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Chicago REALTORS® testify on potential impacts of ‘Just Housing Ordinance’ rules

Chicago REALTORS® testify on potential impacts of ‘Just Housing Ordinance’ rules Staff | October 29, 2019 Advocacy/Government Affairs Last Wednesday,

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Take Action: Tell Congress to Reauthorize the NFIP

Take Action: Tell Congress to Reauthorize the NFIP Staff | July 2, 2018 Advocacy/Government Affairs A Call for Action is

City of Chicago Updates Electrical Code, Aligns with 2017 National Electrical Code

On September 6th, Chicago’s City Council voted to adopt a major update to the Chicago Electrical Code, not only aligning with the 2017 National Code, but also becoming one of […]

Legislative Update: Spring 2017

One of the essential parts of your REALTOR® dues is advocacy that works. This government affairs update will help you understand a few of the major legislative matters your REALTOR® […]

Legislative Update: Spring 2016

View this video for an overview of legislative items that we are working on, on your behalf:   Topics covered include: Professional Services Parking Permit The Cloud Tax Affordable Building Code Residential […]

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine is the only glossy, 4-color publication that covers the entire residential real estate market in Chicagoland.

City Hall Day Recap

On Thursday, September 24, C.A.R. held a City Hall Day, with REALTORS® on-hand, to support the following initiatives. We will keep you informed as to any updates or developments. Introduction of […]

Property Tax Assessment Appeals

Property tax assessments have been going out since the beginning of the year, and owners have just 30 days to appeal these notices. We’re seeing a dangerously high increase in […]

Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance

Update – April 2016   From August 2015: We want to provide judges in Chicago judicial discretion to decide the penalty if a landlord violates the Chicago residential landlord ordinance, […]

2015 Election Results – Your RPAC Dollars at Work!

Election Results 43 races received RPAC funding in the April elections $300,000 spent 97% success in the primary 75% success in the run-off Why RPAC? Consider RPAC your best investment […]

Legislative Update- August 2015

View this video for an overview of legislative items that we are working for on your behalf. Topics covered include: Personal Property Lease Transaction Tax (“Cloud Tax”) Chicago Residential Landlord […]

City Releases New ARO Map & Rules

Update – April 2016     From August, 2015: The City of Chicago releases the new map and rules for implementation of the Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO). The City of […]