February 2019 Advocacy Update
We hold our monthly “Coffee with Your GADs” chat the first Tuesday of each month. This is your opportunity as a member to join our Government Affairs Directors for an […]
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December 2018 Coffee with Your GADs Advocacy Update
On Tuesday, December 4th, we held our monthly “Coffee with Your GADs” chat, where members join our Government Affairs Directors for an informal discussion about policy and politics impacting the […]
November 2018 Coffee with Your GAD Advocacy Update
On Election Day, we held our monthly “Coffee with Your GADs” chat, where members join our Government Affairs Directors for an informal discussion about policy and politics impacting the real […]
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 […]
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 […]