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. 

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 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.