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Still deep in positive territory, home-price gains post steep declines in latest Case-Shiller

In Chicago, home prices posted an 11.3% year-over-year gain in August, compared to a 12.7% gain in July. Month over month, prices fell 0.5%.

Homes ‘still moving’ as prices hold steady, according to CAR report

As fall wears on, the local market shows continued seasonal cooling, according to the latest snapshot from CAR.

Amid inflation fears, Illinois homes are going fast

Illinois homes stayed on the market for the same amount of time during September 2022 and 2021 — 25 days on average — even as prices rose.

The suburban market looks ‘efficient’ for both buyers and sellers

New data from the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® offers a positive look at the Chicagoland real estate market.

Trolley tour to highlight affordable homes currently available

A trolley tour on Oct. 15 will showcase nine affordable properties that are currently for sale though the Chicago Housing Trust.

Baird & Warner helps construct Habitat for Humanity homes on the South Side

On Sept. 23, nearly 50 volunteers from Baird & Warner gathered to help construct four homes by Habitat for Humanity Chicago on the city’s South Side.

Peak Realty to open office at Southport Lofts

Peak Realty Chicago and its sister company Peak Properties, LLC, are making significant strides at Southport Lofts: a newly redeveloped, mixed-use building adjacent to Lincoln Yards.

The Oak Park Area Association of REALTORS® inducts new leadership

The Oak Park Area Association of REALTORS® held its 106th annual installation on Sept. 13, inducting new officers and board members.

Rogers Park ranks No. 5 best place to live — in the U.S.

Rogers Park is the most diverse neighborhood in Chicago: a rare quality which has earned the area national distinction.

Meet Chicagoland’s 2023 Realtor association leaders

It’s that time of year! Find out which association members will be leading Realtors throughout Chicagoland, for the year to come.

The best public high schools in Illinois — see the full list

Check out all of the top public high schools in Illinois. Of the top five, three are Chicago Public Schools.

Bidding wars fall to lowest level since April 2020

In Chicago, 41.9% of Redfin offers faced competition in August

Illinois REALTORS® inducts new leadership officers for 2023

Following the association’s Inaugural Gala, Illinois REALTORS® installed its 2023 leadership team. Michael Gobber took the reins as president.

Baird & Warner opens new office in Berwyn

Baird & Warner has officially opened a new office in Berwyn, located at 6347 Cermak Rd. In addition to functioning as another real estate branch for the firm, this office will serve as a first-of-its-kind community resource center for potential homebuyers.

Chicago homes sold fast in August — even as prices rose

Illinois homes sold somewhat faster in August 2022 than in the year prior, even as median prices rose statewide, according to new data from Illinois REALTORS®.

What slowing home sales mean for Chicagoland

The suburban housing market is slowing at a steady pace, according to new data from the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®.

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