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Events

Wed, Dec 12, 7:30am – 10:30am

Bisnow: Chicago's Emerging Neighborhoods

Wed, Dec 12, 7:30am – 10:30am add to calendar 12-12-2018 07:30 12-12-2018 10:30 America/Chicago Bisnow: Chicago's Emerging Neighborhoods Recently awarded the title of the world's coolest neighborhood there's no doubt that Pilsen's future is promising to say the least. With an abundance of art galleries, restaurants, and CRE projects to match, Pilsen is a popular destination for a broad spectrum of tenants from first-time buyers, to office tenants in search of a cooler vibe. Furthermore, Pilsen is now firmly on the radar of institutional investors, but which neighborhoods will be next to boom? Join Bisnow and the team as we get the inside scoop on Chicago's biggest developers view on the outlook in comparable markets including Uptown, Logan Square & Humboldt Park and the projects which changed Pilsen's trajectory for the moon! For information, visit www.bisnow.com. Mural Park, 1901 S. Sangamon Street, Chicago, IL MM/DD/YYYY

Bisnow: Chicago's Emerging Neighborhoods

Recently awarded the title of the world's coolest neighborhood there's no doubt that Pilsen's future is promising to say the least. With an abundance of art galleries, restaurants, and CRE projects to match, Pilsen is a popular destination for a broad spectrum of tenants from first-time buyers, to office tenants in search of a cooler vibe. Furthermore, Pilsen is now firmly on the radar of institutional investors, but which neighborhoods will be next to boom? Join Bisnow and the team as we get the inside scoop on Chicago's biggest developers view on the outlook in comparable markets including Uptown, Logan Square & Humboldt Park and the projects which changed Pilsen's trajectory for the moon! For information, visit www.bisnow.com.

Mural Park, 1901 S. Sangamon Street, Chicago, IL map

Wed, Dec 12, 6:30pm – 8:00pm

StartingPoint Realty: Free First Time Home Buyer Seminar

Wed, Dec 12, 6:30pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 12-12-2018 18:30 12-12-2018 20:00 America/Chicago StartingPoint Realty: Free First Time Home Buyer Seminar Are you thinking of buying your first home? We at StartingPoint Realty know you must have a lot of questions and we want to help you. We are always joined by a mortgage broker/lender. Some of the topics covered: roles of the lender/mortgage broker; credit; pre-approval; roles of the real estate agent; searching for properties; contracts; negotiation; closing. For information, visit https://startingpointrealty.com/seminars. 3224 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA MM/DD/YYYY

StartingPoint Realty: Free First Time Home Buyer Seminar

Are you thinking of buying your first home? We at StartingPoint Realty know you must have a lot of questions and we want to help you. We are always joined by a mortgage broker/lender. Some of the topics covered: roles of the lender/mortgage broker; credit; pre-approval; roles of the real estate agent; searching for properties; contracts; negotiation; closing. For information, visit https://startingpointrealty.com/seminars.

3224 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA map

Sat, Dec 15, 9:00am – 1:00pm

CAI-IL: December CMCA Review

Sat, Dec 15, 9:00am – 1:00pm add to calendar 15-12-2018 09:00 15-12-2018 13:00 America/Chicago CAI-IL: December CMCA Review Prepare for the CMCA examination by attending CAI-IL’s December CMCA review session. Attendees will review the following topics: Meetings; Governance & Legal Issues; Budgets, Reserves; Investments & Assessments; Financial Controls; Risk Management & Insurance; Property Maintenance; Contracting; and Human Resource Management Test Strategies to include example test questions. Light Breakfast and Beverages will be served. For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org. 1821 Walden Office Square, Suite 100, Schaumburg IL 60173 MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-IL: December CMCA Review

Prepare for the CMCA examination by attending CAI-IL’s December CMCA review session. Attendees will review the following topics: Meetings; Governance & Legal Issues; Budgets, Reserves; Investments & Assessments; Financial Controls; Risk Management & Insurance; Property Maintenance; Contracting; and Human Resource Management Test Strategies to include example test questions. Light Breakfast and Beverages will be served. For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org.

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Tue, Dec 18, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

CAI-IL Webinar: Technology: Friend or Foe?

Tue, Dec 18, 12:00pm – 1:00pm add to calendar 18-12-2018 12:00 18-12-2018 13:00 America/Chicago CAI-IL Webinar: Technology: Friend or Foe? Technology should make life easier, but keeping up with it is time consuming. Community Association Managers will learn to utilize specific apps, tools and websites to increase efficiency. For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org. MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-IL Webinar: Technology: Friend or Foe?

Technology should make life easier, but keeping up with it is time consuming. Community Association Managers will learn to utilize specific apps, tools and websites to increase efficiency. For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org.

Sat, Dec 22, 9:00am – 10:00am

Ebonie Caldwell Realty Portfolio: First Time Home Buying Made Easy: Webinar

Sat, Dec 22, 9:00am – 10:00am add to calendar 22-12-2018 09:00 22-12-2018 10:00 America/Chicago Ebonie Caldwell Realty Portfolio: First Time Home Buying Made Easy: Webinar Thinking about buying a home but don't know where to start? Attending this webinar will show you how to save time on looking for the right property, negotiate the asking price and what's going on in your local market. Ebonie Caldwell from Ebonie Caldwell Realty Portfolio will walk you through the home-buying process from the convenience of your computer so you know what to expect as well as become an awesome contract negotiator. Free. For information, visit http://www.RealEstateDownTownChicago.com . MM/DD/YYYY

Ebonie Caldwell Realty Portfolio: First Time Home Buying Made Easy: Webinar

Thinking about buying a home but don't know where to start? Attending this webinar will show you how to save time on looking for the right property, negotiate the asking price and what's going on in your local market. Ebonie Caldwell from Ebonie Caldwell Realty Portfolio will walk you through the home-buying process from the convenience of your computer so you know what to expect as well as become an awesome contract negotiator. Free. For information, visit http://www.RealEstateDownTownChicago.com .

Wed, Jan 16, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: Free Condo Deconversion Seminar

Wed, Jan 16, 7:00pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 16-01-2019 19:00 16-01-2019 20:00 America/Chicago Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: Free Condo Deconversion Seminar The seminar will feature Kiser Group brokers Lee Kiser and Andy Friedman along with KSN attorneys Kelly Elmore, and Ryan Shpritz. They will discuss the de-conversion trend, challenges presented in Section 15 sales, their experiences in handling these transactions, best practices, and more. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago OHare Airport, 2930 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA MM/DD/YYYY

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: Free Condo Deconversion Seminar

The seminar will feature Kiser Group brokers Lee Kiser and Andy Friedman along with KSN attorneys Kelly Elmore, and Ryan Shpritz. They will discuss the de-conversion trend, challenges presented in Section 15 sales, their experiences in handling these transactions, best practices, and more. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com.

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Wed, Jan 23 – Sun, Jan 27

CAI: Community Association Law Seminar

Wed, Jan 23 – Sun, Jan 27 add to calendar 23-01-2019 00:00 27-01-2019 00:00 America/Chicago CAI: Community Association Law Seminar CAI's Community Association Law Seminar is brought to you by the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). The program is developed each year as part of CCAL's commitment to advancing the knowledge and practice of community association law. The Law Seminar provides a unique learning opportunity to discuss emerging trends and legislative issues important to the practice of community association law—as well as excellent opportunities for professional networking. For information, www.caionline.org. New Orleans, LA, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI: Community Association Law Seminar

CAI's Community Association Law Seminar is brought to you by the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). The program is developed each year as part of CCAL's commitment to advancing the knowledge and practice of community association law. The Law Seminar provides a unique learning opportunity to discuss emerging trends and legislative issues important to the practice of community association law—as well as excellent opportunities for professional networking. For information, www.caionline.org.

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Thu, Jan 24, 7:30am – 10:30am

Bisnow: Chicago Opportunity Zones and 2019 Forecast

Thu, Jan 24, 7:30am – 10:30am add to calendar 24-01-2019 07:30 24-01-2019 10:30 America/Chicago Bisnow: Chicago Opportunity Zones and 2019 Forecast As high-end condominiums, luxury apartments, high-rise hotels, towering office buildings and chic retail and restaurants are being built and delivered at an astonishing pace, what opportunities are still left in Chicago's CRE market for you to take advantage of? Up-and-coming neighborhoods, that are now under a new federal program designed to bring investment and development into the region, create incredible opportunity for savvy investors and developers. Join Bisnow and our all-star panelists this January as we dive deep into what the future holds for Chicago and answer the most important questions around Opportunity Zones. And, as always, bring plenty of business cards! For information, visit www.bisnow.com. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

Bisnow: Chicago Opportunity Zones and 2019 Forecast

As high-end condominiums, luxury apartments, high-rise hotels, towering office buildings and chic retail and restaurants are being built and delivered at an astonishing pace, what opportunities are still left in Chicago's CRE market for you to take advantage of? Up-and-coming neighborhoods, that are now under a new federal program designed to bring investment and development into the region, create incredible opportunity for savvy investors and developers. Join Bisnow and our all-star panelists this January as we dive deep into what the future holds for Chicago and answer the most important questions around Opportunity Zones. And, as always, bring plenty of business cards! For information, visit www.bisnow.com.

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Wed, Feb 13, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

KSN: Free Seminar Series: Legal Updates

Wed, Feb 13, 7:00pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 13-02-2019 19:00 13-02-2019 20:00 America/Chicago KSN: Free Seminar Series: Legal Updates Join us in 2019 for a free seminar series tailored to property managers, condo owners, homeowners, landlords, association members, and board members. KSN attorneys will provide complimentary education on important topics such as contract review, business decisions by the board, and critical changes in law. This course is approved by the Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB) to fulfill continuing education requirements for the CMCA® certification. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com. Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S Emerson St, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA MM/DD/YYYY

KSN: Free Seminar Series: Legal Updates

Join us in 2019 for a free seminar series tailored to property managers, condo owners, homeowners, landlords, association members, and board members. KSN attorneys will provide complimentary education on important topics such as contract review, business decisions by the board, and critical changes in law. This course is approved by the Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB) to fulfill continuing education requirements for the CMCA® certification. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com.

Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S Emerson St, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA map

Fri, Feb 22 – Sun, Feb 24

CAI-IL Condo-HOA Conference & Expo – 37th Annual

Fri, Feb 22 – Sun, Feb 24 add to calendar 22-02-2019 00:00 24-02-2019 00:00 America/Chicago CAI-IL Condo-HOA Conference & Expo – 37th Annual Join more than 1,500 industry professionals and homeowner volunteer leaders – along with over 200 exhibitors – for the most comprehensive 2-day event for community associations in the state of Illinois! This year’s CAI-IL Condo – HOA Conference & Expo will offer education sessions on legal updates, innovative trends, hot topics, and industry best practices, as well as opportunities to share, learn, network, and discuss challenges and solutions. Come and learn to “Gear Up Your Community.” For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org. Donald E Stevens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-IL Condo-HOA Conference & Expo – 37th Annual

Join more than 1,500 industry professionals and homeowner volunteer leaders – along with over 200 exhibitors – for the most comprehensive 2-day event for community associations in the state of Illinois! This year’s CAI-IL Condo – HOA Conference & Expo will offer education sessions on legal updates, innovative trends, hot topics, and industry best practices, as well as opportunities to share, learn, network, and discuss challenges and solutions. Come and learn to “Gear Up Your Community.” For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org.

Donald E Stevens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA map

Fri, Feb 22, 1:00pm – 1:45pm

KSN: Working with Boards/Conducting Effective Board Meetings ›

Fri, Feb 22, 1:00pm – 1:45pm add to calendar 22-02-2019 13:00 22-02-2019 13:45 America/Chicago KSN: Working with Boards/Conducting Effective Board Meetings › Community Associations Institute of Illinois (CAI-IL) Condo – HOA Conference & Expo Manager Only Education: Working with Boards/Conducting Effective Board Meetings. Presented by KSN attorney Kerry Bartell and Lea Marcou (Associa) . For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com. Donald E Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA MM/DD/YYYY

KSN: Working with Boards/Conducting Effective Board Meetings ›

Community Associations Institute of Illinois (CAI-IL) Condo – HOA Conference & Expo Manager Only Education: Working with Boards/Conducting Effective Board Meetings. Presented by KSN attorney Kerry Bartell and Lea Marcou (Associa) . For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com.

Donald E Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA map

Sat, Mar 30, 8:00am – 4:30pm

ACTHA Spring Expo and Conference

Sat, Mar 30, 8:00am – 4:30pm add to calendar 30-03-2019 08:00 30-03-2019 16:30 America/Chicago ACTHA Spring Expo and Conference Connect with unit owners, board members, managers and vendors to address today's issues affecting community associations. Experience tailored education and gain access to vendors who will enhance your community. Registration covers the full conference including continental breakfast, lunch, and all educational sessions and networking sessions. For information, visit www.actha.org. Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, USA MM/DD/YYYY

ACTHA Spring Expo and Conference

Connect with unit owners, board members, managers and vendors to address today's issues affecting community associations. Experience tailored education and gain access to vendors who will enhance your community. Registration covers the full conference including continental breakfast, lunch, and all educational sessions and networking sessions. For information, visit www.actha.org.

Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Ln, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, USA map

Wed, Apr 10, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

KSN: Navigating the Property Tax Appeal Process

Wed, Apr 10, 7:00pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 10-04-2019 19:00 10-04-2019 20:00 America/Chicago KSN: Navigating the Property Tax Appeal Process How much do you know about property taxes? Property tax attorney Timothy Jacobs will discuss how your property taxes are calculated, how to understand your tax bill, and how to navigate the appeals process and deadlines. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com. 175 N. Archer, Mundelein, IL MM/DD/YYYY

KSN: Navigating the Property Tax Appeal Process

How much do you know about property taxes? Property tax attorney Timothy Jacobs will discuss how your property taxes are calculated, how to understand your tax bill, and how to navigate the appeals process and deadlines. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com.

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News

12/7/2018 Among the many issues facing community associations in 2019: Budget discrepancies, dog waste, water damage and cannabis - Chicago Tribune

Another year approaches, and community associations will deal with both new and ongoing challenges. What’s on the agenda for 2019?
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12/7/2018 State settles with Westmont gas station that caused fires, explosions - abc7chicago.com

State officials have settled their legal action with a west suburban gas station that sprung a leak last year causing fires, explosions and evacuations, the ABC7 I-Team learned Thursday.
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12/6/2018 136-year-old River North condo with original details lists for $450,000 - Curbed

A charming red brick condo built in 1882 just came back on the market in River North. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is listed for $450,000.
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12/4/2018 Republican tax bill contains early holiday gifts for homeowners. But it has some flaws. - Chicago Tribune

December is mega-tax-bill time on Capitol Hill, when legislation loaded with gifts and goodies for special-interest constituents moves ahead for action before the end of the year.
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12/4/2018 Retired CDW exec sells Astor Street condo - Crain's Chicago Business

Ann Ziegler, who retired this year as the chief financial officer of technology products company CDW, has sold a condo in a 1920s building on Astor Street.
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12/3/2018 Built in 1908, Bucktown penthouse with vaulted ceilings, modern update asks 940K - Curbed

Renovated in 2013, this Bucktown penthouse comes with smart home technology and elegant 100-year-old masonry work. Truly the best of both old and new, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is listed for $939,888.
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11/30/2018 Belgravia Group tops off luxury condo building in Chicago’s River North - RE Journals

Chicago-based Belgravia Group has announced the topping-off of Three Sixty West, the company’s 11-story, 38-unit condominium development located at 360 W. Erie Street in the heart of the city’s River North neighborhood.
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11/29/2018 Apartments, offices head to 100-year-old building next to Lincoln Yards - Curbed

While the proposed Lincoln Yards megadevelopment is still being tweaked and debated, a handful of modestly-sized projects are already making early moves to the city’s evolving North Branch Corridor.
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11/29/2018 Here's how much segregation costs local black homeowners - Crain's Chicago Business

Homeowners in majority-black neighborhoods in the Chicago area are missing, on average, almost $37,000 in household wealth, according to a new report.
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11/28/2018 Leaner, greener Lincoln Yards plan teased ahead of Thursday community meeting - Curbed

New details and images Sterling Bay’s plan for its mixed-use megadevelopment known as Lincoln Yards have surfaced days ahead of a community meeting led by the developers later this week.
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11/26/2018 'Chicago P.D.' star Marina Squerciati pays $535,000 for West Town loft - Chicago Tribune

Actress Marina Squerciati, who stars in NBC’s locally filmed drama “Chicago P.D.,” paid $535,000 in late September for a loft condominium unit in a Near West Side building where several other actors on related dramas also own units.
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11/21/2018 How's the food at Chicago's hottest condo building? - Crain's Chicago Business

To the knot of immaculate, Gold Coast-embodying restaurants, add Walton Street Kitchen + Bar, a tidily competent second-floor spot that opened in September.
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11/21/2018 Inside One Bennett Park, architect Robert Stern’s first Chicago high-rise - Curbed

Chicago’s current building boom has delivered dozens of high-end rental buildings over the past five years, but few so far rival One Bennett Park when it comes to pushing the upper edge of the luxury envelope.
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11/19/2018 Two West Loop apartment towers among projects to clear key City Hall vote - Curbed

The sprawling Near South Side megaproject known as The 78 wasn’t the only development approved on Thursday at the November meeting of the Chicago Plan Commission.
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11/16/2018 Yet another condo sells in No. 9 Walton for over $5 million - Chicago Tribune

Neil W. Book, the CEO of Chicago-based business aircraft maintenance provider Jet Support Services, and his wife, Sharon, on Nov. 2 paid $6.281 million for a four-bedroom, 4,776-square-foot condominium unit on the 23rd floor of the luxury tower at 9 W. Walton St.
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11/16/2018 Even without Amazon, massive South Loop megadevelopment forges ahead - Chicago Curbed

Though Amazon officially passed on Chicago for its heavily-hyped HQ2 second headquarters, the Seattle-based company’s decision expand elsewhere has done little to derail Related Midwest’s plans to build a sprawling riverfront campus known as “The 78.”
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11/9/2018 Aon Corp. founder and billionaire Pat Ryan pays $4.4 million for condo in Four Seasons building - Chicago Tribune

Billionaire philanthropist and insurance magnate Patrick G. Ryan, who founded and is the retired chairman of Aon Corp., and his wife, Shirley, on Oct. 31 paid the full $4.4 million asking price for a three-bedroom, 4,100-square-foot condominium unit on the 62nd floor of the Four Seasons Hotel building on North Michigan Avenue.
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11/9/2018 Joe Mansueto paying $100M+ for iconic Lincoln Park apartment complex - The Real Deal

Billionaire Joe Mansueto has added another iconic Chicago property to his growing portfolio.
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11/9/2018 CBRE completes $9.2M in Chicago condo deconversions - REJournals

CBRE recently completed two condo deconversion sales in Chicago for a total of $9.2 million. In both transactions, Sam Haddadin and Justin Ross of CBRE represented the condo associations in the sale. The buyers of each property will deconvert the condo units and reposition them as rental properties.
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11/9/2018 Be careful about how condo association handles owners' personal information - Chicago Tribune

Widespread incidents of identity thieves, data breaches and other invasions have everyone feeling self-protective. That sentiment has ignited concerns about how community associations handle the personal information of their owners.
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