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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) urges housing providers to exercise caution when implementing criminal history policies or practices used to make housing decisions. This guidance follows the […]
You may have heard last week an ordinance went before a City Council Committee regarding Airbnb and shared housing services. C.A.R. Senior Director of Government Affairs Brian Bernardoni testified as a representative […]
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® supports the ability of those who are allowed to take advantage of hosting their condominium or apartment on Airbnb or a similar service to do […]
C.A.R. President Dan Wagner was featured on an Institute of Real Estate Management panel Tuesday in Washington, D.C., where he spoke about the necessity of the 1031 Like-Kind Exchange. Current […]
The Chicago Association of REALTORS® fully supports the practice of equal opportunity in Fair Housing. For questions on Fair Housing or Professional Standards, please contact our Professional Standards Team at […]
View this video for an overview of legislative items that we are working on, on your behalf: Topics covered include: Professional Services Parking Permit The Cloud Tax Affordable Building Code Residential […]
What are Government Affairs Forums? Forums are your opportunity to: Learn about the issues that impact the real estate industry. Stay up to date on the advocacy efforts that C.A.R. […]
It’s an election year and we want to ensure you have the tools you need to make an informed decision when you’re at the polls! Let’s get out the REALTOR® […]
On Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced an initiative to further drive neighborhood development. The proposal seeks to reform an existing ordinance to allow developers to obtain additional square […]
We’re pleased to announce that coordinated efforts between the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, our fellow local REALTOR® Associations, IAR and MRED were successful in attaining a positive Private Letter […]
Property and recording fraud is one of the fastest-growing white collar crimes, and is a growing threat to REALTOR® clients. In response, Cook County Recorder of Deeds Karen A. Yarbrough has […]
On Wednesday, November 18th, the Local RPAC Committee met in the C.A.R. Board Room for a phone-a-thon, led by Chair Kevin Van Eck, @properties, and Vice Chair Nicholas Apostal, Coldwell Banker. The […]