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February 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 […]

Smart Home Technology | WBBM Real Estate Feature

Each month, we release a series of PSAs through WBBM Radio to help home buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions. Each feature includes specialty advice from real estate experts, […]

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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What You Need to Know

On Wednesday, March 18, Congress passed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This act provides support to American workers, families, and businesses by expanding family and sick leave, […]

IDFPR Extends Broker License Renewal Deadline to September 30

On Wednesday, March 18, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced the extension of renewal dates and continuing education (CE) deadlines from the original date of April […]

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COVID-19 Addendum to Purchase and Sale Contract Now Available

The COVID-19 Addendum to Purchase and Sale Contract can be used as an addendum to an existing contract should delays have occurred as a result of COVID-19. (i) The parties to each […]

Interest Rate Impact | WBBM Real Estate Feature

Each month, we release a series of PSAs through WBBM Radio to help home buyers and sellers make informed real estate decisions. Each feature includes specialty advice from real estate experts, voiced […]

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Shape your community’s future during the 2020 Census

The 2020 Census questionnaire is now available for everyone in the U.S. and five territories to complete! By taking a few minutes out of your day to complete the form […]

Reducing Food Waste

The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that between 30 and 40% of food produced in the U.S. is thrown away. In 2016, the USDA and EPA set a goal of […]

COVID-19 Information & Resources

Your health and safety are of the utmost importance to us. We are closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19 (known as the coronavirus) and its impact on our community. As […]

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Chicago REALTORS® Meet with Representatives from the ARO Task Force

On Monday, March 9, a focus group made up of Chicago REALTORS® met with representatives from the City of Chicago’s Affordable Requirement Ordinance (ARO) Task Force to provide feedback and […]

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March 2020 Advocacy Update

Affordable Requirements Ordinance Update The City has commissioned an Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO) Task Force, to recommend changes and updates to the current ARO. Their recommendations, due by June, are […]

YPN Breakfast: February 2020 Top Producer Panel

On February 26, 2020, we hosted our monthly YPN breakfast where we devoured tons of advice from a panel of Chicago top producers. You can check out photos from the […]