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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 the 2021 tax bill. To download your tax bill and make a payment: You can also use cookcountytreasurer.com to:
Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with our 2021-2022 Member Care Task Force Chair Alice Weinert, Haven & Loft Realty, to find out more about her career path, why she volunteers and more. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE […]
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 of opportunities throughout the reassessment process? This could include inaccuracies with exemptions, values, property characteristics, classifications and more. Help us identify those issues so our […]
During the winter season, it’s important to be proactive in protecting your tenants and property from the elements, and our Property Management Forum is sharing their tips. We encourage you to reach out to your tenants with the following cold weather tips to avoid larger issues in the future: It is also important to remind […]
Hey brokers and managing brokers! Interested in hiring a personal assistant or admin to help expand your business potential? Or, are you looking to hone and improve the processes and balance between your existing admin? This February, sign-up for two upcoming companion courses designed with you in mind. A GUIDE TO ASSISTING REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS […]
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 Chicago Association of REALTORS®. 2,408 properties were sold in the City of Chicago in December 2021. This is a 6.2% increase from December 2020. The […]
Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with RPAC Fundraising Work Group member LáShaun Brown-Glenn, EXIT Strategy Realty, to find out more about her career path, why she volunteers and more. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY? I’ve been […]
Chicago REALTORS® Stephen Baird, Baird & Warner, and Past President Michael Golden and Thad Wong, @properties, have been included on the Swanepoel Power 200 list for 2022. Past President Tommy Choi, Keller Williams ONEChicago, was featured on the 2022 Watchlist, which includes innovators, dealmakers, and movers-and-shakers who made a noteworthy impact over the last year. […]
On Thursday, January 13, we hosted our 2022 Market Outlook event. Three leading real estate economists forecasted what we can expect for the year ahead. Lawrence Yun, National Association of REALTORS®, Danielle Hale, realtor.com®, and Brandon Svec, the CoStar Group, provided their insights into the residential and commercial real estate markets in Chicago and throughout […]
After over a year of virtual meetings, events, work and networking, in 2021 we found ways to slowly and safely connect in-person once again. We’re so proud of everything we accomplished together over the last year, and we can’t wait to see what 2022 has in store! We hosted 94 virtual events, which can be […]
Congratulations to the following Chicago REALTORS® who have been chosen for our inaugural Leadership Accelerator class: This program will help attendees prepare for the next steps in their leadership journey in their careers and the association. Attendees strengthen their leadership skills, learn from REALTOR® leaders, develop relationships with peers and participate in monthly activities focusing […]