Chicago Agent is a premier source of local real estate news in the region, publishing dozens of breaking news stories, researched lists and agent profiles every month.

These are the local news articles that received the most page views during 2025:

1. MRED highlights its Private Listing Network after Clear Cooperation update

Midwest Real Estate Data said the updated National Association of REALTORS® Clear Cooperation Policy mirrors the MLS’s Private Listing Network, which was implemented in 2016.

2. Zillow: MRED private listings ‘reinforce segregation’ 

The allegation is the latest volley between the Chicagoland MLS and the real estate platform over MRED’s Private Listing Network. 

3. The hottest housing market is in Illinois — 2 hours outside of Chicago

Rockford is technically the fifth-largest city in Illinois. But according to Realtor.com, it’s the hottest housing market in the nation.

4. This Chicago suburb ranks among the top travel destinations worldwide

Illinois’ own Oak Park came in at No. 48 on Travel Lemmings’ list of world’s top 50 travel destinations.

5. Chicago office-to-apartment conversions to increase 28%

Chicago is No. 4 among U.S. metro areas with 3,606 units in its office-to-apartments pipeline.