New survey data has uncovered the secret reason for why housing has yet to fully recover – though admittedly, it’s a pretty straightforward explanation. #144553105 / gettyimages.com Interest rates remain at historic lows. Home price gains have moderated, and

Immigrants already play a large role in housing, but that role will only grow more pronounced in the coming years. #118977667 / gettyimages.com Here’s an eye-opening stat for you – from 2010 to 2020, immigrants in the U.S. will

With a strong multifamily sector driving activity, housing construction put up some fantastic numbers in July. #162749020 / gettyimages.com The homebuilding sector exceeded expectations in July, with housing starts soaring to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.093 million, according

We’ve been reporting for some time that housing is being largely driven by higher-income consumers (while first-time homebuyer numbers stall), but new stats on mortgages in 2014 really drive that trend home. Check out our infographic below for some

Millennials are poised to be the next big source of housing demand, but far too many of them are still grounded in their parent’s homes; why is that? Using new survey data from Fannie Mae, we’ve put together the

Improvements to the housing market have been pushing the nation towards recovery, but a new survey says some consumers remain wary. #186817598 / gettyimages.com While housing, in many parts of the country, has seen a steady stream of improvements

The condo market is showing signs of rebirth, but Chicago new construction still leans heavily for rentals. Though the condo market is making a slow and steady recovery here in Chicago, it still has some ways to go before

Lending standards have loosened since a year ago, but student debt is still keeping Millennials out of homeownership. #173865930 / gettyimages.com So much is said about why Millennials have been largely staying away from the housing market, but a

Negotiations call for a certain amount of assertiveness to make sure your clients get what they deserve, but how do you when it’s enough? #182793260 / gettyimages.com One of the hallmarks of a quality negotiator, especially in regards to real

Recent analysis by the CFPB has spurred changes to FICO, but how will those changes impact your real estate business, if at all? #114854649 / gettyimages.com FICO, aka the most prevalent credit-rating system in the U.S. and a key

It’s been quite the quest, wading through the market’s low inventory, but could the market finally be changing course? #108126479 / gettyimages.com “Low inventory” has, arguably, been the most persistent meme in the housing recovery; indeed, it’s rare to

“Curb Appeal” is a term thrown around often by consumers and agents alike, but an interesting new infographic from SensationalColor.com shows just how valuable the concept can be when selling a home. Click on the graphic below for its

Foreclosure timelines in some states can take more than three years; is our fine state among such illustrious company? #167335661 / gettyimages.com We’ll cut straight to the chase – according to the latest Mortgage Monitor from Black Knight Financial

Raising a family in the city can be tough, which is why we’ve provided a list of the top five family-friendly neighborhoods in Chicago. #130901875 / gettyimages.com Every major city is, in large part, defined by the areas in

We all know that higher interest rates lead to larger mortgage payments, but the impacts differ substantially across the nation’s metro areas. #467982755 / gettyimages.com It’s one of the essential truisms in real estate – higher mortgage rates equal

Housing is still the biggest overall reason for moving in America, but what are the specifics behind those moves? #183748163 / gettyimages.com Nearly 36 million people moved in the United States between 2012 and 2013, and housing was the