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The Department of Buildings announced Friday a new Easy Permit option for permits that do not require reviews (i.e. plumbing, ventilation, refrigeration or environmental). Effective today, May 16, 2016, Easy […]
AREAA announced a historic win to include distinct data on Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the US Census Bureau’s comprehensive quarterly reports on homeownership. Starting July 2016, the […]
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that an alternative to the paper license pocket card is now available for the majority of licensed professionals, including […]
Chicago Sister Cities International is committed to promoting Chicago as a global city, developing international partnerships and networks, and sharing best practices through citizen-to-citizen connections. With 28 cities in almost […]
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® supports the ability of those who are allowed to take advantage of hosting their condominium or apartment on Airbnb or a similar service to do […]
Forbes recently profiled the top 10 U.S. cities where investors say they will be property buyers in 2016, using figures based on Colliers International’s Global Investor Outlook 2016. Chicago ranked number […]
ILLINOIS REALTORS – COMMERCIAL STATE LEGISLATIVE REPORT – 2016 Spring Session of the Illinois General Assembly The following are bills that are presently being considered in the General Assembly. Property […]
What Is the Home Buyer Assistance Program? To help make homeownership possible for a broad range of working families, the Chicago Infrastructure Trust, chaired by Treasurer Kurt Summers, has partnered with the City […]
We Think You’re Pretty Sweet. As a thank you for being the cherry on top, let us bring you treats! Simply send us an email to membership@chicagorealtor.com letting us know in […]
On Tuesday, April 5th, 2016, MRED launched its new private listing network within ConnectMLS. Here are some key points and perspective on what it is and how to use it: MRED’s private listing […]
C.A.R.’s market snapshot helps prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry, while projecting confidence and consistency as a voice for Chicago REALTORS®. If you would like to […]
We are thrilled to share with you some exciting news: we are on the move! We have signed a lease at The REALTOR® Building at 430 N. Michigan, with a […]