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House flipping is back, but the returns? Not so much

Investors are getting back into the home flipping game, even though profits are the lowest since 2011.

NAR top lawyer: Don’t let your value be ‘trivialized and degraded’

At Chicago Agent’s recent Accelerate Summit, NAR Chief Counsel Katie Johnson outlined ways agents can demonstrate their value and shape the public’s perception of the real estate industry.

Fed makes emergency rate cut amid coronavirus fears

The Federal Reserve slashes its benchmark rate by a half a percentage point in response to an expanding rate of infection. Find out what impact that will have on your business.

Here’s the best time to list a property in Chicago

A new analysis from Zillow indicates that Chicagoland sellers can net a $3,100 premium if they pick the right time to enter the market.

Pending home sales start 2020 with a bang in the Midwest

NAR’s chief economist notes that January marked the second-best month in more than two years for pending home sales.

The bizarre impact of coronavirus on local home sales

Money.com sheds some light on how the coronavirus is impacting the U.S. real estate market.

Concerned about climate change? More than 30 percent of Chicago residents say they are

Nearly 75% of Americans worry about climate change when buying or selling a home, according to a new report.

Midwest shows significant year-over-year growth in showing activity

ShowingTime’s index points to growing demand for listings in the Midwest, signaling a competitive spring housing market is in the works.

What’s behind the racial homeownership gap?

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

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.

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