Black homeownership is lagging well behind the national average, and NAR wants to understand why.

NAR’s latest report shows first-time homebuyers are stepping back into the market.

Thad Wong and Mike Golden discuss the state of the market, up-and-coming towns and neighborhoods in Chicagoland, and what agents should look for in the coming decade in a recent webinar.

We’re No. 1? At least when it comes to the slowest bottleneck in the country. Can you guess where in Chicagoland the hold-up is?

MORe data offers impressive January numbers. Is this a sign of a booming 2020, or evidence of a timing shift in the Chicagoland market?

In a speech that called for the state to come together behind a can-do spirit, Illinois’ governor outlines his fiscal priorities for the next year.

RE/MAX’s housing report for the Chicago area found the new year started off with a bang.

Single buyers have been on the rise in recent years, which is why the dating scene in Chicago is an important one for agents to keep an eye on.

There was no quarter in 2019 when metro prices didn’t increase, posing challenges for potential buyers, according to NAR.

The percentage of Chicago homes that sold above list price fell to 15.8 percent in 2019, but record low inventory is expected to reverse that trend.

A new report by Redfin ranks large U.S. cities by walkability. Chicagoland made the list, despite a small drop in its Walk Score.

A new report shows that the luxury sector inched up 1.6 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter.

Rents up slightly nationwide in February. Find out where Chicago ranked.

To meet the ambitious goal of ameliorating the effects of the criminal justice system on housing, Cook County commissioners amended the county’s Human Rights Ordinance to include more provisions for housing-related issues. Here’s what you and your clients need to know.

Whether your brokerage will enthusiastically rent to dispensaries or would prefer to avoid marijuana altogether, this new law is sure to touch your clients, agents and employees. Put policies in place now to shape how you deal with it, and keep an open line of communication with your legal counsel so you can adapt policies appropriately as the Illinois marijuana market grows.

In his first State of the State address, the governor touched on a number of topics that will have an impact on the real estate industry. Here are a few key moments from his speech that real estate professionals should be aware of.