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Illinois REALTORS® celebrates no new real estate taxes in mass-transit legislation

Earlier in the year, the assembly was considering legislation to fund mass-transit projects that Illinois REALTORS® said would increase real estate taxes up to 600%.

Steve Koleno joins Spot Real Estate

Koleno is ranked among the top real estate agents in the United States by RealTrends Verified. 

David Greene joins Moda Group at Compass in Lincoln Park

Greene was previously with Opus at Compass 

Chicago ranked No. 1 winter destination for cold-weather lovers

It may come as a surprise to Chicagoans used to braving the Windy City’s legendary winters, but Chicago was named the best cold-weather winter travel destination by WalletHub. 

NAR survey finds interest in green homes is growing — slowly

Among the green features most prioritized by clients, windows, doors and siding topped the list.

RE/MAX: Chicago home sales rise annually in September

Nationally, home sales in the 52 metro areas surveyed by RE/MAX increased 8.5% year over year for the fourth time in 2025, but declined 4.6% month over month.

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Coldwell Banker names Chicago agent-development exec Tracey Royal to national role

Royal’s 30 years of industry experience include her stint as vice president of agent development for Coldwell Banker’s Chicago City Region.

US Rep. Quigley stays coy over potential mayoral run at Illinois REALTORS® event

Many of the U.S. congressman’s comments sounded like those of a candidate running to lead City Hall.

The impact of the government shutdown on Illinois

Nationwide, the shutdown costs the country $400 million every day. But some states — particularly those with large shares of government employees and contractors — are feeling the brunt of that cost more than others.

Jordan Brugioni joins JSIR Lake Forest

Since obtaining her real estate license in 2022, Brugioni has closed over $15 million in sales. 

For the 9th year in a row, Chicago is Condé Nast’s No. 1 big US city

Yet again, the Windy City topped the annual ranking, which garnered over 750,000 votes this year. 

MRED names brokers, Realtor execs to MLS board

The seven new members of the MLS’s board of managers include five real estate brokers and two association executives. 

FAA drone ban grounds Chicago real estate photographers

Real estate photographers across Chicago are facing unexpected disruptions after the Federal Aviation Administration issued a temporary flight restriction that effectively bans drone flights across much of the city through Oct. 12. 

The hottest markets in Chicago and its suburbs

Priced out of Chicago’s most sought-after neighborhoods? Nearby emerging markets offer affordability, lifestyle and big growth potential.

Halperin, Schatz and Sweitzer return to Compass

The brokers brought four other Dream Town team members with them. 

Darlene Little joins RE/MAX Premier as designated managing broker

The former vice president of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Chicago is joining the brokerage after its recent acquisition of five Compass offices in the North Shore. 

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