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On Wednesday, June 24, 2020, we hosted our monthly YPN breakfast virtually through Zoom. While our get-togethers at Manny’s Deli are on hold, we couldn’t wait to devour advice from local industry experts. You can stay up-to-date on the next YPN virtual events by following the YPN Facebook page! WATCH THE ZOOM WEBINAR RECORDINg. READ […]
CAR Past President Dan Wagner, the Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., has been named secretary of the board of trustees of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. In his role as an executive committee member, he will assist the Chamber with compliance and play an active role in the Chamber’s decision-making process. “I am […]
Governor Pritzker announced a new state initiative to help communities and businesses affected by COVID-19 and recent protests. New state budget funds and funds from the CARES Act make up the $900 million grant. Priority will be given to those hit hardest by the events of the last few months. The grant money will be […]
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity will be providing $600 million for 3,500 businesses that were interrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic through the Illinois Business Interruption Grant. This includes bars, restaurants, barbershops, salons, fitness centers or any businesses that experienced damage from civil unrest. Applications will be accepted beginning on Friday, June […]
The official 2020 – 2021 election ballot for CAR officers and directors has been announced. Newly elected officers and directors will be installed later this year. UPDATE 9/1/2020: CAR hosted a special election for the 2020-2021 Treasurer position following the hiring of REALTOR® Dave Naso to fill the position of Vice President of Membership and Professional Standards […]
June is Pride Month! We work to support the LGBT community in real estate, to fight discrimination and encourage equal and Fair Housing to everyone. At CAR, we have many industry partners, one of which is the National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals (NAGLREP). Not only does NAGLREP provide industry information on […]
Starting Wednesday, June 17, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and U.S. Treasury Department will begin offering automatic forgiveness for certain independent contractors and create a broader application form for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The updated forms clarify that the “owner compensation” amount automatically forgiven for borrowers who use a 24-week covered period, as opposed […]
The Ordinance On Monday, June 15, Mayor Lightfoot introduced the COVID-19 Eviction Protection Ordinance, which provides tenant protection and seeks to minimize COVID-19 related evictions. This legislation requires landlords filing evictions in the 60 days following the reopening of eviction court due to nonpayment of rent to follow a seven-day “cooling-off” period, in addition to […]
We are thrilled to announce our newest Member Perk: FOREWARN, a complimentary, proactive safety and lead intelligence service for all Chicago REALTORS®! Quickly becoming the industry standard for safety and prospect intelligence, FOREWARN is a revolutionary application that allows agents to have instant due diligence on prospects. In seconds, with as little information as a […]
Illinois passed a new law last week that increases the time to pay delinquent property taxes from nine months to 13 months. According to Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, who helped draft the legislation, this will allow more room for homeowners and business people who are struggling to pay. This increase gives individuals more time […]
Recently, Marki Lemons Ryhal hosted a Now You Are Essential webinar where she shared tools and tips to use as an essential worker to continue practicing safe procedures during this time. What tools does Marki believe are important to utilize right now? Cloud CMA This third-party tool is a part of your local MLS, meaning […]
As we enter Phase 3 of the Governor’s restoration plan, we want to ensure you have all the tools you need to make your office reopening and continuing open houses as smooth of a transition as possible. We have compiled the following resources to make sure you are in compliance every step of the way. […]