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Illinois Begins Using Uniform Mortgage Test

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) announced today that the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDPFR or the Department) began using the National SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) Test with Uniform State Content starting today, bringing the total number of state agencies that use the test to 52.

HUD EXTENDS CHA’S MOVING TO WORK STATUS

Addressing a crowd gathered at a breakfast to honor the achievements of young people, Chicago Housing Authority CEO Eugene Jones, Jr., commended two CHA scholarship recipients for their accomplishments and announced that a recent decision by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to extend the agency's Moving To Work (MTW) status for another 10 years will allow thousands more to also have new opportunities

April brings strong gains in Illinois home sales and prices

The Illinois housing market accelerated in April with robust home sales and a double-digit year-over-year jump in the statewide median price, according to the Illinois REALTORS

MAYOR EMANUEL, CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY AND OTHERS CUT THE RIBBON ON TERRACE 459 AT...

Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), Congressman Danny Davis, Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. (27) and Holsten Real Estate today cut the ribbon on Terrace 459 at Parkside of Old Town, the latest development in the revitalization of Cabrini-Green. This phase adds 106 rental units in two buildings at 459 West Division and 1151 North Cleveland, expanding mixed-income housing options in the neighborhood.

April 25 is Illinois REALTORS® Day

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Illinois REALTORS®, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner and state lawmakers declared April 25, 2016 as Illinois REALTORS® Day. Over the last century, the association has emerged as the leading voice for real estate and private property rights in Illinois

CHA Awarded Moving to Work Extension through 2028

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced that the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is one of 39 Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) across the country granted Moving to Work (MTW) agreement extensions through 2028.

Chicago Housing Authority CEO Eugene Jones, Jr. and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban...

Chicago Housing Authority CEO Eugene Jones, Jr. and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Midwest Regional Administrator Antonio R. Riley announced Monday that CHA has won a $100,000 Chicago Juvenile Reentry Assistance Program grant from HUD and the Department of Justice

CHA receives $100,000 grant to assist youth as part of National Reentry Week

Chicago Housing Authority CEO Eugene Jones, Jr. and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Midwest Regional Administrator Antonio R. Riley announced Monday that CHA has won a $100,000 Chicago Juvenile Reentry Assistance Program grant from HUD and the Department of Justice

Illinois home prices climb 4.3 percent in March; sales increase 1.9 percent

The spring market is in swing with steady gains in March median prices and modest growth in statewide home sales even as the housing supply is low for the season, according to the Illinois REALTORS

Mayor Emanuel Announces Covenant House International to Expand Shelter for Homeless Youth in Chicago

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Covenant House International today announced plans of a new program to build on services by existing homeless service providers in Chicago and to increase shelter beds, street outreach, and additional opportunities for youth experiencing homelessness in Chicago. Covenant House will work alongside the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS), service providers and community leaders to finalize details and identify a priority area for shelter space to best serve youth.

Mayor Emanuel Announces Tentative Settlement Reached For Sale and Redevelopment of Old Post Office

Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Alderman Danny Solis, and Planning and Development Commissioner David Reifman today announced a tentative settlement with the proposed buyer of Chicago’s old Post Office that establishes a strict timeframe for a private purchase and redevelopment project to move forward. The announcement follows Mayor Emanuel’s move in February to take control of the building through eminent domain due to its decades of neglect and deterioration

Mayor Emanuel, CNA and The John Buck Company Break Ground on New Global Headquarters...

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and representatives from The John Buck Company, CNA and Hinshaw & Culbertson today broke ground on 151 North Franklin Street. The 35-story building will create 2,700 construction-related jobs and serve as CNA’s new global headquarters. The company has been based in Chicago for 116 years and the new building will pave the way for it to stay for generations to come.

Mayor Emanuel Announces Barrett Murphy To Be New Commissioner Of The Department Of Water...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Rahm Emanuel today named Barrett Murphy as the new Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Water Management (DWM)...

Illinois REALTORS® celebrate 100-year history; launch new name, introduce new executive vice president

At an anniversary reception Monday celebrating 100 years of service and industry leadership, the Illinois Association of REALTORS® unveiled its new name, Illinois REALTORS®, and introduced the association’s new Executive Vice President Luke Bell.

Bell named executive vice president for Illinois REALTORS®

Illinois REALTORS® has named Luke Bell as executive vice president for the 44,000-member trade association in Springfield. Bell, 34, joins Illinois REALTORS® having served in a variety of roles with the Kansas Association of REALTORS®, most recently as vice president of governmental affairs/general counsel. The Medicine Lodge, Kansas, native will begin his new role June 1.

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Investigation by CHA and HUD Inspectors General ends with guilty plea...

The Chicago Housing Authority will receive restitution for money stolen by a former contractor and her husband after the pair pleaded guilty to stealing funds intended for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, a crime that was exposed following an investigation by the CHA’s Office of the Inspector General.

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How to Evaluate if Managed IT Services Suit Your Real Estate Business

How to Evaluate if Managed IT Services Suit Your Real Estate...

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