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December capped 8 consecutive years of price growth

Does this mark the end of a deceleration trend, or is it a temporary blip?

VA loan limits went away in 2020: Here’s what that means

A new law is making it even easier for veterans to become homeowners

Existing home sales down slightly across the U.S., but not in Chicago

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

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NAACP and NAREB announce partnership to increase black homeownership

The two organizations joined together to provide members the resources and tools that will help more African Americans purchase homes.

This time, it’s housing: Here’s where the Democratic candidates stand

A number of the 2020 Democratic candidates have proposed extensive policies that seek to address the affordable housing crisis and related issues. Here’s what the leading contenders have to say.

She wants a walk-in; he wants a man cave: How to smooth fights between couples

A new Zillow study shows that a majority of couples fight during the home buying or selling process. Here’s what to look out for.

College grads rank Chicago 11th best city for dating

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.

Bidding wars dipped in 2019, but could be back by spring

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.

NAR Policy Forum: Over a third of Americans cost burdened by lack of affordable housing

Speakers at the NAR Policy Forum on affordable housing highlight hurdles and solutions to affordable housing shortage.

Is the luxury market bouncing back? It depends on where you live

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

NAR seeks HUD approval on affordable housing policy proposals

The National Association of Realtors once again asked the Department of Housing and Urban Development to consider its series of proposals that address the affordable housing crisis.

Black homeownership rate up for second consecutive quarter

The U.S. Census Bureau report appears to show a trend in the rate of black homeownership.

NAR chief gives positive outlook amid December dip

Mortgage rates projected to hold at under 4 percent for the remainder of the year, according to new report.

Prices up everywhere but here

According to the latest index, national home prices are 15 percent above their pre-financial crisis peak.

Best year for new-home sales since before the recession, says NAHB

Low interest rates and low unemployment continue to boost the market into 2020.

All the single ladies . . . are outpacing men in homeownership

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

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