual event brings together NAR members to take an active role to advance the real estate industry, public […]
Aldermen Delay ARO Decision
Chicago officials on Wednesday (Jan. 21) deferred a proposed ordinance that would increase the supply of affordable units in condominium and apartment developments and increase developer fees. Chicago Budget Committee Chairman […]
Lower FHA Premiums to Take Effect
Did you know the premium reduction on Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-backed mortgages will take effect Monday, Jan. 26? FHA secures loans with down payments as low as 3.5 percent, and […]
January: National Radon Action Month
It’s impossible to see, smell or taste radon. But this gas is a home’s biggest danger. Radon […]
President Signs TRIA Extension
In a legislative win for commercial real estate, President Obama on Monday (Jan. 12) signed into law a six-year extension of the federal terrorism insurance program. Both the U.S. House […]
FAA Permits Ariz. Agent to Use Drone
For the first time, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cleared a real estate agent to use drone technology to photograph properties. FAA officials on Tuesday (Jan. 6) granted an […]
FAA Delays Decision on Drones
Real estate professionals planning to use drones to capture aerial photos of listings will have to wait. A delay in the Federal Aviation Administration’s decision on drone rules means commercial […]
Past President to U.S. Senators: Help Homebuyers
C.A.R. Past President Mabél Guzmán told a U.S. Senate subcommittee in Washington, D.C. about the importance of helping millions of responsible, creditworthy prospective homebuyers. Guzmán of @properties, 2014 Chair of […]
December 2014 Market Speaking Points
C.A.R. speaking points help prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry and project confidence and consistency as a voice for Chicago REALTORS®. If you would like to […]