Borrowing money can be a tricky undertaking for first-time homebuyers, but that’s long been the case in communities of color, where disparities in lending are a reality in the industry.

Learn why the foreclosure rate is unlikely to reach the previous recession’s level, though changes in homebuying social norms are here to stay.

New listings back above pre-COVID-19 levels nationwide but still down from the previous year, according to realtor.com.

In these unprecedented times, it’s hard to know what’s next for the economy. But a few stark facts about the housing market will shape activity in 2021, according to local investors and economists.

Chicagoans are looking for smaller, more affordable homes in the COVID-19 era, according to a new report from Point2.

ATTOM Data Solutions’ report of increased equity in residences across the country could be good news for the nation’s ability to absorb potential wave of foreclosures.

Nearly two million jobs were restored in July, as the economy struggles to return to pre-pandemic levels.

Report finds lower cost of living, higher median earnings compared to national average.

A survey conducted by Meyers Research shows that homebuyer confidence has actually increased during the pandemic; what’s changed is where people want to live.

A new report from The Real Estate Center at DePaul University checks in on how the industry and Chicago’s economy are doing halfway through a challenging year.

RealtyHop asks whether homeownership is affordable for the average family. See how Chicago did.

Contract activity up over last year “remarkable,” according to NAR chief economist.

Zillow reports that homes typically went under contract in two weeks.

Now might be a good time for brokers to make sure their online assets are in order, according to a new report from Today.

See how the Midwest did last month compared to the rest of the nation.

It’s still a seller’s market as buyers extend the spring shopping season into summer, according to Realtor.com chief economist Danielle Hale.