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.

While the pursuit of new or better employment prospects normally motivates people to take on a long-distance move, recent data suggests that Americans may now be more inclined to relocate for housing related reasons.

A new study by Lending Tree shows that single women own almost 14 percent of homes in Chicago.

Existing home sales bounced back in December in every region of the U.S. but the Midwest, following a small slump the previous month, according to NAR’s monthly existing-home sales report.

The Chicago Fed’s senior economist breaks down some of the more common misconceptions about the chance of recession in 2020 and offers thoughts on how real estate pros can be better consumers of economic data.

In a year that showed slowing home sales overall, RE/MAX’s most recent market report offers a bit of sunshine.

Chicago City Council approved a six month ban on building demolitions along the popular biking and running path.

Winnetka Village was named the 2nd best United States city to live in by a financial news site.

A new report estimates the potential profits and costs of being a landlord in cities across U.S.

Rent growth to continue as new supply is absorbed.

Redfin report shows competition for homes has dropped across the nation.

CAR’s 2020 Market Update featured forecasts from three economists looking at what the real estate community can expect in the near future. However, there was some disagreement in terms of what the coming year will bring.