Past, Present & Future: Reflecting on 50 Years of the Fair Housing Act [Videos]
Thank you to those who joined us last week for Past, Present & Future: Reflecting on 50 Years of the Fair Housing Act. You may view all the footage and […]
How to Report a Fair Housing Violation
If you believe you or your client has been a victim of a Fair Housing violation, we encourage you to report the violation to both the Chicago Association of REALTORS® […]
Government Affairs Update
Advocacy that works – it’s our creedo. We put together some updates of the year so far, as well as what’s to come. As always, we invite you to join […]
What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Chicago Rent Control Hearing
A Senate Special Committee on Housing hearing on rent control is scheduled for this Thursday, September 27, at 9:00 AM in Room C600 at the Michael A. Bilandic Building – […]
IDFPR Introduces Online Portal
The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) just made it a bit easier to file an application or renew your license. IDFPR’s new online services portal now allows […]
REALTORS® Win Big on IRS Business Income Deduction
Earlier this month, the IRS released proposed regulations reflecting the reforms made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. These guidelines work to clarify which groups of workers […]
$19.5 Million to Be Refunded By Cook County Treasurer’s Office
You or your client could be one of about 53,000 homeowners in Cook County projected to receive a refund due to property tax cuts. The Cook County Treasurer’s Office is […]
Down Payment Assistance Program NeighborhoodLIFT Comes to Chicago August 24 & 25
A national down payment assistance program from Wells Fargo, NeighborWorks America and Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS) is coming to Chicago-Cook County for two days only: Friday, August 24 […]
Help Your Clients to Claim $94 Million in Refunds for Cook County Property Tax Overpayments
There’s $94 million in Cook County property tax overpayments waiting to be claimed. A new website makes claiming the money much easier on your clients when they go to pay […]
How to Pay Property Taxes Online
Ahead of the August 1st deadline, remind your clients to act now to pay the second installment of their Cook County property taxes. Making a payment is easier than ever. […]
Legislative Update for Summer 2018
It’s been a busy 2018, and it’s only going to get more interesting from here as we gear up for election season. Some quick briefs: Illinois Rent Control On Hold […]
Take Action: Tell Congress to Reauthorize the NFIP
A Call for Action is underway, with critical impact on homeownership in Chicago and across the country. Take one minute right now to tell your legislators to reauthorize the National […]