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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. 

Local real estate leaders voice support, cautious optimism on 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

The bill focuses on increasing housing supply, easing development barriers, expanding financing options and supporting a wider range of housing needs across the country.

Case-Shiller: Chicago home-price growth leads nation in April

S&P Dow Jones Indices noted that inflation outpaced national home-price appreciation for the 11th month in a row. 

REMAX: Chicago home sales surge in May

Home sales in the 51 metro areas surveyed by REMAX rose 7.9% month over month and slid 0.5% year over year. 

NAHREP: Chicagoland’s top Latino mortgage originators

Saul Pinela is the top-transacting Latino mortgage originator in Chicagoland, according to the annual Top 250 ranking from the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.

Mainstreet REALTORS® announces 2026 20 Under 40 honorees

Mainstreet REALTORS® has announced its 2026 20 Under 40 honorees, celebrating emerging leaders in Chicagoland real estate.

NAR: Existing-home sales top expectations in May with 3.2% gain

Inventory rose 3.3% month over month and 0.6% year over year to 1.55 million homes, which equals a 4.5-month supply of unsold inventory, NAR said. 

NAHREP: Chicagoland’s top Latino agents 2026

Jesus Perez is the top-transacting Latino agent in Chicagoland, according to the annual Top 250 Latino Agents ranking from the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.

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