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Breaking into the luxury market starts with crafting a presence

Building a luxury real estate brand starts with a luxurious website, says Malte Kramer, founder and CEO of Luxury Presence.

Survey Results: How Chicago agents define luxury real estate

What are luxury buyers looking for? How do you define a luxury listing? We asked, you answered.

Ashlee Fox, Starck Real Estate, Barrington

“Dress for you, but don’t forget that you are your brand,” says Ashlee Fox, a stylish agent with Starck Real Estate in Barrington.

Chicago Housing Scorecard: Starts rise as sales slide

At the same time, days on market rose, and existing-home sales declined.

MRED highlights its Private Listing Network after Clear Cooperation update

Midwest Real Estate Data said the updated National Association of REALTORS® Clear Cooperation Policy mirrors the MLS’s Private Listing Network, which was implemented in 2016.

March’s interest-rate slide prompts jump in pending home sales 

The National Association of REALTORS’® Pending Home Sales Index rose 6.9% in March, compared to economists’ expectations of a smaller 1% gain.

BHHS Chicago promotes Egan to managing broker of North Region

The new managing broker, Jill Egan, previously served as assistant manager of the North Region offices. 

Private listings: Harbinger of seller choice or threat to market equality?

Compass and NWMLS have been engaged in a months-long back-and-forth regarding private listings and NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy. The latest development? A federal lawsuit.

Texas castle fit for a king

Located on Lake Whitney in Clifton, Texas, this fairytale behemoth is known as Parsons Castle.

March home sales slide in Illinois, Chicagoland but inch higher in the city 

At the same time, “historically low” inventory managed to post gains, Illinois REALTORS® said. 

New-home sales climb in March in the face of high mortgage rates

The pace of sales rose 7.4% compared to February, topping analyst estimates by a large margin.

Matthew Gardner’s Q1 2025 market insights

Prominent real estate economist Matthew Gardner shares insights on the first quarter of 2025 — including his takes on tariffs, immigration, brokerage acquisitions, mortgage rates and more.

Suburban homes take longer to sell in March

In addition to homes sales declining, deals also took longer to close, Mainstreet REALTORS® said.

Konsler promoted to EVP at Christie’s

Nicole Konsler most recently served as vice president of pl@form education at Christie’s International.

MBA: Mortgage applications fall almost 13% on interest rate surge 

The average 30-year mortgage saw its contract interest rate jump to 6.90% from 6.81% the week before, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. 

Spooky 1875 Massachusetts mansion with haunted history

The S.K. Pierce mansion, an alleged hotspot for paranormal activity, hit the market for $1.2 million earlier this month.

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