Posts by Kerrie Kennedy

Flip or flop? Profits are down, according to a new report

The days of a quick flip and big profit seems to be a thing of the past, according to a new...

Do your clients understand the real cost of homeownership? New polls suggest they don’t

Two new studies point to the fact that many buyers don’t have a complete picture of what it costs to buy and own a...

Chicago ranked 6th among 50 most sustainable cities

Chicago earns a top spot in this new ranking thanks to its walkability and access to transportation, as well as its growth in LEED-certified...

VA loans are fueling a new generation of buyers

Cash-strapped Generation Z and millennial veterans are taking advantage of  VA loans that allow them to purchase with $0 down payment, no mortgage insurance, flexible credit guidelines and the industry's lowest average interest...

Is Chicagoland safe? It’s complicated.

A new study purports to reveal the safest cities in...

The boomers are coming: Here’s what’s on their homebuying list

Some builders are saying “OK, boomer: What do you want in a house?” Here are some of the top amenities this demographic may be searching for....

Same house, different day

Three is a lucky number for Noah Levy, a broker in Coldwell Banker’s Winnetka office. That’s the number of times she’s sold the same exact home in Highland...

The homeownership gap is closing, albeit slowly

Minority homeownership, which plummeted during the Great Recession, is climbing back...

Harvard report projects vibrant housing market, provided construction ramps up

The Joint Center for Housing Studies' State of the Nation’s Housing report stresses the need for more...

Latest jobs report beats expectations

After the October jobs report showed unexpected labor market strength, experts believe the Fed will be unlikely to plan further rate...

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