Posts by Timothy Inklebarger

Redfin: Housing shortage prompts bidding wars

Good news for sellers: Homes on the market under $1 million are receiving multiple offers in desirable cities....

Purchase applications in Illinois beat out last year’s numbers

Economists with the Mortgage Bankers Association predict mortgage rates will remain low for the next couple of years, though there is at least one scenario under which they could rise more...

Redfin: Over half of big-city dwellers working from home want out

More than half of those working remotely said they would leave the city if they didn’t have to go into an...

Chicago leads the way in Top 250 Latino Agents list

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals released its Top 250 Latino Agents Report, recognizing the best Latino agents in the business. How did Chicago...

Despite industry objections, qualified mortgage patch still expected to expire

Though NAR has urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to extend the rule, the agency’s director would only agree to take into account disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic in managing the...

The luxury market’s secret weapon in the COVID-19 crisis

What’s happening with Chicago’s luxury market since the onset of the novel coronavirus pandemic? It depends on how you look at...

Westworld reimagined

Get a taste of the Wild West with Palazzo Lavaca, a 6,750-square-foot residence and event space in Austin, Texas, on the market for $4.95...

If you are a dreamer, come in

You won’t find “A Light in the Attic” in this World War II Balloon Barge, located quite literally “Where the Sidewalk...

NAR survey: Buyers want home offices, yards and larger residences

The weekly flash survey by the National Association of Realtors shows that buyers are looking for different features...

Lifestyle adjustments from COVID-19 will change homebuyer preferences

NAR’s vice president of demographics and behavioral insights says rising preference away from metro areas could be a boon to smaller...

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