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Chicago named a top 10 city for real estate investment in 2022 and 2023

Norada cited Chicago’s stable and diverse economy and its strong renters market, noting more than 50% of the population rents.

@properties Development Group debuts Wolfram18 in West Lakeview

@properties Development Group has officially unveiled Wolfram18: a collection of luxury, single-family homes in the West Lakeview.

Heartland inducts new officers and directors

The Heartland REALTOR® Organization installed new officers and directors at a swearing-in ceremony on Sept. 6.

CAR to induct new board of directors this month

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® is inducting a new board of directors this month and Sarah Ware, of Ware Realty Group, will take over as president.

As demand for new homes cools, builders reconsider future plans

A sudden slowdown in home construction hasn’t affected the rise of new apartment buildings. Ten of the country’s top metros are set to reach five-year peaks in new-apartment construction during 2022.

Median days on the market increases in Chicago and nationwide

Homebuyers nationwide had more time to make decisions in August with the first year-over-year increase in median days on the market since June 2020.

S&P Corelogic Case-Shiller Index: Chicago home prices rose 13.1% in June

Though home prices are still increasing across the United States, the rate of growth is slowing, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices.

The Embry now over 50% pre-sold — penthouses coming soon

The Embry, a new development listed exclusively by Compass, is over 50% pre-sold. Its two penthouses will be released soon.

Homes still selling fast in Illinois, though Chicago shows slower price growth

Homes were selling faster — at higher prices — in the state in July, according to new data from Illinois REALTORS®. The news comes following a month of decreased mortgage rates and tight inventory.

What a balancing market means for Chicago’s suburbs

Home sales are down across Chicago’s suburbs as inventory remains historically low, according to new data from the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®.

CAR to induct Leon I. Walker of DL3 Realty Advisors into Hall of Fame

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (CAR) will induct Leon I. Walker, managing principal of DL3 Realty Advisors, LLC, into its Hall of Fame at September’s inaugural gala.

New mixed-income community of lofts coming to South Side

A new mixed-income, mixed-use community is coming to Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood: Park Station Lofts. Ground is expected to break soon.

Homebuyer competition falls to lowest level since start of pandemic

In Chicago, 44.2% of offers faced competition last month.

Chicago the only Midwest city to crack the list of nation’s highest rent communities

Chicago’s average monthly rent is $2,904, a 19% increase from the previous year.

Sterling Bay to develop city’s tallest timber tower since the Great Chicago Fire

Sterling Bay has announced plans for a nine-story multifamily development — made of timber. Located at 2100 N. Southport Ave., it will be the tallest timber building constructed in the city since before the Great Chicago Fire.

The Reed at Southbank tops off in South Loop

The Reed topped off on July 27. The 41-story, 440-unit community in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood is a part of the Southbank master plan.

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