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Maurice Hampton appointed to Cook County Land Bank Authority’s board of directors

Maurice Hampton, Chicago Association of REALTORS® past president and owner of Centered International Realty, was recently appointed to the Cook County Land Bank Authority’s board of directors.

BHHS Chicago among nation’s top 10 BHHS brokerages

The Berkshire Elite Circle consists of the top 10 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brokerages in the nation — and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago was named among the bunch.

Illinois REALTORS®: Statewide sales down, but homes selling quickly

Amid rising prices and hiking interest rates, Illinois homes sold faster in February 2022 than in the year prior, according to new data from Illinois REALTORS®.

BHHS Chicago opens satellite office in Andersonville

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago has opened a new, satellite office at 5019 N. Clark Street.

Almost 6,000 homes sell for more than $100,000 over asking price this year

In Chicago, 12 homes sold for at least $100,000 over asking price, up from four in 2021.

Harrison Row Townhomes, utilizing modular construction, offer affordable housing in East Garfield Park

Structured Development has officially launched the second phase of Harrison Row Townhomes, an affordable townhome community in East Garfield Park.

Chicago real estate market stats outpace national average, Compass reports

The number of homes sold in Chicago last year was far higher than the national average, Compass has found in a new data report.

Realtor associations urge opposition to expanding Housing Choice Voucher Program

Having passed through the Illinois House of Representatives last April, the state Senate is expected to vote on House Bill 2775 this month — and local real estate agents are urging opposition.

Chicago Housing Scorecard: Housing starts, existing-home sales and inventory down across the board

Overall, it was a downtrending month for real estate in Chicago: Housing starts, existing-home sales and inventory down decreased across the board.

CAR panel features the women transforming Chicago real estate

“Meet the Women Transforming Chicago Real Estate” was the first of many panels at the CAR-sponsored conference Titans of Industry: Women in Real Estate.

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Trusting your agent and inspector

“There is no substitute for the thoughtful referral from a trusted colleague.” — James Clark, True Blue Home Inspections Inc.

What’s contributing to homebuyer urgency in 2022? Three experts share their thoughts

Chicago Agent sat down with three industry experts to discuss the state of the frenzied market and to ask what we can anticipate in the coming months.

Chicago among top 10 metros for real estate development

StorageCafe conducted a study on construction in the 50 largest metros — and among them, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks eighth for growth.

High demand and low inventory continue to define the suburban market

A new monthly report from the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® shows that home sales remain strong in the Chicagoland while high prices reflect the ongoing strain of low inventory.

Janet Owen of BHHS Chicago breaks 2022 records with $8.65M sale

BHHS Chicago broker Janet Owen has sold a home for $8.65 million, marking the highest price paid for a detached single-family home in 2022 so far, in both the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois.

Millennial demand driving up prices in family-friendly neighborhoods

Across the country, 10% of ZIP codes with the largest share of children had an average home value growth of 21.3% from October 2020 to October 2021.

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