U.S. Economy Would Lose $8.1B Without 1031
If Section 1031 like-kind exchanges were repealed, the nation’s economy would shrink by an estimated $8.1 billion even when combined with lower tax rates, a new analysis found. The higher […]
Commercial Real Estate Tips and Resources
Commercial real estate professionals learned about EB-5 financing, a free data resource for REALTORS®, securing credit and more at the […]
Why It’s Important to File a Property Tax Appeal
As soon as you receive your property tax assessment, appeal it. That was the message Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios delivered to attendees at the CommercialForum Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, […]
Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios Talks Taxes
As the triennial assessments are poised to launch this month, Assessor Joseph Berrios spoke at the CommercialForum Networking Breakfast, held at Cliff Dwellers on February 10th, to discuss the impact […]
ICSC Midwest Idea Exchange is Coming to Chicago!
Register for the ICSC Midwest Idea Exchange “Show Me the Green!” Keynote Panel Presentation: The Future Is Now Michele Dodd, Vice President Real Estate Growth & Development, ULTA Beauty, Romeovillle, IL; Michael […]
City of Chicago’s Analysis of Impediments of Fair Housing Choice (AI) survey
The City of Chicago is conducting an Analysis of Impediments of Fair Housing Choice (AI) as part of its 2015-2019 Consolidated Planning process. The AI is a requirement of the […]
CREC/CCIM Event: Top Commercial Trends for 2015
Strong GDP growth, continued employment recovery and suburban companies relocating to Chicago’s central business district will help shape the commercial real estate market in 2015. About 150 members attended a […]
Top Commercial Trends: Urban Land Institute
REALTOR® market lending conditions are exhibiting signs of recovery. The Urban Land Institute recently reported the commercial real estate landscape looks bright, and explained why. Whether you are a sole […]
EUBA 2015 Multi-Family Real Estate Forecast
The Edgewater Uptown Builder’s Association (EUBA) presented its 2015 Multi-Family Real Estate Forecast on January 21st at the Chicago Apartment Finders office at 1114 W Bryn Mawr. Alderman James Cappleman […]
H.R. 2600: Good News For Condo Developers
H.R. 2600, which made several important changes to the Interstate Land Sales and Full Disclosure Act (ILSA), will go into effect on March 25, 2015, 180 days after its signing by […]
Aldermanic Acknowledgement Letter for Building Permit Applications
The Municipal Code of Chicago allows a 10 day window for the local Alderman to review building permit applications (with the exception of residential garage permit applications or repair permit […]
2014 Chicago REALTOR® Hall of Fame- Millie Rosenbloom
Millie Rosenbloom has built a sterling reputation as a Chicago industry icon and trailblazer in her 25 years in real estate. A broker with Baird & Warner Lincoln Park when […]