Illinois bill seeks to make Clear Cooperation into law
If passed, HB 3452 would require brokerages to market properties for sale on public platforms within 1 day of entering into an agreement with a seller, unless the seller signed an opt-out form
In ‘shocker’ of a vote, Chicago transfer tax hike headed for defeat
The key policy item for first-term Mayor Brandon Johnson would have raised an estimated $100M through a tax hike on real estate sales
by Taylor Anderson Mar 20
Appeals court rules Chicago transfer tax hike can move ahead
Voters are set to decide on March 19 whether they want to quadruple the tax buyers pay on real estate purchases above $1.5M. Realtors say it amounts to a secret tax and rent hike
by Taylor Anderson Mar 6
Illinois Realtors raises $1M war chest to fight Chicago tax hike
Chicago voters are set to decide whether to quadruple the tax buyers pay on residential and commercial properties in the city. Illinois Realtors plans to lead the fight
by Taylor Anderson Jan 31
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