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Chicago can't collect real estate transfer tax from buyers of homes sold by Fannie, Freddie, judge says

By Jonathan Bilyk | Friday, Sep 30, 2016 @ 5:53pm

The city of Chicago should not be allowed to sidestep laws barring cities from collecting taxes on real estate sold by federal mortgage lending giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by simply passing on the tax bills to those buying the properties from Fannie and Freddie, a federal judge has ruled.
Council defers mayor's affordable housing plan; it would benefit fund with multi-million dollar balance

By The Cook County Record | Wednesday, Feb 4, 2015 @ 10:47am

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