Information every Illinois property owner should know

Find resources and information on policies and issues that affect Illinois residents.

Home Rule allows Illinois communities with fewer than 25,000 residents to impose a variety of taxes and fees.

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 kills development in Illinois, guarantees a never-ending cycle of affordable housing shortages and property tax increases, and ensures a rental property falls into disrepair due to lack of funds.

Rent Control

Rent control backers would argue the policy would lower housing costs. The research shows exactly the opposite happens.

Transfer taxes are assessed when a property is transferred/sold in Illinois. Most of the time, sellers pay. In some communities, buyers are hit with the tax.

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 are conducted by municipalities in Illinois to check for obvious building code violations.

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 allows Illinois communities with fewer than 25,000 residents to impose a variety of taxes and fees.

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 kills development in Illinois, guarantees a never-ending cycle of affordable housing shortages and property tax increases, and ensures a rental property falls into disrepair due to lack of funds.

Rent Control

Rent control backers would argue the policy would lower housing costs. The research shows exactly the opposite happens.

Transfer taxes are assessed when a property is transferred/sold in Illinois. Most of the time, sellers pay. In some communities, buyers are hit with the tax.

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 are conducted by municipalities in Illinois to check for obvious building code violations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Illinois REALTORS®, can help! The association can answer basic questions and work to resolve transaction issues involving it’s members through the Ombudsman program.

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Get the latest updates from the National Association of REALTORS® about public policy issues that can affect private property ownership.

Buying or selling property? You need a professional to help you and an Illinois REALTOR® who can guide you through the transaction.

Get the latest updates from the National Association of REALTORS® about public policy issues that can affect private property ownership.

Buying or selling property? You need a professional to help you and an Illinois REALTOR® who can guide you through the transaction.