Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance Passes City Council
This blog was updated as of January 2021. First deemed illegal in 1957, the City of Chicago has reversed course – Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also referred to as Accessory […]
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Everything You Need to Jumpstart Your 2021 Goals
Start your new year off on a strong note by making the most of your CAR membership. We put together the tools, resources, upcoming events and more that are designed […]
New 2021 Residential Lease & Security Deposit Interest Rates Now Available
The 2021 Chicago Residential Lease is now available on our Forms & Contracts webpage. The 2021 version includes the 2021 Security Deposit Interest Rate Sheet published by the City of […]
New Member Benefit: Free Fair Housing Continuing Education Course
Chicago REALTORS® who renewed their membership for 2021 now have access to a free Fair Housing CE course as a member benefit! This opportunity will help reinforce the importance of […]
Proposed 2021 Real Estate License Act Changes
The Secretary of State has proposed new administrative rules to the Real Estate License Act, which can be read in full here. Here are the top proposed rules that you […]
Congress Approves New COVID-19 Relief Package Including Rental Assistance
On Sunday, December 20, Congress approved a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill. The agreement includes rental relief, additional funding for loans, simplified forgiveness for SBA loans and direct payments to […]
November 2020 Market Snapshot
MARKET SNAPSHOT — CITY OF CHICAGO *The City of Chicago Market Snapshot represents the residential real estate activity within the 77 officially defined Chicago community areas as provided by the […]
2021 Shared Cost Sidewalk Program Applications Open Jan. 11
The Shared Cost Sidewalk Program is a program that allows property owners to share the cost of sidewalk repair with the City. Thousands of Chicagoans have been a part of […]
Governor Pritzker Extends Eviction Moratorium Until January 9
Governor Pritzker announced on Friday, December 11 that the eviction moratorium would be extended another month until January 9, 2021. The modifications include specific language regarding a minimum of 5-day […]
AREAA of Greater Chicago Helping Feed Healthcare Workers
As COVID-19 numbers surge this holiday season, the Greater Chicago chapter of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) is supporting healthcare workers through its new Feed the Frontline […]
First Installment of 2021 Cook County Property Taxes Available Online
The first installment of Cook County’s 2021 property taxes are now available online for payment. The first installment of tax year 2020 is 55% of the previous year’s total tax […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Kimberly Offord, Professional Development Work Group Vice Chair
Get to know our members who share their expertise to help shape the future of our association and industry! We chatted with our 2020-2021 Professional Development Work Group Vice Chair […]