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Sustainability is an increasingly hot topic in the real estate industry, gaining more interest and popularity with each passing year. According to the 2018 National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Sustainability Resource Guide, 61% of members said their clients are expressing interest in sustainability and want these features included in their homes What does that mean […]
By: Jon Broadbooks, Chief Communications Officer, MRED For nearly a year, subscribers to MRED have had access to Remine Pro, one of the most powerful real estate information platforms on the market. The addition of Remine Pro to MRED’s lineup of services gives subscribers a progressive platform which provides public record information real estate practitioners […]
A simple Google search of “retirement statistics” can provide some daunting numbers. The information is vast, wide ranging and can vary from publication to publication. Different experts will give different statistics for pensions, 401(k)’s, savings, financial goals and retirement goals — and even the definition of an expert varies. It’s difficult to make sense of […]
The National Association of REALTORS® national advertising campaign ensures the REALTOR® brand stays front and center in the mind of homebuyers and sellers as the experts in their field. For REALTORS®, “That’s Who We R” instills pride in the profession and acknowledges those of you who go above and beyond to improve the lives of […]
WHY THE CENSUS MATTERS As REALTORS®, you are an expert on your community and a protector of its wellbeing, which is why it is so important to ensure your clients and community are filling out their 2020 Census forms. The Census is one way to guarantee your community and business are set up for success […]
Every April, we commemorate Fair Housing Month to reaffirm our commitment to fair and equal treatment for everyone. As important as it is to take the time to look at our actions towards those around us, this is something that should be front of mind when transacting real estate to ensure we are treating everyone […]
The real estate industry has very real, real-time issues with race. On the consumer side, we see it in continued fair housing violations. I’ve been a victim — me, the CEO of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® — as recently as when I took this job. Talking about and addressing racial bias is critical — […]
Although the deadline for paying property taxes is August 3, Treasurer Pappas has announced that there will be no late fees or penalties to property owners who pay the second installment by October 1. To download a copy of your tax bill or to make a payment, visit cookcountytreasurer.com and follow the steps below:
The city of Chicago has placed a six guest per unit restriction on all residential apartments in the city. This restriction was reinstated on Friday, July 24, as part of the Prohibited Gatherings restrictions put in place by the Chicago Department of Public Health. According to the guidance, “If the Gathering is within a private […]
NAR and REALTORS® are supporting New York Congressman Maloney’s First Time Homebuyer Pandemic Savings Act. The legislation would let first–time buyers withdraw funds from their retirement accounts as coronavirus-related distributions to use toward the purchase of a home, meaning this money would be taken out tax and penalty-free. Rep. Maloney’s bill would allow first-time homebuyers […]
Mayor Lightfoot announced that, starting today, the city of Chicago will be expanding the Housing Assistance Grant Program with a new round of support and direct assistance for families. The initial round of assistance received over 80,000 applications and helped 2,000 households. This new infusion of funding will result in more than $25 million in […]
Governor Pritzker has extended the state eviction moratorium to August 22. The original moratorium began in March and was set to expire at the end of July. The extended moratorium comes along with new state grant initiatives. On August 10, the Emergency Rental Assistance program will open for applications. This program will provide $150 million […]