Posts by James F. McClister

Long-time NAR CEO Dale Stinton retires

After 11 years as the National Association of Realtors’ chief executive, and more...

8 reasons President Obama was housing’s champion

President Obama’s legacy will take shape over the coming years, but one thing is...

Chicago is a top 10 market for immigration – that is great for housing

There are more than 44 million immigrants living in the U.S. They account...

5 striking predictions on where housing is heading in 2017

Nearing the end of another year, speculation is now hitting its greatest height for...

How a slight rise in Chicago home prices damages affordability

Affordability is a chief concern in the Chicago real estate market, as it is...

Trump’s immigration policies may dramatically increase foreclosures

There are about 11 million illegal immigrants in the U.S., eight million of whom are...

Real estate leaders show concern for the 2017 market

We are only a few weeks away from the New Year, and a...

4 reasons suburban markets are thriving – and will only grow stronger

Over the last 15 years, 91 percent of population growth in the country’s...

A majority of consumers are terrified of the mortgage process

The overwhelming majority (92 percent) of U.S. consumers recognize buying a home as...

Chicago is the country’s No. 1 investor market

In analyzing the country’s biggest residential real estate markets, weighing cap and rental...

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