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 […]
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 […]
Spring 2022: Government Affairs Update
REALTORS® CALL ON DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT FOR REFORMS Currently, the City of Chicago’s INVEST South/West program gathers resources to inspire growth by transforming underserved commercial corridors and attracting more […]
Update on the Call for Action on House Bill 2775
On Thursday, February 24, REALTORS® were asked to take action against HB2775 to avoid source of income mandates for all rental housing providers. After months of negations, language has been […]
Watch Director Lutalo McGee Discuss Appraisal Bias During Chicago Urban League Panel
Last Thursday, CAR Director and chair of the Illinois REALTORS® Discriminatory Appraisal Task Force Lutalo McGee, Ani Real Estate, took part in a panel with the Chicago Urban League to discuss […]
Keep Up-To-Date on State and National Advocacy with REALTOR® Party Mobile Alerts
One of the best ways to ensure our voices, the voice of the industry and the voice of your clients is heard is through advocacy. And there are times when […]