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A simple Google search of “retirement statistics” can provide some daunting numbers. The information is vast, wide ranging and can vary from publication to publication. Different experts will give different […]
The National Association of REALTORS® national advertising campaign ensures the REALTOR® brand stays front and center in the mind of homebuyers and sellers as the experts in their field. For […]
WHY THE CENSUS MATTERS As REALTORS®, you are an expert on your community and a protector of its wellbeing, which is why it is so important to ensure your clients […]
Every April, we commemorate Fair Housing Month to reaffirm our commitment to fair and equal treatment for everyone. As important as it is to take the time to look at […]
The real estate industry has very real, real-time issues with race. On the consumer side, we see it in continued fair housing violations. I’ve been a victim — me, the […]
Although the deadline for paying property taxes is August 3, Treasurer Pappas has announced that there will be no late fees or penalties to property owners who pay the second […]
The city of Chicago has placed a six guest per unit restriction on all residential apartments in the city. This restriction was reinstated on Friday, July 24, as part of […]
NAR and REALTORS® are supporting New York Congressman Maloney’s First Time Homebuyer Pandemic Savings Act. The legislation would let first–time buyers withdraw funds from their retirement accounts as coronavirus-related distributions […]
Mayor Lightfoot announced that, starting today, the city of Chicago will be expanding the Housing Assistance Grant Program with a new round of support and direct assistance for families. The […]
Governor Pritzker has extended the state eviction moratorium to August 22. The original moratorium began in March and was set to expire at the end of July. The extended moratorium […]
Congratulations to CommercialForum members Collete English Dixon, Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate, and Amy J. Hall, Canton Commercial Real Estate Group, for making the Globe St. 2020 Women of […]
Cook County Treasurer Pappas is encouraging property owners cut out the trip downtown, stay at home and utilize their webpage for any service they would have typically done in person. […]