Zemon will oversee all aspects of Creation’s real estate business alongside founding members David Sellers and Bob Agahi.

“I’m sorry” — it’s a simple but powerful statement. An apology not only acknowledges wrongdoing, but provides a platform to begin to move forward.

“Homeowners will see the value of their homes rise, but first-time homebuyers will face tougher competition from out-of-towners with big budgets.” — Daryl Fairweather, Redfin chief economist

Guaranteed Rate’s Amir Syed has been appointed to the board of directors of CAR

Dan Cerovac has joined Cardinal Financial Company, Limited Partnership as a branch manager charged with growing Cardinal’s south Chicagoland market.

“Historically low-interest rates, a shortage of new housing inventory and limited new construction have contributed to rising home prices nationwide.” — Don Ganguly, senior vice president of Mynd Investor Services

The decline of home mortgage interest rates is continuing to fuel homebuying demand in December, pushing the median home-sale price up 13% nationwide to $334,300, according to a new report from online broker Redfin.

Joe Castillo and Erika Villegas have acquired RE/MAX Town & Country in Aurora. 

The Swanepoel Power 200 ranks leaders from all sectors of the residential real estate industry — here are Illinois’ top players.

Cindy Lee and Sally Lee-Zhao have joined the Northbrook office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago.