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Protect REALTORS® by providing legal guidance and education.
Stay current on industry issues with daily news from Illinois REALTORS®, network with other professionals, attend a seminar, and keep up with industry trends through events throughout the year.
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan
UPDATE: Illinois AG Madigan says state will get about $1 billion from settlement. Story is here.
NYT has a rolling update here about who benefits from the settlement.
$26B settlement reached with biggest banks on foreclosures
The deal, reach late yesterday, could provide relief to homeowners and holds financial institutions accountable, according to the New York Times Report. Included in the plan: About $5 Billion will go to states; $17 Billion will go for homeowner relief. Details to come later today.
The deal, reach late yesterday, could provide relief to homeowners and holds financial institutions accountable, according to the New York Times Report. Included in the plan: About $5 Billion will go to states; $17 Billion will go for homeowner relief. Details to come later today.
Headlines from around the state
Good foreclosure news? Foreclosures seen as leveling, analysts optimistic on prospects for 2012 in Metro East. Belleville News-Democrat.
Real estate markets to watch: According to a report by WEEK-TV in Peoria, the city has been ranked in the top 10 markets to watch this year. The source was Inman News. Bloomington-Normal also made the top 10.
Sales gains: Rockford Area REALTORS® sold more home sin January than they have since 2007. Rockford Register Star.
Building Blocks: Forest View Life has an article on Gov. Pat Quinn’s efforts to address vacant and foreclosed homes. Chicago Agent has a story, too.
