Summer 2021 Government Affairs Update
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS ORDINANCE NOW LIVE The Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance went live on May 1. The ADU implementation initially has five pilot zones, but this number is expected […]
Spring 2021: President’s Perspective
When I began my real estate career, I quickly realized the importance advocacy plays in our industry — and it’s now one of the things I’m most passionate about. In […]
Past President Matt Silver Named Illinois REALTORS® 2022 Treasurer-Elect
CAR Past President Matt Silver of Corcoran Urban Real Estate has been named the 2022 Treasurer-Elect of Illinois REALTORS®. Matt was named 2018 CAR REALTOR® of the Year and received […]
Cook County’s Board Passes Residential Tenant and Landlord Ordinance
On Thursday, January 28, the Cook County Board passed the Residential Tenant and Landlord Ordinance (RTLO). The Chicago Association of REALTORS® and Illinois REALTORS® worked with the Zoning and Board […]
Register for Illinois REALTORS® Winter Meetings
Illinois REALTORS® Winter Meetings (formerly Public Policy Meetings) is moving online. If 2020 is any indication, the Winter Meetings will help you prepare for a successful 2021! From business outlook […]
Proposed 2021 Real Estate License Act Changes
The Secretary of State has proposed new administrative rules to the Real Estate License Act, which can be read in full here. Here are the top proposed rules that you […]
Illinois REALTORS® Launches Diversity Initiative
The Illinois REALTORS® have launched a new Diversity Initiative, including their new Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit. The initiative was created to reaffirm the organization’s longtime commitment to diversity in the […]
Congratulations to our members serving on 2021 IR committees!
We would like to congratulate our members who have been appointed to IR committees for 2021. Congratulations, and thank you for serving our industry!
Chicago REALTORS® testify on potential impacts of ‘Just Housing Ordinance’ rules
Last Wednesday, October 23, three Chicago REALTORS® testified to the Cook County Board of Commissioners (CCB), advocating to preserve private property rights. CAR past president and current Illinois REALTORS® Treasurer […]
Real Estate License Act Signed into Law
The Real Estate License Act has been signed into law. Some provisions pertaining to education must go through a rule-making process that can take months. The signing marks the end […]