The median sales price of new homes sold in April rose 8% to $422,500 from $391,100 in March, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development reported.

Home prices continued to rise across the country in March, but the rate of increase slowed yet again, according to the latest S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index. 

Midwest Real Estate Data restored Zillow’s access to its licensed listing data May 22 after a federal judge granted Zillow’s request for a preliminary injunction, ordering MRED to reinstate listing feeds to its consumer websites while the companies’ legal

Baird & Warner has named sixth-generation family member Lucy Baird to chief stewardship officer and vice chair of the board and promoted Laura Ellis to chief revenue officer.  “Stewardship and good governance are at the core of Baird & Warner’s culture and success,” said

The Lombard-based brokerage will now do business as ERA Partners. 

The pace of closed sales is only expected to increase through the summer, Illinois REALTORS® said. 

Homes that sold quickly in Chicago were significantly more likely to go above asking price than those in the broader market in early 2026, according to a Zillow analysis. 

Among the top 50 metro areas, Boston and Miami led the pack. 

RE/MAX Premier has acquired Villager Realty, bringing 20 agents to its Lake Forest office, specializing in residential, luxury and more.

Zillow has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Midwest Real Estate Data and Compass over an April agreement to share Compass’s listings through MRED’s private listing network.

The market for luxury housing across Chicagoland remains strong despite low inventory, rising construction costs and interest rates still hovering above 6%.

S&P Dow Jones Indices noted that inflation outpaced national home-price appreciation for the ninth month in a row.

CENTURY 21 Circle has expanded into Michigan, opening an office in Sparta and bringing on Kelley Real Estate Group to serve clients in the region.

Midwest Real Estate Data is expanding its multiple listing service nationwide, giving any licensed real estate agent access to its platform and Private Listing Network.

The spring market is off to a competitive start across Chicagoland suburbs, according to Mainstreet REALTORS®’ March data report. 

Property taxes in Cook County have climbed much faster than inflation and wage growth over the past 30 years, a new study from the Cook County Treasurer’s Office shows.