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eXp Realty launches new homes division

eXp Realty has launched its New Homes division, which is designed to give agents a competitive edge in the new construction market, from boutique urban builds to large-scale master-planned communities. 

MLS, local Realtor associations counts continue to decline in 2025

The number of multiple listing services and local Realtor associations across the country declined again in 2025, as consolidation continues to reshape the industry, according to the 2026 Organized Real Estate Indices from T3 Sixty’s Real Estate Almanac. 

Report: 41% of Americans plan to move in 2026

Many Americans are planning a move this year, driven by lifestyle changes, family needs and homeownership goals, according to the 2026 State of Moving Forecast Survey by American Home Shield. 

Chicago Housing Scorecard: Starts, sales decline

At the same time, housing inventory declined as well.

Chicagoland lending: Buyer optimism grows as rates shift

The lending landscape in Chicagoland is looking up, and that’s terrific news for agents and their clients.

Chicago’s market outlook: What the data says about 2026

Chicago’s economy is performing better than its reputation suggests, and that performance has direct implications for housing in 2026 and beyond.

Harthside Realtors joins Century 21

The brokerage is now doing business as CENTURY 21 Harthside Realtors. 

Compass strikes deal with Redfin, ‘coming soon’ listings to receive priority placement

The decision reverses Redfin’s former stance that it would stand with Zillow and refuse to share listings unless they were publicly available on all listing sites.

Geodome secluded in the woods

The geodesic dome is listed by Sheneur Menaker and Zev Eisenberg of Hudson Modern for $499,000.

Existing-home sales decrease 8.4% in January

Existing-home sales decreased by 8.4% in January, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ Existing-Home Sales Report.

Want more real estate leads from LinkedIn? Here’s how AI can make it happen

If you think the LinkedIn algorithm is working against you, you’re asking the wrong question. The issue isn’t frequency. It’s a strategy.

Mortgage rates dip below 6% for first time in 3 years

The rate passed the important psychological boundary just as the spring buying season is set to begin, Freddie Mac said. 

NAR launches Influencer Program

The Influencer Program replaces NAR’s former Surrogate Program.

Rechat now integrated with Canva

Canva designs can now be added directly to Rechat with one click, Rechat said in a press release, further consolidating agent workflow.

REMAX: Chicago home sales fall year over year in January

U.S. home sales declined 6% year over year and 32% month over month in January, according to the latest REMAX National Housing Report.  

Luxe Group leaves RE/MAX Legends, goes independent

The Hinsdale-based brokerage was founded by mother-daughter team Mimi Luna and Aminah Yassin. 

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