We cover quite a few stories here at Chicago Agent, always with our finger on the pulse of what matters in real estate. Whether it’s a new study out by Federal Reserve analyzing the financial crisis, new statistics from the National Association of Realtors on existing-home sales, or data from the Pew Research Center suggesting a dramatic rise in multigenerational homes, we always keep one thing in mind – if it’s valuable to Realtors and relevant to the world of real estate, we’re covering it on these pages.

And with that in mind, here are the top stories of 2011:

10. Veteran Agent Jeanine McShea Moves to Koenig & Strey

9. Home Showing Compromised in Deathly Manner

8. 2011 Truth About Agents Survey

7. The Real Estate Industry Mourns the Loss of Doug Ayers

6. Who’s Who 2011

5. NAR to Raise Membership Dues

4. 2011 Agents’ Choice Awards

3. Making the Right Move

2. Jameson Sotheby’s President Charged with Shoplifting

1. Real Data 2011