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 […]
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Illinois Housing Development Authority Offering Funds For Mortgage Assistance
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) received $250 million of federal funds to help homeowners who are still behind on their mortgage because of the COVID-19 pandemic. An estimated 12,000 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Your Questions, Answered: What You Need to Know About Zoning & ADUs
As of May 2021, the City of Chicago began issuing permits for Accessory/Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs), reversing a 1957 law that previously deemed them illegal. What does this mean for […]
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. […]
Director of Government Affairs Kristopher J. Anderson Awarded NAHREP’s Industry Affiliate of the Year
On December 9, the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) Chicago hosted the organization’s annual chapter installation at Untitled Supper Club. During the event, our Director of Government […]
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 […]