IRS: Interest on Home Equity Loans Often Still Deductible Under New Tax Laws

The IRS last week clarified that, in many cases, taxpayers may continue to deduct interest paid on home equity loans, home equity lines of credit (HELOC) or second mortgages, regardless […]

Chase to Help Local Homebuyers with Closing and Down Payment Costs

If your clients are looking to purchase a home in a low-to-moderate income (LMI) community, Chase could help with closing costs and down payment assistance. Chase Home Lending is offering […]

YPN Breakfast Panel: Top Producers Share Ways You Can Improve Your Business

Listen to the recording:  YPN breakfasts are back! We kicked off the 2018 breakfast series at Manny’s with a panel of Top Producers. Tommy Choi, Keller Williams Chicago-Lincoln Park, […]

2018 Chicago Residential Lease – Recycling Disclosure Update

In the 2018 Chicago Residential Lease, page 2 alludes to a Recycling Disclosure that is required for buildings with 5 or more units. This has caused some confusion. The City of Chicago […]

2017 Annual Report

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Mandatory Ethics Training Deadline: Dec. 31, 2018

All REALTOR® members are required to complete 2.5 hours of Code of Ethics training per two-year cycle. The current training cycle is January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018 Failure to comply […]

What You Need to Know about the New IDFPR Rules

IDFPR is in the process of rolling out some changes to education and licensing for real estate professionals. Many of these changes have an extended implementation timeline. The biggest change, […]

Chicago Association of REALTORS® Announces Michelle Mills Clement, CAE, as New CEO

Mills Clement will assume role from Ginger Downs in April CHICAGO, Ill. (Jan. 8, 2018) – The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (CAR) announced today the hiring of Michelle Mills Clement, MNM, CAE, […]

2018 Broker CE Schedule

Continuing Education (Licensed Prior to 2/1/16) If you were licensed prior to February 1, 2016 you will need to complete the requirements below by April 30, 2018: 3 Hours Core […]

Urgent: Take Action on Tax Reform

NAR just issued a second Call for Action on tax reform as U.S. Senate and House negotiators are working to reconcile differing versions of tax bills which could hurt many Chicago property […]

Take Action Today on Tax Reform

    A Call for Action is underway, with critical impact on homeownership in Chicago and across the country. Take one minute today to ask your federal legislators to protect […]

Community Garden Resources

We are extremely excited to be partnering with the Peterson Garden Project to create the C.A.R. 2018 Bicentennial Garden at Global Garden! We are developing this community garden in honor […]