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Chicago Housing Scorecard: Housing starts, inventory shrink

At the same time, existing-home sales declined, and days on market remained flat.

MRED brings on Quad City REALTORS® as association partner

QCAR serves Rock Island and Moline in Illinois and Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa. 

Chicagoland home sales slide 10.5% as prices rise again

The number of homes for sale in Chicagoland fell 9.7% from 14,513 homes in November 2024 to 13,111 properties last month.

2026 outlook: Returning to normal

Slow but steady improvement in inventory, sales and affordability is the consensus outlook for residential real estate in 2026. 

AIMCO to sell Hyde Park Tower and other Chicagoland apartments for $455 million

The sale is part of the publicly traded landlord’s recently announced plan of liquidation. 

MRED President and CEO Jensen reelected as RESO chair

The Real Estate Standards Organization is a nonprofit organization that develops the data standards and processes used by multiple listing services. 

Rubina Bokhari Luxury launches client-directed philanthropy program Brokers Who Give Back

Under the initiative, the team directs a portion of every sales commission to the nonprofit of their client’s choice. 

North Shore-Barrington home sales jump 16.3% in October

The increase came as the median sales price climbed 20.2%, and housing inventory fell 10.1%. 

Illinois REALTORS®: Home sales rise across the state and in Chicago in October

However, DePaul University’s Institute for Housing Studies expects Illinois home sales to slide 1.6% between October and January. 

Survey Results: Chicagoland agents share 2026 predictions

We asked, you answered! Local agents from around Chicagoland share their real estate predictions for 2026.

BHHS’ Melissa Young receives LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance’s Beacon of Light Award

Young received the award for her advocacy work in Pennsylvania supporting Alliance initiatives and LGBTQ+ rights.

Zillow: MRED private listings ‘reinforce segregation’

The allegation is the latest volley between the Chicagoland MLS and the real estate platform over MRED’s Private Listing Network. 

CENTURY 21 Circle acquires JJ Nate Real Estate, names VP of field operations

The acquisition of JJ Nate in Roscoe Village marks C21 Circle’s first location within Chicago city limits. 

Pace of suburban Chicago home sales remains steady in October

At the same time, time on market jumped as inventory increased. 

The exterior of the 2-story brick and white-siding "Wheeler House" featured in Stranger Things.
‘Stranger Things’ Wheeler House sells in Atlanta

Inside, the house includes original retro features like wood paneling, built-in bookshelves, a brick fireplace and an eat-in kitchen perfect for enjoying Eggos.

Chicago homeowners hit with biggest property tax increase in over 30 years

The median increase of 16.7% comes as commercial property values in the Loop continue to sag after the pandemic. 

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