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Dr. Lawrence Yun, the chief economist and senior vice president of research for the National Association of REALTORS®, oversees research including NAR’s Existing Home Sales statistics, Affordability Index, and Home […]
Rebecca Thomson, who served as our panel moderator, is the Regional Vice President of Coldwell Banker Residential. She is a nationally sought-after speaker and strategist who serves on the Executive […]
George Ratiu is the senior economist with realtor.com®, where he delivers information and insights to consumers and REALTORS®. George explores trends in global economies, real estate markets, technology, consumer demographics […]
Brandon Svec is the market economist with CoStar Group. Brandon, an expert in commercial real estate, leads the firm’s research and analysis on the Chicago and Milwaukee multifamily, office logistics […]
On Thursday, January 9, CAR members gathered at the Swissotel Chicago to hear from three leading real estate economists on what they can expect from 2020. Dr. Lawrence Yun of […]
Illinois REALTORS® has made available the following FAQs regarding the Just Housing Amendment. When processing applications for rental housing, what are new and/or different requirements? Housing providers cannot include a […]
The FHA released its loan limits for 2020 on December 3, 2019, with just about every county seeing an increase in the highest and lowest-cost loan limits. Loan limits are […]
JUST HOUSING AMENDMENT UPDATE The new rules for the Just Housing Amendment have taken effect, although enforcement begins January 31. This amendment expands the Human Rights section of Cook County […]
The Chicago residential lease has been updated for 2020 with the new security deposit interest rates. Ensure you are using the new lease, which is editable, available here. Review the […]
New year, new decade, new laws – be sure you’re in compliance! Here’s what will impact your business starting Jan. 1, 2020: Learn more about the new laws in Illinois […]
As of January 1, 2020, recreational consumption, possession, and sales of cannabis products are legal in Illinois for people over the age of 21. Illinois is the 11th state in […]
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® honors the outstanding listing and selling accomplishments of our members with its annual Sales Awards Recognition. This recognition gives CAR members the opportunity to celebrate success […]