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Report: Chicago property taxes rise 182% in 30 years

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. 

CENTURY 21 Integra acquires Realty Executives Advance in Schaumburg

CENTURY 21 Integra has acquired Realty Executives Advance in Schaumburg, expanding its footprint across Chicagoland.  

Viewpoints: Brokers oppose Washington’s ‘Millionaires Tax’

Forty-one states tax millionaires as part of standard income taxes, although Washington is the sixth state to enact tax law specific to millionaires.

NSBAR, NICAR name Realtors of the year

The recipients are Ethan Nagar with REMAX American Dream and Myra Nimchaiyong with Century 21 SGR Commercial. 

MRED expands MLS access to non-Realtor participants through associations

Midwest Real Estate Data is moving toward an “open MLS” model, a shift that would eventually allow both Realtor and non-Realtor participants to access the MLS.

REMAX: Chicago home sales jump in February

Nationally, home sales in the 51 metro areas surveyed by REMAX declined 3.2% year over year and rose 11.1% month over month. 

Late May is the most profitable time of year to list in Chicago

Though the most lucrative week to list varies by city and region, spring is undoubtedly the smartest season to list.

Naperville leads suburban Chicago home sales in February

Home sales slowed across suburban Chicago in February, but Naperville led the region with 63 detached home sales during the month, a 16.7% increase compared to last year, according to Mainstreet REALTORS®. 

Mainstreet names Brian Palm 2026 Realtor of the Year

Mainstreet REALTORS® has named Brian Palm, designated managing broker and president of Palm Real Estate Ventures, Inc. in Naperville, as its 2026 Realtor of the Year. 

Pending home sales rise in February, portending a strong spring selling season

Regionally, pending sales rose in the Midwest, South and West, and declined in the Northeast on a month-over-month basis.

Chicago Housing Scorecard: Starts, sales decline

At the same time, housing inventory declined as well.

Chicagoland lending: Buyer optimism grows as rates shift

The lending landscape in Chicagoland is looking up, and that’s terrific news for agents and their clients.

Chicago’s market outlook: What the data says about 2026

Chicago’s economy is performing better than its reputation suggests, and that performance has direct implications for housing in 2026 and beyond.

Harthside Realtors joins Century 21

The brokerage is now doing business as CENTURY 21 Harthside Realtors. 

REMAX: Chicago home sales fall year over year in January

U.S. home sales declined 6% year over year and 32% month over month in January, according to the latest REMAX National Housing Report.  

Luxe Group leaves RE/MAX Legends, goes independent

The Hinsdale-based brokerage was founded by mother-daughter team Mimi Luna and Aminah Yassin. 

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