New Post-Licensing Requirement Change Affects Managing Brokers
Per the recent updates to the Real Estate License Act, 225 ILCS 454/1-1 et seq., designated managing brokers must serve as liaisons for newly licensed brokers who have not completed […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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Here’s the Schedule for When You Can Appeal Property Tax Assessments
There’s an opportunity for you as a REALTOR® to work with clients to appeal property tax assessments. For clients who are selling their property, appealing an assessment is a great […]
Start Your September 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 fall. Start your September […]
Chicago Market Outlook Recap from the Fall Member Outreach & Annual Business Meeting
On Thursday, August 20 during the Fall Member Outreach & Annual Business Meeting event, we were joined by Dr. Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist and senior vice president of research, […]
Broker License Renewal Deadline: September 30, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the broker license renewal deadline was extended from April 30, 2020 to September 30, 2020. If you are a licensed broker (or leasing agent!), you […]
July 2020 Market Snapshot
MARKET SNAPSHOT — CITY OF CHICAGO *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the […]
Governor Pritzker Extends Ban on Evictions to September 22
Governor Pritzker extended the eviction ban for another month, pushing the deadline back from its original expiration date of July 31 to the new date of September 22. It is […]
IL Rental Assistance Grant Applications Open Until August 28
Applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance grant will be open until Friday, August 28. Funds are limited so it is important to complete the application as soon as possible. Those […]
Best Practices for Recycling & Waste Reduction
Confused by what you can and can’t recycle? You’re not alone. The city of Chicago has reported that it currently recycles only 9 percent of its solid waste. Here are […]