Here’s what happened this week in real estate news:

The Fed Won’t Be Raising Rates Soon…We Think
The Fed will meet in late January, and after that in mid-March; so, interest rates will go up in April at the absolute earliest.

The Top-Selling Suburbs Are…
We received the latest sales numbers, and certain Chicagoland suburbs remain strong with demand.

End of the Year Countdown: Our Top Stories!
Check out what stories were our top cover stories, news stories, Short Lists, Agent Snapshots, My Styles, Real Data pages and Who’s Who profiles.

Here’s what else you missed this week:
EXIT Strategy’s Lakeview Pantry Holiday Food Drive
5 Important Stats in the Latest New Home Sales Report
Plans Unveiled for Jeannie Gang’s Supertall Chicago Tower
Congress Extends Mortgage Forgiveness Act in Chicagoland
Chicago Approves Stern Tower