Summer 2020: President’s Perspective
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 […]
Chicago REALTORS® Blog & News
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Summer 2020: From the CEO
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 […]
No Late Penalty on Property Tax Payments Through October 1
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 […]
New Guest Restrictions for Chicago Apartment Residents
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 […]
What You Need to Know about the Proposed First Time Homebuyer Pandemic Savings Act
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 Announces More Funding for the Housing Assistance Grants; Online Housing Assistance Portal
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 […]
State Extends Eviction Moratorium Until August 22; Rent & Mortgage Assistance Available
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 […]
Two CommercialForum Members Make Globe St.’s 2020 Women of Influence List
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 […]
How To Use the Cook County Treasurer’s Virtual Tools & Website
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. […]
June 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 […]
Advocacy Update: The Latest from City Council
This has been an active month for real estate advocacy in Chicago. Keep reading to get the highlights on how your GADs are working with your best interest in mind. […]
CAR To Hold Special Election for 2020-2021 Treasurer
CAR is hosting a special election for the 2020-2021 Treasurer position following the hiring of REALTOR® Dave Naso to fill the position of Vice President of Membership and Professional Standards […]