IAR News

YPN making a difference in the lives of severely injured veterans

Wed, 06/12/2013 - 2:05pm

Date: June 12, 2013 Intro:

You can help injured veterans in need of specially adapted homes by RSVPing a donation to the Illinois YPN's Non-Event to benefit the non-profit organization Homes for Our Troops who will be doing a project in Illinois in 2014.

Whether young in years or young at heart, REALTOR® members of the Illinois Young Professionals Network (YPN) are seldom late to a party. But as leaders in their communities, they know what matters – and that’s helping their community and getting people into homes.

Help With Oklahoma Tornado Relief

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 4:14pm

Date: June 4, 2013 Intro:

You can lend a hand to the victims of the recent Oklahoma tornadoes by donating to the REALTOR® Disaster Relief Fund. Find information on how you can help from the Oklahoma Association of REALTORS®.

April home sales up 25.3 percent from a year ago; Statewide median price at $145,900

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 7:50am

Date: May 22, 2013 Intro:

Illinois home sales increased 25.3 percent over previous-year levels in April and median prices increased 7.7 percent, according to the Illinois Association of REALTORS®.

FOR RELEASE: May 22, 2013

For Further Information Contact: Stephanie Sievers, 217-529-2600

IAR working to get answers to Section 8 landlord mandate in Cook County

Fri, 05/10/2013 - 1:56pm

Date: May 10, 2013

Against substantial REALTOR® opposition, the Cook County Board on Wednesday passed a measure making it a human rights violation for landlords to opt out of the federal Section 8 housing program.

Illinois home prices post gains; sales continue double-digit increases in March

Fri, 04/19/2013 - 3:34pm

Date: April 22, 2013 Intro:

Illinois home sales increased 13.6 percent over previous-year levels in March and median prices increased 3.6 percent, according to the Illinois Association of REALTORS®.

FOR RELEASE: April 22, 2013

For Further Information Contact: Stephanie Sievers, 217-529-2600

Gov. Pat Quinn, Attorney General Lisa Madigan to address Illinois REALTORS®

Fri, 04/12/2013 - 12:19pm

Date: April 12, 2013 Intro:

The pair will address REALTORS® attending the second annual Illinois Housing Leaders Conference which focuses on challenges and opportunities in the Illinois housing market. The conference kicks off the association’s annual lobby day on Tuesday, April 16.

Media Advisory

Contact: Jon Broadbooks, IAR Director of Communications (217) 836-1958

Gov. Pat Quinn, Attorney General Lisa Madigan to address Illinois REALTORS®

What: Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan

Where: Illinois Association of REALTORS® Housing Leaders Conference
Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams St. (Grand Ballroom)

IAR’s advocacy effort yields results: SB1155 held…for now

Fri, 03/22/2013 - 8:45am

Date: March 22, 2013 Intro:

IAR’s advocacy effort yields results: SB1155 held…for now

February home sales up 16.2 percent from a year ago; statewide median price marks sixth straight month of year-over-year gains

Wed, 03/20/2013 - 2:59pm

Date: March 21, 2013 Intro:

Illinois home sales increased 16.2 percent over previous-year levels in February and median prices increased 5.1 percent, according to the Illinois Association of REALTORS®.

FOR RELEASE: March 21, 2013

For Further Information Contact: Stephanie Sievers, 217-529-2600

Craigslist Rental Scams

Fri, 03/08/2013 - 4:16pm

Date: March 8, 2013 Intro:

IAR Legal Counsel offers this advice to members who suspect their sales listings have been posted on craigslist.org as rental listings when these properties are not for rent at all.

Occasionally, IAR receives calls from members who suspect their sales listings have been posted on craigslist.org as rental listings when these properties are not for rent at all. The listing agents believe their listings are being posted on craigslist as part of a scam, or plan to dupe those who respond to the fake rental ads out of money. If you believe this has happened to you, or if you want to learn more in order to prevent this from happening to you, go to: www.craigslist.org/about/scams.