The summer is expected to bring an uptick in the pace of home sales, the association said. 

Nationally, home sales slid 1.4% year over year but increased 11.3% month over month, RE/MAX said. 

At the same time, listings under contract declined, and closings rose. 

For many renters, like new grads, people who travel frequently for work, recent divorcees or young couples, living small just makes more sense.

Listings under contract were also probing new heights for 2025, according to the MLS’s Weekly Market Snapshot. 

The fifth and final phase of Parkside at Old Town will add 99 market-rate and affordable apartments to the community. 

Brenda Bill has joined Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group from @properties, where she will continue to serve clients throughout Naperville.

New CFO Tim Dieffenbecher previously served with CEO Chris Czarnecki at Broadstone Net Lease and Broadstone Real Estate. 

Naso will be responsible for overseeing the association’s core operations, implementation of the strategic plan and delivering high-quality service to its members. 

The independent brokerage has been led by Pat Callan for 31 years. Its 20 agents handled $130.0 million in sales in 2024.

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

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.

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