Information every Illinois property owner should know
Find resources and information on policies and issues that affect Illinois residents.
Home Rule
A community’s vote for Home Rule allows elected officials to raise property taxes without having to first ask voters for direct permission.
Rent Control
Rent control backers would argue the policy would lower housing costs. The research shows exactly the opposite happens.
Transfer Taxes
Some municipalities impose a tax on buyers and sellers of real estate. These taxes can destroy equity and make housing unaffordable.
Point of Sale Inspections
In many Illinois communities, the seller of an owner-occupied home is required to arrange for a pre-sale inspection. This can delay or kill a home sale.
Information every Illinois property owner should know
Home Rule
A community’s vote for Home Rule allows elected officials to raise property taxes without having to first ask voters for direct permission.
Rent Control
Rent control backers would argue the policy would lower housing costs. The research shows exactly the opposite happens.
Transfer Taxes
Some municipalities impose a tax on buyers and sellers of real estate. These taxes can destroy equity and make housing unaffordable.
Point of Sale Inspections
In many Illinois communities, the seller of an owner-occupied home is required to arrange for a pre-sale inspection. This can delay or kill a home sale.
Protect Your Credit
Download, customize and share this guide explains the provisions implemented by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to protect consumers’ credit scores.
The guide outlines consumers’ rights under the CARES Act, explains how to obtain a free credit report, and offers guidance on how to dispute inaccurate credit information.
Protect Your Investment
Download, customize and share this guide to help your at-risk homeowners struggling to meet loan obligations.
The brochure provides payment options to discuss with lenders, tips for avoiding scams, and encourages working with trusted professionals like REALTORS® and HUD-approved agencies.
Property ownership resources
How’s the housing market doing?
Illinois REALTORS® issues monthly housing market statistics reflecting median price and number of homes sold by Illinois, Chicagoland PMSA and county data.
Have a real estate dispute?
Illinois REALTORS®, can help! The association can answer basic questions and work to resolve transaction issues involving it’s members through the Ombudsman program.
Property ownership resources
How’s the housing market doing?
Illinois REALTORS® issues monthly housing market statistics reflecting median price and number of homes sold by Illinois, Chicagoland PMSA and county data.
Have a real estate dispute?
Illinois REALTORS®, can help! The association can answer basic questions and work to resolve transaction issues involving it’s members through the Ombudsman program.
Get the latest updates from the National Association of REALTORS® about public policy issues that can affect private property ownership.
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