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Case-Shiller: Again, Chicago leads the nation in home-price growth

The pace of home-price growth rose nationally but with significant regional differences.

UrbanStreet Group, Wingspan Development Group complete merger

Under the new structure, UrbanStreet will lead multifamily development, while Wingspan will focus its development efforts on commercial sectors.

JLL secures $332M financial package for NEMA Chicago

JLL represented the borrower, Crescent Heights, in the five-year, fixed-rate loan through New York Life Insurance Company.

REMAX: Chicago home sales dip in July

Nationally, home sales in the 46 metro areas surveyed by REMAX rose 2.5% year over year and slipped 5.7% month over month. 

Baird & Warner offering agent access to Zillow Showcase through exclusive program

The customized Zillow Showcase package is available to Baird & Warner agents without a monthly contract, allowing them to pay per listing.

Illinois REALTORS® partners with local governments for Illinois Housing Supply Accelerator Program

Governmental affairs directors will work directly with mayors, county leaders, planners, local officials and housing stakeholders to identify and remove barriers that are delaying or preventing new construction. 

Wheaton makes Realtor.com’s Hottest ZIP Codes list

According to the report, buyers in these markets bring stronger financial profiles than the national norm, with higher average down payments and credit scores.

Chicago sellers are back in control: Matthew Gardner’s Q2 2026 housing market update

Economist Matthew Gardner joins Chicago Agent to discuss factors making waves in the national real estate climate, like the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, plus local themes like Chicagoland sellers regaining the upper hand.

Becovic Residential acquires The Vivian for $25.6M

The nine-story building was constructed in 1921 as the Rogers Park Hotel. 

Case-Shiller: Chicago leads nation for May home-price growth

Nationally, home-price growth topped 1% for the first time in 2026.

Suburban Chicago housing market posts solid June despite elevated prices, interest rates

Single-family home sales were up 4.8% year over year, while attached home sales rose 1.8%. 

Chicagoland sales, prices rise while inventory falls in June

The same trends were seen in the city of Chicago and across Illinois. 

REMAX: Chicago home sales gain ground in June

Nationally, home sales in the 51 metro areas surveyed by REMAX showed measured growth of 8.9% month over month and 7.8% year over year, REMAX said. 

Preliminary injunction hearing held in Zillow lawsuit against Compass, MRED

The hearing will determine whether Zillow can continue enforcing its ban on MRED’s listing feed while its lawsuit against Compass and MRED proceeds toward trial. 

Technology isn’t replacing Realtors, it’s helping the best ones stand out

If it feels like every day brings a new AI tool, social media trend or app being promoted as the one thing you need to succeed, you’re not alone. Many agents are experiencing technology fatigue. It’s one of the

Realtor.com: Median list price in Chicago rises in June

Nationally, the median list price slipped 2.4%, marking the eighth month in a row of declines. 

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