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NAR’s 2020 Generational Trends Report shows that young millennials and the silent generation value similar things when buying homes.
ShowingTime’s index points to growing demand for listings in the Midwest, signaling a competitive spring housing market is in the works.
We knew property taxes were high, but a new study shows how our state compares to the rest of the nation on this important homebuyer metric.
Thad Wong and Mike Golden discuss the state of the market, up-and-coming towns and neighborhoods in Chicagoland, and what agents should look for in the coming decade in a recent webinar.
Though the luxury market has seen a bit of a slowdown in the Chicago metro area, Coldwell Banker’s annual Global Luxury Report offers insight into shifting priorities and design trends.
The two organizations joined together to provide members the resources and tools that will help more African Americans purchase homes.
Here’s why commutes matter more, even though we’re commuting less than ever.
A new report by Redfin ranks large U.S. cities by walkability. Chicagoland made the list, despite a small drop in its Walk Score.
Rents up slightly nationwide in February. Find out where Chicago ranked.
It turns out back porches and decks are key must-haves for house hunters. Find out how buyer wants and needs break down by generation.
While the pursuit of new or better employment prospects normally motivates people to take on a long-distance move, recent data suggests that Americans may now be more inclined to relocate for housing related reasons.
Affordability is a big driver in the country’s hottest real estate markets, according to Redfin. See how Chicagoland did.
Recent data shows costs to rent an apartment are rising all across the Midwest. But there are a few ways you can help your clients find the right fit for their budget.
While both international and local headwinds are making some nervous, Marcus & Millichap’s 2020 outlook touts strengths in Chicagoland and in the sector overall.
The Chicago Fed’s senior economist breaks down some of the more common misconceptions about the chance of recession in 2020 and offers thoughts on how real estate pros can be better consumers of economic data.
As your clients look ahead to possibly listing in spring, make sure you understand what’s causing remodeling costs to increase so rapidly and how homeowners are adjusting in response.