Input Needed: Chicago Housing & Economic Development Bond Program

Input Needed: Chicago Housing & Economic Development Bond Program Staff | March 29, 2024 Chicago Housing and Economic Development Bond

Real Estate Transfer Tax Increase Likely Defeated

Real Estate Transfer Tax Increase Likely Defeated Staff | March 20, 2024 While we still need to wait to see

Judge Rules Against Proposed Transfer Tax Increase Referendum Language

On Friday, February 23, a Circuit Court judge ruled in favor of a lawsuit that requested the Bring Chicago Home transfer tax increase question to be removed from the primary […]

A Look At the Year Ahead with Public Policy Coordinating Committee Chair Staci Slattery

In November, we caught up with the Public Policy Coordinating Committee Chair Staci Slattery, North Clybourn Group, Inc., to discuss what we can expect in the year ahead in government […]

Real Estate Transfer Tax Resolution Introduced in City Council

Yesterday, a proposed resolution to the real estate transfer tax was introduced to City Council that would raise the real estate transfer tax on properties over $1 million. In October, […]

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Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

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Coffee With Your G.A.D.

Location Virtual Event Cost Members: Complimentary You’re invited to Coffee with Your GAD, an informal meeting to discuss legislative issues affecting the Chicago real estate market! This month, Alderman Gil […]

What You Shared During the 2023 Listening Tours

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Listening Tours throughout the city and suburbs! Your time and input help make our association thrive. Hearing your thoughts on new […]

Winter 2023: Government Affairs Update

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE 2023 BUDGETS The city of Chicago reviewed a $16.4 billion budget. The budget did not include a property tax increase, although it was considered. Overall, […]

What We Learned at Our 2023 Mayoral Candidate Forum

Earlier this January, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® and Illinois REALTORS® invited each candidate to complete a questionnaire to better understand their positions on the following real estate hot topics: […]

Tell Your Alderperson to Stop Automatic Property Tax Increases

Currently, property taxes in the city of Chicago are tied to inflation rates, which means you’ve likely seen an increase in your taxes in your most recent bill. By supporting […]

REALTORS® Stop Proposal for Transfer Tax Increase in City Council

Over the last few months, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Government Affairs team has been working to educate City Council members about the negative ramifications of an increase in the […]