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CoreLogic: Home-price gains slowed again in July

Specifically, prices rose 4.3% annually after growing by 4.7% in June. 

The top public high schools in Chicago and the suburbs: A side-by-side ranking

Chicago Magazine released two rankings: the best public high schools in Chicago and the best public high schools in the Chicago suburbs.

New study ranks Chicago as the No. 2 relocation destination in the U.S.

Chicago compared favorably to other cities due to its lower cost of living while offering high-level education, jobs and public transportation. 

LaSalle initiative takes shape as Loop office vacancies hit record high

LaSalle Reimagined is projected to cost over $528 million, address 1.4 million square feet of office space and create over 1,000 residential units

Why the time is right for 850 Lake Shore Drive

The Lake Shore Drive conversion project from Crescent Heights has something else besides location working in its favor: Timing.

Illinois home sales, inventory and median prices all increased in July

Home sales, available homes and median home prices all rose across the state in July, according to new data from Illinois REALTORS®.

Chicagoland residential trends hold steady as industry braces for change

Home sales remained steady across the Chicagoland suburbs as the industry prepared for changes in August and beyond, according to the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®.

Sellers still have the upper hand in Chicago, bucking national trend

Competition in the housing market is expected to reignite as falling mortgage rates breathe new life into buyers, according to Zillow’s latest report. 

Upcoming changes to Illinois real estate law — beyond the NAR settlement

Rule changes stemming from NAR’s settlement are not the only ones occurring in Illinois. Illinois REALTORS® outlines all the details.

Apartment construction surges nationwide

The influx represents a 9% increase compared to last year and a 30% jump from 2022.

Fulton Grace Realty’s grand Elmhurst opening

Fulton Grace Realty has expanded into Elmhurst with a new office in the suburb’s downtown area. A grand opening event was held July 9.

Michigan agents sue NAR, claim membership requirement to access MLS violates federal law

The lawsuit criticizes NAR’s new rules in the wake of its legal settlement.

Housing inventory reaches post-pandemic high as market continues to balance

The combination of rising inventory and price reductions in Chicago and nationwide is creating a more buyer-friendly market.

What you need to know when NAR’s new rules start Aug. 17

There are nuances in NAR’s rule changes that are important to know for buyer’s agents, seller’s agents or clients.

Minority-owned small business lender Lendistry to offer home loans in Illinois

Lendistry Home Loans will offer conventional purchase and refinance loans, as well as loans for non-traditional borrowers. 

Pending home sales regain upward momentum in June

The National Association of REALTORS® said its Pending Home Sales Index rose 4.8% month over month. 

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