Cook County Launches Free Legal Aid for Housing
On Monday, November 23, Cook County announced a new legal aid program, Early Resolution Program (ERP), to help with resolving evictions, debt and tax deed issues. ERP allows you to […]
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NAR Launches New Fair Housing Simulation Training
As real estate professionals, we have power. Will we act as trusted guides who help clients and communities flourish, or will we lock people out of the benefits of homeownership? This week, […]
New COVID-19 Mitigations Begin on Friday for Illinois
Chicago REALTORS® are still considered essential workers and allowed to continue working under the new COVID-19 mitigations that begin Friday to combat the recent surge in positivity rates and hospitalizations. […]
NAR and AARP Announce Partnership To Serve Senior Clients
On Monday, November 16, NAR and AARP announced a collaboration integrating AARP’s Livability Index data into NAR’s REALTOR® Property Resource® website and app. The Livability Index offers insight into aspects […]
Illinois REALTORS® Launches Diversity Initiative
The Illinois REALTORS® have launched a new Diversity Initiative, including their new Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit. The initiative was created to reaffirm the organization’s longtime commitment to diversity in the […]
Military and Veteran Discount Card Online Registration Available Through the Recorder of Deeds Office
The Recorder of Deeds office is now offering online registration for military and Veteran Cook County discount cards. The new portal allows active-duty personnel, veterans, guard members and reservists to […]
NAR Releases the 2020 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers
Last week, NAR released the 2020 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. This report discusses demographics, preferences and experiences of buyers and sellers across America. This year’s report highlights the […]
Make Your November Notable with These Member Benefits!
Although we’re still socially distant, we have tools to help you make the most of your membership as you navigate your business as we move into winter. Make your November […]
What You Need to Know About Governor Pritzker’s Latest Executive Order Regarding Residential Evictions
UPDATE February 10, 2021: On February 5, executive order 2020-72 was re-issued and extended until March 6, 2021. On Friday, Nov. 13, Governor J.B. Pritzker, seeking to “balance the rights […]
NAR Board of Directors Passes Code of Ethics Change Regarding Hate Speech
On Friday, November 13, NAR’s Board of Directors voted in favor of a motion presented by the Professional Standards Committee to make it a violation for REALTORS® to use harassing […]
Save Money On Classes During Designation Awareness Month
What is Designation Awareness Month? During the month of November, NAR is offering discounts for many of their online courses to encourage industry professionals to seek out and enhance their […]
Mandatory Ethics Training Deadline: Dec. 31, 2021
All REALTOR® members are required to complete 2.5 hours of Code of Ethics training per three-year cycle. We are currently in the Sixth Training Cycle, December 31, 2018 through December 31, […]