Political

Viewpoints: Brokers oppose Washington’s ‘Millionaires Tax’

Forty-one states tax millionaires as part of standard income taxes, although Washington is the sixth state to enact tax law specific to millionaires.

Illinois REALTORS® hires replacement for longtime Springfield lobbyist Greg St. Aubin

The association also hired local governmental affairs directors for Chicago and Cook County.

Trump’s proposed ban on institutional home ownership raises more questions than answers

President Trump’s proposal to ban investment firms from buying single-family homes is unlikely to have a major impact on affordability, observers said.

Quigley confirms plans to run for Chicago mayor in 2027

The nine-term Democrat has been rumored to have his sights on City Hall for over a decade. 

1031-exchange group honors Inland’s Dan Wagner for advocacy

The Federation of Exchange Accommodators recognized the industry veteran for his advocacy for the popular real estate investment tax law provision. 

Fed cuts rates again

The Federal Reserve trimmed its federal funds rate from 4% to 3.75% as it seeks maximum employment and inflation of 2%. 

The impact of the government shutdown on Illinois

Nationwide, the shutdown costs the country $400 million every day. But some states — particularly those with large shares of government employees and contractors — are feeling the brunt of that cost more than others.

FHA cuts mortgage insurance premium, touts expected savings for homebuyers

Mortgage insurance premiums on loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration will drop from 0.85% to 0.55% beginning March 20. 

Realtor associations urge opposition to expanding Housing Choice Voucher Program

Having passed through the Illinois House of Representatives last April, the state Senate is expected to vote on House Bill 2775 this month — and local real estate agents are urging opposition.

NAR sues DOJ after the department withdraws from antitrust settlement

The Justice Department’s original complaint against the National Association of Realtors, filed Nov. 19, 2020, alleges that the association enforced rules and policies that illegally hampered competition in residential real estate services.

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