Treasurer Pappas Increases Time to Pay Delinquent Property Taxes
Illinois passed a new law last week that increases the time to pay delinquent property taxes from nine months to 13 months. According to Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, who […]
Cook County Assessor’s Office Announces Market Valuation Adjustments
On May 28, the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) released specifics on how property valuations would change for the South and West suburbs from the impact of COVID-19. While the […]
Cook County Extends Property Tax Payment Deadline
On Thursday, May 21 Cook County extended the deadline for property tax payments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension offered by the County is among the efforts to […]
Our Stance on the Proposed Relocation Assistance Ordinance
The Proposed Ordinance On Wednesday, May 20 Mayor Lightfoot introduced an ordinance affecting non-renewals of existing leases and termination of month-to-month leases. The proposal would require landlords to: give a […]
Cook County Assessor Changes in Response to COVID-19
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announced changes to property tax valuations based on the impact of COVID-19. While the announcement comes at a time when property owners are worried about […]
REALTORS® Can Now File Unemployment Through IDES
Illinois REALTORS® have released guidance on filing for unemployment in Illinois. Here’s what you need to know. April 22, 2020: Illinois REALTORS® is fielding many questions about completing the online […]
Join Us For Our New Virtual Event Series!
Social distancing and self-isolation may have left you with more time on your hands than usual, and we want to make sure to provide you with as many tools as […]
COVID-19 Advocacy Update
Updated: April 14, 2020 The Chicago Association of REALTORS® is working on your behalf to ensure your interests are represented at each level of government during the COVID-19 crisis. Things […]
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What You Need to Know
On Wednesday, March 18, Congress passed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This act provides support to American workers, families, and businesses by expanding family and sick leave, […]
Shape your community’s future during the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census questionnaire is now available for everyone in the U.S. and five territories to complete! By taking a few minutes out of your day to complete the form […]
Commercial REALTORS®: Be on the Lookout for Letters from Assessor Kaegi
You or your clients may have received a letter from Assessor Fritz Kaegi’s office regarding information about the Real Property Income and Expense (RPIE) online tool. The letter is seeking […]
2020 FHA Loan Limits Now Available
The FHA released its loan limits for 2020 on December 3, 2019, with just about every county seeing an increase in the highest and lowest-cost loan limits. Loan limits are […]