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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.

Parking preferences shifting due to COVID-19?

A new study shows online searches are down for apartments with parking spaces in Chicago. Could that change as public transit ridership dwindles?

Home prices are up, but that might not last

CoreLogic reports home price acceleration continued in April, but — in a shift away from other industry predictions — expects the first decline in values to begin in 2021

How Chicago brokers are stepping up in the wake of violent protests

Two real estate pros share their experiences with the rioting and unrest that have rocked Chicagoland recently, as well as some ideas for how to help.

As Chicagoland reopens, what are the new rules for real estate?

IDFPR’s Division of Real Estate released a new document outlining how agents and brokerages can reopen offices and conduct business within the new phase of the Restore Illinois plan.

Illinois has fourth highest number of zombie foreclosures in the nation

A new ATTOM report reveals that zombie foreclosures declined in the second quarter of 2020, likely a result of the temporary foreclosure moratorium on federally backed loans.

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