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2014 Sales Award Sponsorships

Celebrate our industry’s top producers and be part of the 2014 Sales Awards on Thursday, March 12 by showcasing your unique brand. See available opportunities below and contact Mary Beth Durkin […]

FAA Proposes Drone Rules

The National Association of REALTORS® continues to ask members to abstain from using drones until the Federal Aviation Administration makes its rules final. The FAA recently came out with proposed […]

Commercial Real Estate Tips and Resources

                    Commercial real estate professionals learned about EB-5 financing, a free data resource for REALTORS®, securing credit and more at the […]

Sentrilock Snow Closure

“SentriLock, LLC. will be closing tonight at 9:00 pm EST. The entire Greater Cincinnati area is experiencing very inclement weather. The area has been under a Winter Storm Warning all […]

Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios Talks Taxes

As the triennial assessments are poised to launch this month, Assessor Joseph Berrios spoke at the CommercialForum Networking Breakfast, held at Cliff Dwellers on February 10th, to discuss the impact […]

Tax Tips for Homeowners

Homeownership carries many tax benefits, so be sure you’re taking advantage of these strategies at tax time: Mortgage Interest Deduction Interest you pay on a mortgage of up to $1 […]

Illinois Tops LEED List for Green Building

Illinois leads the U.S. Green Building Council’s list of the Top 10 States for LEED, the world’s most recognized green building rating system. Illinois has a whopping 174 building certifications, […]

President-elect Wagner Awarded for Advocacy Work

    Chicago Association of REALTORS® President-elect Dan Wagner has been honored by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) for his advocacy work. During the Illinois Association Park Districts/Illinois […]

IDFPR Distributes Renewal Postcards

Managing broker renewal postcards will go out the week of Feb. 9 from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Postcards are white this year, and managing brokers […]

1.2M Cook County Homes Qualify for Down Payment Assistance

More than 68 million single-family and condo households would qualify for a down payment program available in the county where they are located, found a new study by Down Payment […]

REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo

Registration is open for the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. This annual event brings together NAR members to take an active role to advance the real estate industry, public […]