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Sat, Jan 19, 9:00am – 1:00pm

CAI-IL: Essentials of Community Association Management for Volunteer Leaders (DCAL)

Sat, Jan 19, 9:00am – 1:00pm add to calendar 19-01-2019 09:00 19-01-2019 13:00 America/Chicago CAI-IL: Essentials of Community Association Management for Volunteer Leaders (DCAL) The purpose of this course is to explain the types of meetings, terminology used, meeting requirements, documents needed, format, frequency and logistics of association board meetings. Elections of officers to the board and how the process works plays a large part of this curriculum as well as the role of the officers of the board. Creating a sound board of directors to a community association is one of the key elements in running the association efficiently. This course will instruct on how to stay within guidelines given by the Declarations and Bylaws as well as legislative acts in our state. For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org. MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-IL: Essentials of Community Association Management for Volunteer Leaders (DCAL)

The purpose of this course is to explain the types of meetings, terminology used, meeting requirements, documents needed, format, frequency and logistics of association board meetings. Elections of officers to the board and how the process works plays a large part of this curriculum as well as the role of the officers of the board. Creating a sound board of directors to a community association is one of the key elements in running the association efficiently. This course will instruct on how to stay within guidelines given by the Declarations and Bylaws as well as legislative acts in our state. For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org.

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.

New Orleans, LA, USA map

Wed, Jan 23, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

CAI Webinar: Keeping Meetings on Track: 7 Simple Strategies for Community Managers

Wed, Jan 23, 2:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 23-01-2019 14:00 23-01-2019 15:00 America/Chicago CAI Webinar: Keeping Meetings on Track: 7 Simple Strategies for Community Managers Community association board meetings, committee meetings, and even annual general membership meetings can be successful by taking simple steps to eliminate chaos and confusion. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to keep everyone happy—including the community association member who seems to complain about everything—with seven easy strategies that eliminate tiresome misunderstandings that plague productivity. Register today for a crash course on how to avoid major mistakes that often cause meetings to go off the rails and into disorder. Members: USD $69.00 , Non-Members:USD $99.00. For information, visit www.caionline.org. MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Webinar: Keeping Meetings on Track: 7 Simple Strategies for Community Managers

Community association board meetings, committee meetings, and even annual general membership meetings can be successful by taking simple steps to eliminate chaos and confusion. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to keep everyone happy—including the community association member who seems to complain about everything—with seven easy strategies that eliminate tiresome misunderstandings that plague productivity. Register today for a crash course on how to avoid major mistakes that often cause meetings to go off the rails and into disorder. Members: USD $69.00 , Non-Members:USD $99.00. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

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

Wed, Feb 20, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

CAI Webinar: Residential Security in Today’s World: Protecting Residents & Associations

Wed, Feb 20, 1:00pm – 2:00pm add to calendar 20-02-2019 13:00 20-02-2019 14:00 America/Chicago CAI Webinar: Residential Security in Today’s World: Protecting Residents & Associations The safety and security of community association residents and their guests is a common issue for residential communities, but new concerns like increased drug use and abuse, potential active shooter situations, and police and security violence require a new level of education and preparedness. In this webinar, you’ll learn about emerging and essential issues facing community associations and community association managers when it comes to safety and security. Register today to get tools and strategies to limit and mitigate risk within your community, including how to use technology, training, and policies to improve overall resident satisfaction. For information, visit www.caionline.org. MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Webinar: Residential Security in Today’s World: Protecting Residents & Associations

The safety and security of community association residents and their guests is a common issue for residential communities, but new concerns like increased drug use and abuse, potential active shooter situations, and police and security violence require a new level of education and preparedness. In this webinar, you’ll learn about emerging and essential issues facing community associations and community association managers when it comes to safety and security. Register today to get tools and strategies to limit and mitigate risk within your community, including how to use technology, training, and policies to improve overall resident satisfaction. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

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

Wed, Mar 6, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

KSN: Legal Updates

Wed, Mar 6, 7:00pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 06-03-2019 19:00 06-03-2019 20:00 America/Chicago KSN: 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. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com. 175 N. Archer, Mundelein, IL 60060 MM/DD/YYYY

KSN: Legal Updates

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Fri, Mar 8, 9:00am – 5:00pm

CAI: M-203 Community Leadership

Fri, Mar 8, 9:00am – 5:00pm add to calendar 08-03-2019 09:00 08-03-2019 17:00 America/Chicago CAI: M-203 Community Leadership Learn how to work with leaders to achieve goals and set a positive tone for the community. This course shows you how to inspire the cooperation needed from board leaders and volunteers to achieve management goals. You’ll learn proven ways to motivate and guide community leaders and help board and committee members accomplish more at every meeting. For information, visit www.caionline.org. 1821 Walden Office Square., Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL MM/DD/YYYY

CAI: M-203 Community Leadership

Learn how to work with leaders to achieve goals and set a positive tone for the community. This course shows you how to inspire the cooperation needed from board leaders and volunteers to achieve management goals. You’ll learn proven ways to motivate and guide community leaders and help board and committee members accomplish more at every meeting. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

1821 Walden Office Square., Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 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.

175 N. Archer, Mundelein, IL map

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1/18/2019 $1B Miami Condo Enters Crowded Market - Globe St.

It’s described as another ultra-luxury condo hotel development. But a new name here: Waldorf Astoria. The first one of its kind in Miami. It’s also said to radically change the city’s downtown skyline by being either the tallest at 1049 feet high or among the tallest, depending on details.
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1/18/2019 Shapeshifting Naperville housing complex is apartments again - Crain's Chicago Business

A big Naperville apartment complex that went condo in 2007 has completed its long journey back to a rental property.
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1/17/2019 Glassy 29-story apartment tower looks to make a splash along Printer’s Row - Curbed

The redevelopment of the former Palmer Printing site in Chicago’s Printer’s Row neighborhood came into clearer focus this week at a public town hall meeting hosted by 4th Ward Alderman Sophia King.
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1/17/2019 WWII veteran, 92, temporarily avoids eviction thanks to judge's order - WLS

A 92-year-old World War II veteran gets to stay in his Glen Ellyn condo for now, thanks to a judge's order.
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1/15/2019 You know those cherry cabinets have to go so your home will sell, right? This firm handles that. - Crain's Chicago Business

When Chris Skafidas was getting ready to sell his West Loop condo last summer, it still had the cosmetic hallmarks of the mid-2000s that he'd been planning to update—cherry cabinets, track lighting, blond floors—and he worried they would prolong his Jefferson Street three-bedroom's time on the market.
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1/15/2019 Challenge to Chicago Airbnb rules gets new life - if plaintiffs can prove they're allowed to sue - Cook County Record

A group of people challenging the city of Chicago’s Airbnb ordinance may get another chance to press their legal action asserting the two-year-old city rules largely barring them from renting their homes, condos and apartments to visitors through the online sharing site are unconstitutional.
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1/14/2019 Slender residential tower looks to squeeze into narrow Gold Coast site - Curbed

A 22-story high-rise is in the works for a narrow Gold Coast site located just west of the Maple & Ash steakhouse. Replacing a four-story commercial building at 12 W. Maple Street, the project was announced in an email notice sent from the office of 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins.
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1/14/2019 The Waldorf-Astoria's developer has a new ultra-luxe condo plan - Crain's Chicago Business

The developer that built the Waldorf Astoria hotel and condominium tower about a decade ago is dipping back into the market for ultra-luxe condos in the Gold Coast.
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1/11/2019 Kiser Group Brokers $38M Sale of Chicago Condominium Asset - Multi-Housing News

Kiser Group has arranged the sale of The Flats on LaSalle, a 250-unit condominium building which the buyer, ESG Kullen, plans to turn into apartments.
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1/10/2019 Large 3BR Humboldt Park condo with industrial decor asks $300K - Curbed

Settled right between The 606 Trail and Humboldt Park, this home on the top floor of a three-story handsome older building just popped up on the market. The spacious three-bedroom, two-bathroom condo is listed for $300,000.
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1/10/2019 Trump condo prices hit a new high in 2018 - Crain's Chicago Business

The average sale price of condominiums at Trump International Hotel & Tower hit a new record in 2018.
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1/9/2019 Get a Load of the View on This River West Condo - Chicago Magazine

Given Chicago’s ever-changing skyline, downtown residences with unobstructed views of the city are increasingly coveted. And while high-end buyers remain willing to pay a premium for such units, there’s no guarantee that a multimillion dollar view won’t one day have a close neighbor — especially amid Chicago’s current building boom.
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1/9/2019 Founder of Winston Brands pays $8.073M for condo in No. 9 Walton building - Chicago Tribune

Another unit in the luxury tower at 9 W. Walton St. has sold for a stratospheric price, with Todd Lustbader, the founder and owner of Elk Grove Village-based catalog and internet retailer Winston Brands, recently paying $8.073 million for a 26th-floor condominium unit.
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1/8/2019 Former White Sox manager Robin Ventura selling Millennium Park condo - Crain's Chicago Business

Robin Ventura, who managed the Chicago White Sox from 2011 through 2016, has his condo overlooking Millennium Park on the market.
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1/7/2019 CFD: Boat Fire Reported Under South Loop Condo Complex - NBC Chicago

The Chicago Fire Department responded to a call of a boat on fire on the Chicago River near a condominium complex in the South Loop on Sunday evening.
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1/4/2019 JV Closes on Condo Deconversion in Chicago’s South Loop - Multi-Housing News

Chicago, Ill.-based River City Condo Association agreed to a bulk sale of all 449 residential units in River City, a 33-year-old residential building at 800 South Wells St., in the fast-expanding South Loop district of the Windy City. The result is Chicago’s largest condominium deconversion on record.
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1/4/2019 New looks inside Michigan Avenue’s Essex on the Park apartment tower, opening this spring - Curbed

After nearly two-years of construction, Chicago’s Essex on the Park tower is starting to sign leases for its 479 apartment units on its way to an anticipated spring completion.
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1/4/2019 Small Condo Buildings Across City Still Plagued By Foreclosures - Bisnow

When John Lusk bought a condo in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, he originally thought it was his piece of the American dream. That was in 2005, as aggressive lenders were relaxing standards and hundreds of Chicago apartment buildings were going condo.
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1/3/2019 Subcontactors can't be sued directly by homeowners for building defects: IL Supreme Court - Cook County Record

The Illinois Supreme Court has reversed Cook County and appellate court rulings in a lawsuit over allegedly defective condominium buildings in Evanston, saying condo unit owners cannot sue subcontractors who built the condos, because there were no contracts between the two groups.
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1/3/2019 Year's End Brings Another Big Condo Deconversion - Bisnow

ESG Kullen acquired the eight-story 1140 North LaSalle Drive for $38M and plans to turn its 250 condos into rental apartments.
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