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A love letter to Chicago’s architectural treasures

There are countless small buildings and single-family homes spread across the city that help make Chicago shine in its mix of modern, progressive and vintage architecture.

Chicago real estate recovery headed in the right direction

“Markets with stronger job creation pre-COVID are proving to have the crucial edge for real estate activity, particularly those with a strong technology sector.” — Javier Vivas, director of economic research for Realtor.com

Suburban single-family homes offer bright spot in latest numbers

The latest numbers from Illinois Realtors show stark declines in activity occurred last month.

Real estate unplugged: Growing closer through social distancing

An experiment that was expected to last a few weeks has now become a transformational moment for Dream Town Realty.

Chicago defies national trend with May increase in active inventory

Although the single-digit decline from the previous month nationally is good news, home sales still lagged May of 2019 by 33.7%.

Redfin: Bidding wars up in May in Chicago

Bidding wars are beginning to return in Chicago, according to a new report.

New eviction rules to be considered by city council tomorrow

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is proposing a slower process that offers more alternatives to tenants. But the Chicago Association of Realtors has raised constitutionality questions that have gone unanswered so far.

Single-family rent prices post lowest growth rate in 9 years

The latest CoreLogic report reveals the first measurable impact to the single-family rent market, pushing price growth to its lowest rate since the initial recovery of the Great Recession.

Why inflation presents a ‘golden opportunity’ for buyers

In a presentation to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors, NAR’s chief economist offered buyers’ reps some talking points for clients who might feel hesitant to enter the market.

Civil unrest doesn’t stem Chicago housing sales

The market recovery continues amid nationwide protests.

As a result of COVID-19 pressures, Chicago renters are going … smaller?

A new analysis from a local real estate brokerage that focuses its business on rentals uncovers some surprising trends in renting.

Home equity is keeping delinquencies at bay . . . for now

Home price and equity growth in the months leading up to the pandemic have helped to delay the impact of the recession on the mortgage market, although the effects are expected to continue to unfold over the next year.

Turning negativity into action: How real estate pros are helping rebuild the South Side

Learn how Whitney Hampton and Lutalo McGee created volunteer group CleanOut and BoardUp 2020 virtually out of thin air, fostering the momentum needed to propel their communities forward.

Beyond cleanup: How the real estate industry can help stamp out racism in Chicago

As our city recovers from devastating riots, one agent has some ideas for how to fix the underlying problems that sparked them in the first place.

Superior House and Barrington townhomes ready; construction moves ahead for 1400 Monroe and Skokie condos

While COVID-19 has delayed some construction projects, many are moving ahead. Here’s the latest on construction in Chicagoland.

How to use TikTok to market real estate

A real estate marketing guru and Tik Tok aficionado gives the inside scoop on the increasingly popular social network.

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