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Mortgage payments up 37% in Chicago, as housing affordability hits 15-year low

Chicago mortgage payments have grown 37%, as housing affordability hits a 15-year low, according to a new report.  Zillow’s latest market report found rising mortgage costs, along with skyrocketing prices and interest rates have made mortgages less affordable than

Illinois among top 5 most fun states

When you consider entertainment, recreation, nightlife, parties and overall costs, it turns out, Illinois is a pretty fun state! And that has a positive effect on Chicago real estate.

Luxury Living Chicago Realty adds 25 new team members

Following recent growth, Luxury Living Chicago Realty (LLCR) has announced the addition of 25 team members, as well as a slate of promotions.

CAR’s diversity, equity and inclusion summit tackles the roots of segregation in Chicago

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® hosted the 360 Summit: Leading with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion which featured many panels focused on DEI topics.

What transfer tax hikes would mean for Chicago buyers

To fund anti-homelessness efforts, the city of Chicago may triple the transfer taxes levied on expensive Chicago properties.

BHHS Elite, REALTORS® joins with BHHS Chicago

The Naperville-based Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elite, REALTORS® is officially joining with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago.

Ranking every state by its most expensive home listing. Where does Illinois land on the list?

It is a fun reminder that location is everything, and every state has amazing ultra-luxury properties for the right price.

Three units left at The Cheshire in Oak Park

The building is exclusively represented by brokers Zak Knebel and Camille Hoover of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago’s Oak Park and River Forest offices.

Chicago home prices show no signs of slowing in March S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index

Nationally, the index posted its highest annual increase ever.

Parq Fulton and Evo Union Park, in Fulton Market, now available for occupancy

Both residences were designed with the new work-from-home model in mind, prioritizing convenience and comfort through a collection of shared amenities.

Statewide demand remains strong despite interest rate hikes

Homes across the state of Illinois sold fast in April, even as mortgage interest rates and prices rose, new data from Illinois REALTORS® reveals.

Which Chicago suburb has the hottest real estate market?

With suburban home value growth surpassing that of urban homes, the most popular areas appear to be outside the city. So where is the hottest Chicagoland real estate?

Where does Chicago land on list of greenest cities?

Chicago was ranked No. 6 for carbon emissions, No. 7 for public transportation and No. 12 for vegan options.

Mainstreet named one of the best places to work in the country

The Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® has been honored with a Great Place to Work Certification™, which recognizes employee satisfaction.

CAR report: Inventory remains scarce across Chicago

Although new listings increased slightly during the last week of April, overall detached housing inventory was down across the city last month.

Smaller markets lead the way in Q1 home-price gains; Chicago sees 7.2% rise

Seventy percent of the 185 metros surveyed by the National Association of REALTORS® saw double-digit price gains in the first quarter, compared to 66% in the preceding period. 

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