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Chicago’s top-selling neighborhoods, Oct. 2016

See our chart below for the top-selling Chicago neighborhoods in October, according to research from Redfin. To adjust between total home sales and the single-family/condo markets, click on the tabs. Total Home Sales Single-Family Home Sales Condo/Townhome Sales Neighborhood Total

Chicagoland’s top-selling suburbs, Oct. 2016

See our chart below for the top-selling suburban housing markets in Chicagoland in October, according to research from Redfin. To adjust between total home sales and the single-family/condo markets, click on the tabs. When possible, we have also noted how

Low inventory, seasonal factors force sales decline in Chicagoland

Home sales in the nine-county Chicagoland area lost some steam in October, according to the latest report from Illinois Realtors. For the month, there were 8,762 sales, a 6.3 percent decline from Oct. 2015 and 12.91 percent drop from

Chicagoland home to the nation’s top 2 high schools

In an incredible testament to the area’s education resources, five Chicagoland high schools were ranked among the 10 best in the U.S. in a new Niche analysis – including the No. 1 and 2 spots. The rankings are as follows: Adlai

Study: The best teachers in the U.S. work in New Trier Township

New Trier Township High School District No. 203 has the best teachers in the U.S., according to a new analysis from Niche. Basing its rankings on student and parent reviews of teachers, teacher absenteeism, teacher tenure and student-teacher ratio, Niche

2 Chicagoland school districts among the nation’s 10 best

Two Chicagoland school districts are among the top 10 in the country, according to a new ranking from Niche. The analysis, which considered such factors as academics, culture/diversity and teachers, ranked Vernon Hills’ Community High School District No. 128

The 10 most in-demand school districts in Lake County

Recently, we reported on the school districts in both Cook County and DuPage County that commanded the highest home prices, and now we’re back with similar analysis for Lake County. Utilizing data from realtor.com, our list below compares the median price of the homes in

Chicagoland’s Top Closings, Oct. 2016

In our new Real Data report, we’ve detailed the agents who closed October’s top home sales throughout Chicagoland. Click on the tabs below to adjust between the single-family, condo and townhome markets: Single Family Condo Townhome Single Family Sales Price Property

Chicagoland’s top 10 luxury housing markets in 2016

Last week, we reported on the top luxury housing markets in Chicagoland during the third quarter, and now we’re back with the top luxury markets for all of 2016. Based on the same exclusive numbers from Redfin, we found the city

Chicago a top 30 homebuilding market to watch in 2017

When it comes to homebuilding, Chicago is a top 30 market to watch in 2017, according to a joint report from PwC and the Urban Land Institute. The city’s No. 28 ranking comes as little surprise, as Chicago has

Mortgage denial rates remain shockingly unequal across racial lines

The mortgage denial disparity remains as wide as ever across racial lines, and it’s especially pronounced here in Chicagoland, according to new Zillow analysis of Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data. The numbers are hardly encouraging: for all mortgage applicants in

Chicagoland new construction at its highest level since 2009

We reported last week that residential construction in Chicagoland is posting some of the most impressive spending increases in the nation this year, and now this week, MetroStudy has complemented that earlier report with some positive findings of its

The top 10 luxury housing markets in Chicagoland

The Streeterville/Gold Coast area of Chicago is the top luxury housing market in Chicagoland, according to exclusive numbers that Redfin provided Chicago Agent. In 2016’s third quarter, the market saw 70 sales of $1 million or more, edging out the city’s

Guaranteed Rate unveils logo for ‘Guaranteed Rate Field’

In August, it was announced the White Sox would be changing the name of its ballpark from “U.S. Cellular Field” to “Guaranteed Rate Field,” and the logo for the field was unveiled to the public this week, with the new

Markets to watch in 2017: Chicago

There is no denying the building and lot availability problems plaguing the Chicago market, but that doesn’t negate the fact that it’s still considered one of the top real estate markets to watch in 2017, according to a joint

The top 20 Chicagoland offices in 2016 by YTD growth

Last week, we reported on 2016’s top agents by year-to-date growth – agents whose 2016 business has grown the most over 2015. Now, we’re taking a similarly deep look at Chicagoland’s real estate offices, and which ones have grown their 2016 business

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