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NAACP and NAREB announce partnership to increase black homeownership

The two organizations joined together to provide members the resources and tools that will help more African Americans purchase homes.

The commute factor: Why it’s become the ultimate deal breaker for buyers

Here’s why commutes matter more, even though we’re commuting less than ever.

Chicago makes 10 most walkable cities list

A new report by Redfin ranks large U.S. cities by walkability. Chicagoland made the list, despite a small drop in its Walk Score.

Zumper: Rents up in Chicago

Rents up slightly nationwide in February. Find out where Chicago ranked.

What features should you highlight in your listing? Study says look outside

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.

Homes, neighborhoods draw more people to Chicagoland than jobs

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.

Redfin lists the hottest neighborhoods in Chicago

Affordability is a big driver in the country’s hottest real estate markets, according to Redfin. See how Chicagoland did.

Rents are rising in Chicagoland. Here’s how tenant reps can help

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.

Despite uncertainty, strong hiring buoys multifamily investment in Chicago

While both international and local headwinds are making some nervous, Marcus & Millichap’s 2020 outlook touts strengths in Chicagoland and in the sector overall.

How to sound smarter next time you’re asked about recession risk

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.

Kitchen renovations surge, but so do prices

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.

Seeing 2020: Real estate predictions from the experts

As the decade comes to a close, we’re looking ahead. We reached out to a handful of insightful real estate leaders to get their thoughts on what the next ten years might look like, and what industry professionals need to do to get ready.

A roundup of real estate predictions reports

This time of year, there are so many organizations, economists and experts offering their thoughts on what’s to come in the next year that it’s hard to keep up. Here’s a quick look at what we’ve gleaned so far.

Real estate myths exposed

Just because something is repeated over and over again doesn’t make it true. Here’s are a few ideas that Chicagoland real estate experts wish they could finally put to rest in 2020.

Determining the future of Chicagoland: Consumer confidence, investment and ‘hipsturbias’

The Urban Land Institute’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate report offers a forecast of what municipalities have going for them, and where possible threats lurk in the near future. See what they have to say about Chicagoland.

How the rent vs. buy calculation has changed in Chicagoland

Looking at real estate data over the last decade, some clear trends emerge in terms of costs, demographics and housing stock. See how this has impacted the market in the Chicago area.

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