Real Estate Transfer Tax Resolution Introduced in City Council

Real Estate Transfer Tax Resolution Introduced in City Council Yesterday, a proposed resolution to the real estate transfer tax was

New Property Tax Reform Law Decreases Interest on Late Taxes

New Property Tax Reform Law Decreases Interest on Late Taxes Cory | August 22, 2023 Advocacy/Government Affairs On Friday, Illinois

2023 Mayoral Run-Off: What to Know, How to Cast Your Vote & More!

On April 4, the run-off election for the Chicago mayor and 14 aldermanic races will take place. We’ve put together a guide for what you should know on the two […]

What We Learned at Our 2023 Mayoral Candidate Forum

Earlier this January, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® and Illinois REALTORS® invited each candidate to complete a questionnaire to better understand their positions on the following real estate hot topics: […]

Seeking Speaker Nominations & Proposals for Our Chicago REALTORS® 360° Summit

Call For Speakers We’re looking for dynamic speakers for our 2nd annual 360° Summit: Leading with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion event on June 22, 2023! What Will You Gain? You’ll […]

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

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

Tell Your Alderperson to Stop Automatic Property Tax Increases

Currently, property taxes in the city of Chicago are tied to inflation rates, which means you’ve likely seen an increase in your taxes in your most recent bill. By supporting […]

Chicago REALTORS® Talked Real Estate with 1st Congressional District Candidate Jonathan Jackson

On Monday, October 31, Illinois REALTORS® hosted a discussion with 1st Congressional District Candidate Jonathan Jackson at his campaign offices in Chatham. Chicago REALTORS® came out in full force. During […]

Autumn 2022: Government Affairs Update

Looking Forward to Budgeting Season & the Primary Election The City of Chicago is about to embark upon budget season. While the budget is presented and debated, ordinance discussions and […]

Coffee With Your GADs July 2022 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 […]

City Council Passes Heating & Cooling Ordinance

At the end of June, City Council passed the Heating & Cooling Ordinance following the death of multiple women in a senior home in the city. Prior to this ordinance, […]

Summer 2022: Government Affairs Update

TRANSFER TAXES BACK IN THE NEWS The Real Estate Transfer Tax is imposed when titled real estate property is transferred within the city of Chicago. This spring, the Bring Chicago […]