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UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday April 22, 2021 @ 2:00 PM EST
Do it Right, Make it Better - Enhancing Your Annual Virtual Meetings
Sponsored by: Czarnowski & Beer LLP
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It's been a seemingly endless year of isolation and workarounds for most of us - co-op and condo boards included. But tough as it's been, the challenges of navigating the pandemic have also inspired many boards and managers to get creative and figure out smarter, better ways to conduct the crucial business of running their communities - including annual meetings. This informative webinar will highlight how effective boards have achieved that success...as well as offering some cautionary tales. Join a panel of experts who have facilitated over 100 virtual meetings and seen it all - the good, the bad, and the ugly - and who will offer firsthand advice on how your board can make virtual meetings efficient, effective, and engaging.
Speakers: Stephen W. Beer, CPA, PFS, CCSA, Partner - Czarnowski & Beer LLP, Avi Zanjirian, CPA, Partner - Czarnowski & Beer LLP
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COOPERATOR EVENTS VIRTUAL EXPO WEBINARS

NEW YORK VIRTUAL EXPO

Wednesday March 24, 2021 @ 10:00 AM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND Your Building is Ready to Reopen - But is Your Board?
Sponsored by: Schneider Buchel LLP

Wednesday March 24, 2021 @ 10:30 AM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND Board Member Do’s & Don’ts – Ways to Avoid Trouble, Save Money, & Streamline Communication
Sponsored by: AKAM Living Services

Wednesday March 24, 2021 @ 11:00 AM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND Board Liability: Protecting Your Cooperative/Condominium Legal Liability and Board Members from Personal Exposure
Sponsored by: FirstService Residential

Wednesday March 24, 2021 @ 11:30 AM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND The Economics of Solar in NYC for Co-ops & Condos
Sponsored by: Best Energy Power

Wednesday March 24, 2021 @ 12:00 PM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND Moving Forward - Virtual Meetings, PPP Loans, Dealing With Commercial Tenants, & Pending Legislation
Sponsored by: Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP

Wednesday March 24, 2021 @ 12:30 PM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND What Comes Next - How Covid-19 Has Affected the Lending Market
Sponsored by: Meridian Capital Group

Wednesday March 24, 2021 @ 1:00 PM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND Finding the Money - Reserve Funding During COVID-19
Sponsored by: National Cooperative Bank

Wednesday March 24, 2021 @ 1:30 PM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND Vulnerable Residents, Virtual Meetings, & Collections - New Approaches to Familiar Problems
Sponsored by: Tane Waterman & Wurtzel

Wednesday March 24, 2021 @ 2:00 PM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND At Your Service - Decoding Budgets, Contracts, & Service Agreements
Sponsored by: Newgent Property Management

Wednesday March 24, 2021 @ 2:30 PM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND Branding Your Building - Tips for Beating New Construction at its Own Game
Sponsored by: Sygrove Associates Design Group, Inc.

Wednesday March 24, 2021 @ 2:45 PM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND Airing Out & Breathing Easier - Understanding Your Building's Airflow, Circulation, & Indoor Environment
Sponsored by: O&S Associates, Inc.

Wednesday March 24, 2021 @ 3:00 PM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND New Local Law 11/FISP Requirements - Understanding the Financial Considerations & Getting Your Building Compliant
Sponsored by: Kagan Lubic Lepper Finkelstein & Gold LLP

RECENT EVENTS

Thursday March 4, 2021 @ 6:00 PM CST
WATCH ON DEMAND Sponsored by: The Building Group, Inc. and Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC
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Tuesday February 2, 2021 @ 1:30 PM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND Sponsored by: Schernecker Property Services, Inc.
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Thursday January 7, 2021 @ 1:30 PM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND Sponsored by: Czarnowski & Beer LLP
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ON DEMAND WEBINARS

Tuesday December 8, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND Enhancing Performance, Reducing Costs - Charting Your Building's Path to LL97 Carbon Emissions Compliance
Sponsored by: FirstService Residential
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Tuesday December 1, 2020 @ 1:30 PM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND New Era, New Rules - Meeting the Multifamily Governance Challenges of COVID
Sponsored by: Akerman LLP
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Thursday November 19, 2020 @ 1:30 PM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND Take it Outside - Reimagining Outdoor Spaces to Benefit Residents & Boost Value
Sponsored by: QG Landscape
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Thursday November 12, 2020 @ 1:30 PM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND Round Two - Tips for Preparing Your Condo or HOA for the Next Wave of COVID-19
Sponsored by: Ganfer Shore Leeds & Zauderer LLP
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Thursday October 29, 2020 @ 1:30 PM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND Making Solar Work for Your Building - Cost Savings, Economic Incentives, & Cleaner, Greener Energy
Sponsored by: Best Energy Power
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Thursday October 22, 2020 @ 1:30 PM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND Protect & Defend - Fortifying Your Building's Financial Plans in the Ongoing Pandemic
Sponsored by: Czarnowski & Beer LLP
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Tuesday October 13, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND Getting What's Due - Collecting Maintenance & Common Charge Arrears During the Pandemic.
Sponsored by: Schneider Buchel LLP
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Tuesday October 6, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND Remote Control - Managing Meetings, Elections & Shareholder Anxiety During COVID
Sponsored by: Smith Buss Jacobs LLP
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Tuesday September 22, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
The Value of Design - Tips for Staying Competitive in an Uncertain Market
Sponsored by: Sygrove Associates Design Group Inc.
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Thursday July 30, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
Insurance, Renovations, & the Pandemic - What Your Policy Does (and Doesn't) Protect During COVID
Sponsored by: Mackoul Risk Solutions, Belfor Property Restoration & Anderson Kill
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Thurday July 23, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
Welcome Back - How to Get Your Building (and Board) Up & Running During COVID
Sponsored by: Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP
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Thursday July 16, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
Living in a COVID World - Confronting Real-Life Issues as Associations Reopen
Sponsored by: Smith Buss Jacobs, LLP
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Thursday July 9, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
Money Trouble - Understanding Defaults, Arrears, and the Collections Process During COVID-19
Sponsored by: Tane Waterman & Wurtzel, P.C.
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Tuesday June 30, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
Clearing the Air - Keeping Your Indoor Environment Clean, Safe, and Contaminant-Free
Sponsored by: O&S Associates, Inc.
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Thursday June 18, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
Reserves to the Rescue? - Preserving Your Community's Physical and Financial Health
Sponsored by: Association Reserves
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THURSDAY June 11, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
Getting it Right - Reopening Your Building Safely and Sensibly
Sponsored by: Smith Buss Jacobs, LLP
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WEDNESDAY June 3, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
Maintaining Safety, Sanity, and Service as States Reopen During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Sponsored by: Denali Property Management
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WEDNESDAY MAY 20, 2020 @ 10:00 AM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
Be Prepared. Reopening Your Clubhouse and Amenities
Sponsored by: Taylor Management Company
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WEDNESDAY MAY 13, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
COVID, COMMUNICATIONS, & THE LAW - Practical Advice for Boards & Managers
Sponsored by: Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP
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WEDNESDAY MAY 6, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
The Fight Against COVID-19: Keeping Your Community Clean & Your Staff Safe
Sponsored by: First Service Residential
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Thursday December 3, 2020 @ 1:30 PM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND Lessons Learned - Virtual Meetings, Electronic Elections, & What Radburn Means to Your HOA
Sponsored by: Taylor Management Company, Mirra & Associates LLC, Hill Wallack LLP
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Tuesday November 24, 2020 @ 10:00 AM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND Making the Grade - How to Get Your Property Ready for the New State Safety Inspection Requirements
Sponsored by: Kipcon, Inc., Regency Management Group, Inc., Griffin Alexander, P.C.
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Thursday October 1, 2020 @ 1:30 PM EST
WATCH ON DEMAND Weighty Decisions - Reopening Your HOA Gym or Fitness Center During COVID
Sponsored by: Associa Community Management of New Jersey, PeopleFirst Property & Casualty Services, & Kates Nussman Ellis Farhi & Earle, LLP
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Thursday September 17, 2020 @ 1:30 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND Money Matters - How to Lead Your Community Through COVID-Related Financial Challenges
Sponsored by: Taylor Management Company. Cutolo Barros LLC & Curcio Mirzaian Sirot, LLC
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Thurday July 23, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
Welcome Back - How to Get Your Building (and Board) Up & Running During COVID
Sponsored by: Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP
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Tuesday June 30, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
Clearing the Air - Keeping Your Indoor Environment Clean, Safe, and Contaminant-Free
Sponsored by: O&S Associates, Inc.
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Tuesday June 23, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
Are You Covered? - Understanding the Pandemic's Insurance Coverage Implications
Sponsored by: JGS Insurance
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TUESDAY June 9, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
Moving Forward - Advice on Legal Requirements, Operations, and Engaging Residents Post-COVID
Sponsored by: Associa Community Management of New Jersey
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WEDNESDAY June 3, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
Maintaining Safety, Sanity, and Service as States Reopen During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Sponsored by: Denali Property Management
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WEDNESDAY MAY 20, 2020 @ 10:00 AM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
Be Prepared. Reopening Your Clubhouse and Amenities
Sponsored by: Taylor Management Company
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WEDNESDAY MAY 13, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
COVID, COMMUNICATIONS, & THE LAW - Practical Advice for Boards & Managers
Sponsored by: Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP
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WEDNESDAY MAY 6, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
The Fight Against COVID-19: Keeping Your Community Clean & Your Staff Safe
Sponsored by: First Service Residential
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Thursday August 13, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
COVID Complications - Unraveling the Pandemic's Financial, Physical, & Administrative Crisis for HOAs
Sponsored by: Marcus, Errico, Emmer & Brooks, P.C.
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Tuesday July 21, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
An Ounce of Prevention - Matching Your Reserve Budget to Replacement Costs
Sponsored by: Sterling Remodeling and Restoration/Roof Maxx
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Tuesday June 16, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
Reopening Your Amenities & Common Areas Safely while Minimizing Liability - Practical Advice for Boards & Managers
Sponsored by: Flynn Law Group
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WEDNESDAY MAY 6, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
The Fight Against COVID-19: Keeping Your Community Clean & Your Staff Safe
Sponsored by: First Service Residential
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Thursday September 10, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
Staying Afloat: Legal & Financial Tools for Associations During an Economic Downturn
Sponsored by: Haber Law
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Tuesday July 14, 2020 @ 11:00 AM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
Move Forward? Slow Down? Shut Down? COVID-19: What's Next for Florida Communities
Sponsored by: FirstService Residential
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Thursday June 18, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
Reserves to the Rescue? - Preserving Your Community's Physical and Financial Health
Sponsored by: Association Reserves
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Tuesday June 30, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
Clearing the Air - Keeping Your Indoor Environment Clean, Safe, and Contaminant-Free
Sponsored by: O&S Associates, Inc.
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Thursday June 18, 2020 @ 2:00 PM EST WATCH ON DEMAND
Reserves to the Rescue? - Preserving Your Community's Physical and Financial Health
Sponsored by: Association Reserves
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News

4/20/2021 East Lakeview condo building sells, deconversion to rental underway—RE Journals

Essex Realty Group, Inc. has announced the sale of 663 W. Grace Street, an 80-unit condominium property located in Chicago’s East Lakeview neighborhood.
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4/14/2021 Condo Adviser: When will state guidelines allow my condo association to reopen the pool?—Chicago Tribune

Q. I am a unit owner in a high-rise condominium association and none of our common amenities are open due to COVID-19. What does Gov. Pritzker’s new “bridge phase” plan mean for at least the reopening of our pool?
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4/12/2021 Luxury Living Chicago Realty Hits Leasing Milestones at Multiple Upscale Apartment Buildings Across Downtown Neighborhoods—MultifamilyBiz

Luxury Living Chicago Realty is pleased to announce exclusive leasing and marketing assignments Norweta, The Jax, Logan Apartments and Wolf Point West have reached leasing milestones and are all 95% leased.
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4/8/2021 7 Chicago Real Estate Market Trends to Know—MSN.com

Whether you were born and bred in Chicago or are moving to the third-most populous city in the U.S. for the first time, know that the housing market both echoes national trends and deviates from them.
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4/8/2021 ZSD picks up stalled church condo conversion—The Real Deal

Three years ago, the planned conversion of long-shuttered St. Boniface Catholic Church into a condominium complex won city approval.
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3/30/2021 Multiple Explosive Devices Found In Streeterville High-Rise After Man Found Dead In Condo, Sources Say—CBS News

A death investigation turned into a potentially explosive situation in Streeterville on Wednesday, as the bomb squad found a potentially volatile substance in the man’s condo.
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3/25/2021 With Residential Projects Allowed North Of Lake Street, Developer Proposes 32-Story High-Rise In Fulton Market—Block Club Chicago

A developer is pitching plans for a 32-story apartment high-rise after a decades-long moratorium on new housing in that part of Fulton Market.
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3/25/2021 Chicago City Council passes ordinance requiring real estate developers demolishing existing buildings to pay large fine—WGN News

In an effort to slow gentrification in hot real estate markets such as Pilsen and along the 606 Trail, the Chicago City Council approved a plan Wednesday that requires developers looking to demolish existing buildings to pay a fee of up to $15,000.
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3/23/2021 Chicago-area home sales and prices are seeing double-digit gains. ‘There’s just so few homes and so many buyers.’—Chicago Tribune

Jeff Kingsley and his wife had long planned to leave their Chicago apartment and buy a house in the suburbs after they got married a year and a half ago.
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3/22/2021 REAL ESTATE MATTERS: Moving to avoid board-run condo development—Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Q: I read your response to the 66-year old buyer who was considering the purchase of a home.
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3/22/2021 Developer Proposing 2 New Condo Projects In Albany Park, But Neighbors Want More Time To Review Plans—Block Club Chicago

Developer Platinum Homes wants to build two new condo developments in Albany Park but the neighborhood’s alderman and some neighbors want more time to review one of the projects.
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3/17/2021 A different kind of rent-to-own offer—Crain's Chicago Business

A developer of both for-rent and for-sale buildings in downtown neighborhoods is rolling out an unusual offer: buy a condo, and while you wait for it to be completed, rent an apartment in the building next door.
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3/17/2021 Trump Tower Workers Got Vaccines From West Side Hospital — Whose COO Owns A Condo In Luxury Highrise—Block Club Chicago

Loretto Hospital on the West Side vaccinated workers at Trump Tower Downtown, officials acknowledged Tuesday — but the hospital’s story about how the event happened directly contradicts what a Trump executive said happened.
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3/15/2021 Neighbors rip new plan for stalled Grant Park skyscraper—Crain's Chicago Business

The New York developers trying to restart construction on a stalled 74-story residential high-rise overlooking Grant Park are facing resistance from the project’s next-door neighbors.
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3/12/2021 Courts, legislature looking into cost of getting condo documents—Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

When I wrote my last article about the cost of obtaining condominium documents when selling a unit, I thought I was only expressing my own frustration on behalf of my seller clients.
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3/8/2021 Condos along Chicago’s Gold Coast area targeted by gunfire, cops say—New York Post

Chicago police are warning residents in the city’s upscale Gold Coast neighborhood to be on the lookout for an alleged gunman targeting condo buildings.
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3/5/2021 Five condo buildings about to become apartment buildings—Forest Park Review

The village of Forest Park will soon have 239 new rental units as the deconversion of five condominium buildings on Desplaines Avenue is underway.
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3/3/2021 Quadriplegic In Highland Park Wants Neighbors To Swap Parking Spaces So He Can Fit His Wheelchair-Accessible Van, But They Won’t Do It—CBS 2 News

A quadriplegic in Highland Park has a request for his neighbors.
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3/3/2021 Plan To Convert Historic St. Boniface Church Into Condos Is Back On Track After Years Of Delay, Owner Says—Block Club Chicago

Despite a three-year delay, a neighbor’s plans to preserve and redevelop the St. Boniface church building in West Town’s Noble Square are still in motion, the church’s owner said Monday.
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3/3/2021 Chicago’s home and condo resale markets off to fast start—Loop North News

Strong buyer demand during the pandemic kicked Chicago’s home and condominium resale market off to a fast start in January, analysts say.
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