Share Your Property Tax Reassessment Experience
Did you or one of your clients appeal your Chicago property taxes in 2021? We’d like to know your thoughts on the experience. Did you experience challenges or notice areas […]
Your Winter Government Affairs Update
2022 CHICAGO BUDGET: REAL ESTATE HIGHLIGHTS & CONCERNS Mayor Lori Lightfoot presented her budget to City Council on September 20, 2021. The proposal contains $635 million to maintain and expand […]
New City of Chicago Laws for 2022
The new year brings fresh rules into effect for Chicago residents and businesses, including measures designed to help the city’s most vulnerable residents while simultaneously making life easier for entrepreneurs. […]
Chicago Department of Housing Announces Second Round of Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funding & Applications
Applications for the second round of Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funding will open on Monday, December 6. This funding will provide rental assistance for tenants and landlords financially impacted during […]
Coffee With Your GADs October 2021 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 […]
Autumn 2021: Government Affairs Update
ALL EYES ON BUDGETS FOLLOWING SUMMER RECESS Most government bodies took a recess in August, including Chicago’s City Council and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, with plans to reconvene […]
Coffee With Your GADs September 2021 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 […]
REALTORS® Speak Out Against Just Cause Eviction Ordinance
We voice our adamant opposition to the proposed Just Cause Eviction Ordinance. Not only is the ordinance an outright violation of private property rights, wherein you no longer have a […]
Call for Action: Tell Your Alderperson Fairness is Needed in the RLTO
For years, the Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (RLTO) has put landlords and housing providers at a disadvantage. Alderman Brian Hopkins is sponsoring O2021-1911, which amends the current, outdated RLTO adopted in […]
Coffee With Your GADs July 2021 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 […]
Summer 2021 Government Affairs Update
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS ORDINANCE NOW LIVE The Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance went live on May 1. The ADU implementation initially has five pilot zones, but this number is expected […]
Coffee With Your GADs June 2021 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 […]