Homeowner equity made big year-over-year gains in the fourth quarter of 2015, according to a new analysis from CoreLogic, which found borrower equity increased by $682 billion, or 11.5 percent – to put it into perspective, that’s more than

Three neighborhoods on Chicago’s North Side are active housing markets for hipsters. Three areas in Chicago are among the top “hipster” housing markets in the country, according to a new study from RealtyTrac. The study, which looked at home

  Ranquist Development announced their upcoming Basecamp SFH homes, a collection of 48 single-family homes located in Old Irving Park. Set on 4.6 acres of land and 20 minutes away from downtown, the Basecamp SFH community is scheduled to

Aerial drone photography and video services for real estate and business professionals are now available at VHT Studios. Licensed pilot-photographers can now capture aerial video and images of shoreline and mountainside homes, estates, farms, resorts and other buildings or properties that

On Thursday, April 28, EXIT Strategy Realty will once again be supporting Dining Out for Life as a headline sponsor. Dining Out for Life in Chicago supports EdgeAlliance, an AIDS Housing and Service organizations that serves children, families and individuals who are poor, sick and in

Asian and Millennial consumers are the most eager to buy homes in the Chicagoland area, according to a new survey from Zillow. The survey, which polled more than 10,000 renters and homeowners, asked consumers whether or not they associated

The residential construction community in Chicagoland kicked off 2016 in a strong fashion, with overall spending rising considerably from a year ago, according to the latest numbers from Dodge Data & Analytics. Per Dodge Data’s analysis, residential construction spending

Baird & Warner’s Luxury Living program, a collection of marketing tools and services geared toward high-end listings, won the first place Luxury Portfolio International Marketing Award, presented by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE). Baird & Warner’s

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) hosted its first “Turnaround Town Hall” on Feb. 24 at the James R. Thompson Center in order to discuss real estate related professions regulated by the IDFPR’s Division of Real

Millennials looking for more in their surroundings Much has been written about the newfound demand for urban, walkable environments, and a new study from CityLab has zeroed in on the causes behind that demand. According to CityLab’s research, the

@properties co-founders Michael Golden and Thaddeus Wong announced the opening of a new office located in Northbrook. Currently located at a temporary location at 1330 Shermer Rd, the office will occupy the ground floor of a new three-story development

It might seem like an exaggeration to say that quality of life in the city is better than most other places in the U.S., but according to Mercer (the world’s largest human resources consulting firm) it’s the truth. In

When is the best time to list your client’s home? The answer may surprise you The best time to list a home in Chicagoland’s housing market is between May 1 and May 15, according to a new analysis from

Predictions presented at the Chicago Association of Realtors’ (CAR) annual market outlook event suggest that Millennials and Baby Boomers will play a large role in the housing market this year, impacting different neighborhoods throughout the city. The Chicago real estate

Note: MRED has informed us that the Private Listing Network will not go live until April, and as a result, some of the characteristics we report below are subject to change; however, come April, we will report on the official

As part of a cost-saving measure, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has implemented a paperless licensing and renewal system. The new system, which will save the state nearly $3 million in postage, paper and printing costs