At Monday’s Illinois Association of REALTORS® Housing Leaders Conference in Springfield, a panel of housing regulators and officials discussed some of the issues facing the real estate market, but also pointed to state financing and consumer programs aimed at getting … Continue reading →

In a wide-ranging discussion that covered everything from rentals to distressed properties to the changing face of move-up buyers, a panel of four Illinois REALTORS® from different areas of the state shared some of the trends and issues they’re seeing … Continue reading →

If you are a real estate industry professional interested in helping struggling homeowners find solutions to foreclosure then you will want to register for Thursday’s U.S. Department of Treasury webinar, “Illinois: State and Federal Foreclosure Prevention Solutions.” The webinar, which … Continue reading →

Today a panel of four industry professionals will discuss the housing economy and environment within their core competency as part of the Illinois Housing Leaders Conference presented by the Illinois Association of REALTORS®. Grigory Pekarsky – Managing Broker/Partner, Vesta Preferred … Continue reading →

In one week the spotlight will be on open houses as REALTORS® from around the country hold the events as part of the National Association of REALTORS®’ annual effort. Why should buyers participate in Open House Weekend April 20-21? Reason … Continue reading →

Hispanics are making strong gains in homeownership and not only lead first-time homebuyer purchases, but are also forming households at the fastest rate, according to the 2012 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report released recently by the National Association of Hispanic … Continue reading →

Date:  April 12, 2013 Intro: 

The pair will address REALTORS® attending the second annual Illinois Housing Leaders Conference which focuses on challenges and opportunities in the Illinois housing market. The conference kicks off the association’s annual lobby day on Tuesday, April 16.

Media Advisory

Contact: Jon Broadbooks, IAR Director of Communications (217) 836-1958

Gov. Pat Quinn, Attorney General Lisa Madigan to address Illinois REALTORS®

What:  Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan 

Where:  Illinois Association of REALTORS® Housing Leaders Conference
Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams St. (Grand Ballroom)

read more

A number of tax-law changes could make 2013 a challenging year for commercial REALTORS® and others who are in upper-income tax brackets. “These are probably the most significant tax law changes in my career,” said Chris Bird, a former IRS … Continue reading →

After four consecutive quarters of rising foreclosure activity, Illinois saw a 2 percent drop in activity in the first quarter of 2013 compared to the fourth quarter of 2012 and was 5 percent lower than a year ago, RealtyTrac reports. … Continue reading →

Date:  April 10, 2013

The Illinois REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) provided both direct contributions and extra grassroots support, where we reached out to REALTORS® in April 9th Consolidated Election in Illinois for local candidates.

read more

Owning a home can pay off at tax time. HouseLogic explains many homeownership-related tax deductions, credits, and strategies to maximize your return. Here are a few  must-read articles to help you as you prepare your tax return. Your Top Home … Continue reading →

The CNN Money article, “Housing is back! Best moves for homebuyers,” covers what buyers need to know about today’s market and getting the home they want as prices rise and bidding wars re-emerge in some markets. Some strategies? Prices are … Continue reading →

Tuesday is Election Day in Illinois. Do your civic duty and vote for local candidates who support private property rights and understand the role real estate plays in a vibrant, recovering economy. Get out the Vote!

REALTORS®, plan on heading to the polls on Tuesday, April 9 for the Consolidated Election in Illinois and voting for local municipal candidates who support private property rights and the real estate industry. Watch a video highlighting the new tools … Continue reading →

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) recently reported to the Illinois Association of REALTORS® (IAR) that a real estate licensee received a phone call telling her that her license is inactive and needed to be reinstated. The … Continue reading →

Interested in learning more about international markets and real estate consumers? Join us for IAR’s 2013 Multicultural Summit on April 26 where the topic will be the unique markets of the Caribbean and South Africa. Register by April 18 and … Continue reading →

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has opened up the public its extensive database tracking consumer financial complaints on everything from student loan and credit card debt to mortgages. The Consumer Complaint Database, which updates daily, allows consumers to search for … Continue reading →

In a new video, Katie Trocoli and Joe Hardin talk about learning more about the fracking debate and the oil and gas industries as members of the new Illinois Association of REALTORS® Task Force on Hydraulic Fracturing and Horizontal Drilling. … Continue reading →

If the increased interest over the last few months are any indication, first-time homebuyers are getting back into the housing market and could be an important factor in the spring buying/selling season, according to a new Campbell/Inside Mortgage Finance HousingPulse … Continue reading →

The Wall Street Journal reports this morning on a new analysis from Coldwell Banker that finds luxury home sales in the Windy City — particularly those selling for more than $5 million — are seeing an uptick in activity. Though … Continue reading →