How was the Chicago Housing Authority born?The CHA first introduced the voucher mobility program in the 1990s, following the completion of the original Gautreaux Assisted Housing Program, which was administered by a private fair h... read more >>

As a Property Management Firm and also real estate investors ourselves, we are keeping a close eye on the proposed Cook County RLTO ordinance that would apply to all portions of Cook County. The only exemptions to this new ordina... read more >>

Whether you are a brand new Landlord seeking tenants to occupy your very first investment property, or an experienced investor with an extensive portfolio to rent out, chances are you’ve considered renting to Section 8 tena... read more >>

For those of you that desire to become a real estate investor here in Chicago I wanted to share with you the reasons why there is no better time than now. On today’s show we discussed the reasons why it now makes sense to i... read more >>

In February each year, the Cook County Treasurer releases new tax rates to the public, which are then used to determine the tax bill. Often the numbers are a mystery, but property owners should know what these numbers mean and ho... read more >>

I wanted to take a moment to provide an update as to the current status of the Rental Eviction Moratorium, here in Chicago, and the surrounding suburbs. As of the day of this posting, this is the most up to date information that i... read more >>

What is the goal of the Housing Choice Voucher?The goal of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is to provide “decent, safe, and sanitary” housing at an affordable cost for low-income families. The Housing Quality ... read more >>

I have always personally viewed Rent Control as being something that is a major issue for both Realtors and investors. I was proven wrong in the Spring of 2019 when I met with Gideon Blustein, Director of Member Outreach for IAR ... read more >>

The cost of housing in Chicago is higher than in some other cities in America, which makes it difficult for low-income individuals, and families alike, to afford rent. Whether you are a property owner in Chicago or someone looking... read more >>

As a Landlord, I can find myself losing sleep at night when one of my tenants has gone “bad”. By going “bad”, I mean that they have stopped paying their rent, stopped communicating with me, and are no longe... read more >>