Watch Director Lutalo McGee Discuss Appraisal Bias During Chicago Urban League Panel

Last Thursday, CAR Director and chair of the Illinois REALTORS® Discriminatory Appraisal Task Force Lutalo McGee, Ani Real Estate, took part in a panel with the Chicago Urban League to discuss […]

Keep Up-To-Date on State and National Advocacy with REALTOR® Party Mobile Alerts

One of the best ways to ensure our voices, the voice of the industry and the voice of your clients is heard is through advocacy. And there are times when […]

Governor Pritzker Presents 2023 Budget, Including Property Tax Rebates

On February 2, 2022, Governor JB Pritzker gave his budget address for Fiscal Year 2023. The Governor presented a budget of $45 billion. One of the provisions within the budget […]

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First Installment of Cook County 2021 Property Tax Bills Have Been Mailed

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas has mailed nearly 1.8 million first installments of property tax bills for 2021. Payments are due March 1, 2022. The first installment is 55% of […]

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Share Your Property Tax Reassessment Experience

Did you or one of your clients appeal your Chicago property taxes in 2021? We’d like to know your thoughts on the experience.   Did you experience challenges or notice areas […]

Your Questions, Answered: What You Need to Know About Zoning & ADUs

As of May 2021, the City of Chicago began issuing permits for Accessory/Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs), reversing a 1957 law that previously deemed them illegal. What does this mean for […]

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New 2022 Residential Lease & Security Deposit Interest Rates Now Available

The 2022 Chicago Residential Lease is now available on our Forms & Contracts webpage. The 2022 version includes an updated Lead-Based Paint Pamphlet, Bed Bug Brochure, and the 2022 Bilingual […]

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New City of Chicago Laws for 2022

The new year brings fresh rules into effect for Chicago residents and businesses, including measures designed to help the city’s most vulnerable residents while simultaneously making life easier for entrepreneurs. […]

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Director of Government Affairs Kristopher J. Anderson Awarded NAHREP’s Industry Affiliate of the Year

On December 9, the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) Chicago hosted the organization’s annual chapter installation at Untitled Supper Club. During the event, our Director of Government […]

CAR President-Elect Sarah Ware Recognized For Eight Years On the Cook County Land Bank Authority

On Friday, December 10, 2021, CAR President-Elect Sarah Ware performed her last duties as an eight-time Director with the Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA). ABOUT THE COOK COUNTY LAND […]

Cook County Treasurer Posts First Installment of Property Tax Bill

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas has posted the First Installment Tax Year 2021 bills on cookcountytreasurer.com. The First Installment, which is 55% of the previous year’s total tax, is due […]

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Chicago Department of Housing Announces Second Round of Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funding & Applications

Applications for the second round of Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funding will open on Monday, December 6. This funding will provide rental assistance for tenants and landlords financially impacted during […]