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How to Report a Fair Housing Violation

If you believe you or your client has been a victim of a Fair Housing violation, we encourage you to report the violation to both the Chicago Association of REALTORS® […]

Michigan Avenue Street Closure Affecting Building Access This Saturday, October 20

Please be advised that this Saturday, October 20, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, a full street closure, including pedestrian sidewalks, will be in effect along Michigan Ave from Wacker […]

August 2018 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 […]

IDFPR Removing Paper Applications As of October 2018

Beginning October 1st, 2018, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s (IDFPR) Division of Real Estate will no longer accept paper applications for specific professions that have already been […]

YPN Breakfast Panel: Building Your Team

Use the player below to listen to the discussion: This month’s panelists included:  At the August 29th Building Your Team breakfast, both Lauren Mitrick Wood and Matt Laricy offered differing […]

July 2018 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 […]

June 2018 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 […]

May 2018 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 […]

April 2018 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 […]

IRS: Interest on Home Equity Loans Often Still Deductible Under New Tax Laws

The IRS last week clarified that, in many cases, taxpayers may continue to deduct interest paid on home equity loans, home equity lines of credit (HELOC) or second mortgages, regardless […]

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Chase to Help Local Homebuyers with Closing and Down Payment Costs

If your clients are looking to purchase a home in a low-to-moderate income (LMI) community, Chase could help with closing costs and down payment assistance. Chase Home Lending is offering […]

2018 Market Outlook: A Recap

2018 is here, and we have the expert views of what to expect in the residential and commercial real estate markets from our annual Market Outlook event. Joseph Kirchner, Senior Economist […]