Jeff Baker

Rent Control Battles Burgeon in Illinois, California

Behind the evolution of rent control’s politics

Pushes to overturn state bans on rent control have been mostly futile across the nation, but have gained traction recently in Illinois and California

Real Estate License Act amendment proposes new process for out-of-state agents

Illinois could ditch “reciprocity,” ease out-of-state licensing

Proposed universal licensing could be a hurdle for real estate agents who straddle Chicago’s border with Indiana, but is “net positive” for industry

Transfer Tax Campaign Rhetoric Heats Up Amid Court Fight

Transfer tax campaign rhetoric heats up amid legal battle

Illinois Realtors pushes back as Bring Chicago Home supporters lob terms such as “anti-democratic” at industry