Posts by Kerrie Kennedy

How low rates may be keeping the U.S. economy afloat

Lower interest rates are not only keeping the market steady, they may be prolonging a housing expansion at a time of year when the market naturally begins to slow...

How to stay relevant in the age of iBuyers

While iBuyers aren’t really active in Chicago yet, other markets are seeing a vastly different picture. That’s why the session on iBuyers was one of the most highly anticipated panels at the Accelerate Summit event put on earlier this month...

New-home sales down in September; experts blame supply woes

Lack of inventory is stalling growth. Learn why some are saying they don’t expect housing starts to reach pre-recession levels until...

Construction ramping up, but not enough to meet demand

Housing rebound continues, says the National Association of Home Builders, but it depends on where you...

Employee or independent contractor?

A lawsuit against Florida-based Cervera Real Estate – and a new bill passed in California – raise the question of classification....

Real estate marketing 101, courtesy of Facebook

A guide from the social media giant offers insights on digital marketing strategies for...

Chicago owners overvalue homes, but inch closer to appraisers’ opinions

Overall, home values made their largest monthly climb in five years, which means homeowners and appraisers are more likely to agree on market...

Return of spot loans could reinvigorate condo market

HUD has loosened its rules regarding FHA loans for condos. Learn what that means for your...

Chicago home prices deemed ‘normal’

A new report shows home prices are up but not as much as they were a year ago, citing slower growth driving the millennial...

Mortgage sans marriage

Brokers share tips for working with unmarried buyers, as well as their stories of going through the experience themselves — for better or for worse....

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