New Online Pre-Licensing Program!
We are Excited to Announce our ALL NEW Online Pre-licensing Program offered by REALTORS® Real Estate School! REALTORS® Real Estate School pre-licensing students can now enjoy the robust format of a […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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H.R. 2600: Good News For Condo Developers
H.R. 2600, which made several important changes to the Interstate Land Sales and Full Disclosure Act (ILSA), will go into effect on March 25, 2015, 180 days after its signing by […]
30 Under 30 Deadline Thursday (1/15)
If you’re a Chicago REALTOR® under 30 who’s raising the bar in real estate today, apply to be recognized as one of NAR’s elite class of young professionals. We want to […]
MRED Announces New CEO
Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) has announced its new president and chief executive officer (CEO). Rebecca Jensen has worked in the MLS industry since 1998, serving as […]
Aldermanic Acknowledgement Letter for Building Permit Applications
The Municipal Code of Chicago allows a 10 day window for the local Alderman to review building permit applications (with the exception of residential garage permit applications or repair permit […]
January 2015 Speaking Points
C.A.R. speaking points help prepare you to answer questions about Chicago’s real estate industry and project confidence and consistency as a voice for Chicago REALTORS®. If you would like to […]
January: National Radon Action Month
It’s impossible to see, smell or taste radon. But this gas is a home’s biggest danger. Radon […]
President Signs TRIA Extension
In a legislative win for commercial real estate, President Obama on Monday (Jan. 12) signed into law a six-year extension of the federal terrorism insurance program. Both the U.S. House […]
2015 Good Neighbor Awards: Call for Nominations
Do you know of a rehabilitation or new development project that helped transform a neighborhood? Nominations are now being accepted for the 2015 Good Neighbor Awards. Get your nominations in […]
FAA Permits Ariz. Agent to Use Drone
For the first time, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cleared a real estate agent to use drone technology to photograph properties. FAA officials on Tuesday (Jan. 6) granted an […]
New 2015 Lease
The Chicago residential lease has been updated for 2015 with the new security deposit interest rates. Ensure you are using the new lease available here. You will find an editable […]
Property Disclosure Changes
Are you aware of new changes to the Illinois Residential Real Property Disclosure Act? An important change took effect on Jan. 1. A state Appellate Court decision found an existing […]