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WikiRealty Launches in Chicago

WikiRealty brings a fresh perspective to the real estate industry. Capitalizing on the growing infusion of technology into the real estate market, the recent official launch of WikiRealty in Chicago marks the culmination of years of hard work from

Is Chicagoland’s Inventory Heading Towards a Surplus?

New State of the Real Estate Market from Movoto highlights significant gains in inventory throughout the country, but not every metro was so lucky. #92418005 / gettyimages.com It’s been a good year for the Windy City and things are

Chicago Boasts Highest Price Per Square Foot Increases in Nation

May was another banner month on the price per square foot front, according to the latest numbers from Movoto. #152405650 / gettyimages.com Price per square foot in the Chicagoland housing market rose an incredible 27.6 percent year-over-year in May,

CoreLogic Report: Chicagoland Home Prices Rise, Pace Slows

New report finds home prices on the rise all throughout the nation – How did we do? #184395627 / gettyimages.com A new report from CoreLogic, released earlier this month, revealed that home prices in Chicagoland are continuing to ebb their way

Baird & Warner Introduces New Website

Baird & Warner launched a new website, specifically designed with the user in mind. The new site features high-tech improvements, including faster and more refined search results, simpler navigation and more detailed neighborhood and home descriptions. It was created

CoreLogic Report: How Does Chicagoland Stack Up?

A new report from CoreLogic shows a slight increase in the amount of equity in the market – but some did better than others. #466666229 / gettyimages.com The timeline of the housing crisis unfolded differently from state to state, with some feeling

Chicagoland Asking Prices Post Dramatic Growth

Asking prices remained quite strong in our metro area in May, according to fresh numbers from Trulia. #159405477 / gettyimages.com The good times continued to roll for home prices in the Chicagoland area in May, with asking prices rising 13.5

New Legislation Has Industry Insiders Drawing Battle Lines

SB2664 passes the state General Assembly, but arguing sides has “veto” ringing in the governor’s ears. #129313580 / gettyimages.com In 1963, the Illinois General Assembly passed into action the Condominium Property Act. For more than four decades, the legislation has

M/I Homes Launches New Pleasant Square Development in Schaumburg

#175422935 / gettyimages.com M/I Homes recently held a grand opening for Pleasant Square, its newest Schaumburg development. The townhome community will be located at the northwest corner of Roselle and Schaumburg roads, while maintaining vicinity in the Olde Schaumburg

New Report Has Chicagoland Homebuyers Smiling

New report from CoreLogic details the slow, but steady recovery of the nation’s housing market as states plow through pending foreclosures – how did your city do? #172917078 / gettyimages.com As one of 24 judicial states, which require all

Mortgage Payments in Illinois Way Down Since 2006

Mortgage payments were way out of control during the boom era, but new data suggests they’ve simmered down considerably. #157740817 / gettyimages.com During the housing boom years, home prices were not the only numerical value relating to housing that

4 Encouraging Trends for Chicagoland Buyers and Sellers

New data from Midwest Real Estate Data suggests good things to come for the Chicagoland housing market.  #182969815 / gettyimages.com It’s been a slow road to recovery for several of the country’s biggest housing markets, and Chicago has not been

Coldwell Banker Welcomes Karen Ruchim to its Buffalo Grove Office

Coldwell Banker recently announced that Karen Ruchim has joined Sharron Kelley’s Team at its Buffalo Grove office. Ruchim has 24 years of experience as a Realtor and formerly worked in the Lake Forest area. She has worked with both

Downers Grove Ranked No. 2 on “Top 10 Best Cities for Kids 2014”

#491881109 / gettyimages.com Downers Grove was named No.2 on Livability.com’s “Top 10 Best Cities for Kids 2014.” The annual list ranks cities from around the nation based on criteria including education, healthy lifestyle options and crime rates. Downers Grove

Chicago’s Market Is Staying Quiet, Unless Your Client Has $1.2 Million

If all roads lead to home recovery, then it’s pretty clear that not all American’s are taking the same path. #490043801 / gettyimages.com In 2013, heavy investor interest began driving up the number of homes sold throughout the country. Listings

Why Cash is King in Chicago

New research from Redfin reveals home buyers in major metros are abandoning their check books for the more comfortable feel of cold, hard cash. How does your area stack up? #sb10069816b-001 / gettyimages.com In the wake of tightening mortgage

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