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

A Look At the Year Ahead with Public Policy Coordinating Committee Chair Staci Slattery 895457 | January 18, 2024 In

Real Estate Transfer Tax Resolution Introduced in City Council

Real Estate Transfer Tax Resolution Introduced in City Council 895457 | September 29, 2023 Yesterday, a proposed resolution to the

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, […]

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Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine is the only glossy, 4-color publication that covers the entire residential real estate market in Chicagoland.

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 […]

Coffee With Your GADs July 2022 Recap

Each month, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® hosts Coffee With Your GADs to keep you updated on what is happening in the government that affects your business. Watch the playback from our […]

City Council Passes Heating & Cooling Ordinance

At the end of June, City Council passed the Heating & Cooling Ordinance following the death of multiple women in a senior home in the city. Prior to this ordinance, […]

Summer 2022: Government Affairs Update

TRANSFER TAXES BACK IN THE NEWS The Real Estate Transfer Tax is imposed when titled real estate property is transferred within the city of Chicago. This spring, the Bring Chicago […]