Agreed: Bedbugs bad. Less clear, how to craft a fair policy that addresses the problem in  Chicago that won’t hurt REALTORS®, property owners and tenants. The Illinois Association of REALTORS®’ Brian Bernardoni testified Tuesday before a Chicago City Council joint … Continue reading →

What’s ahead for housing in 2013? In a new video, University of Illinois economist Dr. Geoffrey Hewings outlines some of the trends that could positively impact the market, from rising rents prompting more people to consider homeownership to lower inventory … Continue reading →

The recovering housing market will be the leading economic driver this year, according to the majority of economists recently surveyed by CNN Money. Rebounding home sales, caused in part by low mortgage rates, improving home prices and fewer foreclosures, are spurring … Continue reading →

Date:  January 30, 2013

The Rockford City Council overwhelmingly passed (10-3) a landlord registration and chronic nuisance ordinance this week in an attempt to increase better communication between the city and landlords and accountability for those causing nuisance activities.

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Congratulations to REALTOR® Mike Drews who has been chosen as the 2014 Illinois Association of REALTORS® Treasurer nominee. Drews, of Aurora, is a real estate broker with Charles B. Doss and Company REALTORS® of Oswego. Active in the real estate … Continue reading →