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@properties and Christie’s International Real Estate opt to settle broker-commission lawsuits

At World Properties LLC, the Chicago-based company that owns @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate, has agreed to settle all claims brought by sellers relating to broker commissions.

After four months of growth, builder confidence remains flat in April

The survey also revealed that 22% of builders cut home prices this month, down from 24% in March and 36% in December.

Hailed as a win for NAR, Supreme Court rules against large development fees

NAR and other housing groups backed the lawsuit and submitted statements to the justices.

DOJ can resume its antitrust investigation into NAR, appeals panel rules

An appeals panel ruled the DOJ could resume its antitrust investigation into NAR. 

Chicago named a top city for fixer-upper savings

Chicago is one of the best cities in the country to save and make money on a fixer-upper, a new report found.

Chicago Agent exclusive: NAR Chief Legal Officer Katie Johnson discusses the association’s settlement

What will change for Realtors under the NAR settlement? Katie Johnson explains.

NAR settles compensation lawsuits for $418 million and will ban commissions on MLS

NAR will prohibit offers of broker compensation or commission on the MLS.

Home prices have risen twice as fast as inflation for 60 years — but that trend may be reversing

U.S. home prices are 24 times higher than they were in 1963 — while overall inflation is just 10 times higher.

2 Illinois towns rank as best places for homebuyers on a budget

Two Illinois towns topped a recent ranking of the most desirable places for households with a yearly income of $75,000 to buy: Champaign and Peoria.

Mark Willis replaces Marc King as president at Keller Williams

Willis previously served as Keller Williams president from 2002 to 2005 and CEO from 2005 to 2015.

NAR praises Biden’s proposals to address housing affordability  

NAR President Kevin Sears also raised concerns about Biden Administration regulations that could create hurdles to affordability. 

What history tells us about today’s interest rates

If your buyer is having a hard time moving on from 2021 and accepting the reality of today’s rates, a history lesson may help.

New listings in Chicagoland hit record low as recession fears loom

In January, just 130,475 new properties were listed in Chicagoland. That’s the lowest monthly number seen since data tracking began in 2008.

RE/MAX Legends acquires RE/MAX Central

RE/MAX Legends, which is headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, has acquired the Roselle-based firm RE/MAX Central.

Examining homeownership rates across racial groups

A recent NAR report details the persistent gaps in homeownership rates among racial groups, particularly for Black buyers.

Dawn McKenna Group lists Naples, Florida, compound for $295 million, a new U.S. record 

If it sells for close to the asking price, the sprawling family compound would be the most expensive residential sale in U.S. history.

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