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Notes from the underground

This quaint home in the rural town of Delavan, Illinois, might seem like your average ranch-style home at first glance, but that’s until you dig a little deeper.

Ground control to major fun

The listing has gotten a lot of attention for the swimming pool with a painting at the bottom depicting a Ziggy Stardust-era David Bowie.

Job growth pace gets ‘coronavirus correction’

With winter upon us and coronavirus cases exploding, the latest jobs report marks five straight months of declining job growth.

Baird & Warner’s Jennifer Alter Warden honored for literacy service

Executive Vice President and COO of Baird & Warner Jennifer Alter Warden received the 2020 Alter & Stone Outstanding Volunteer Award.

High home prices and low inventory likely to persist in 2021

Homebuyers are likely to face higher prices and a continuing inventory crunch in 2021, First American chief economist Mark Fleming has predicted.

Sharon Rizzo & the Rizzo Group join Compass

Sharon Rizzo, the “Queen of Condo Conversions,” has joined Compass.

Illinois home sales up 34.9 percent from year before

Illinois home sales were up 34.9 percent from the year before, with statewide median prices increasing as much as 16.5 percent.

Chicago home prices surge over October 2019

Home construction continued to surge across the nation, which reflected the projection that new homes will help moderate price growth over the next 12 months.

Chicago’s property tax increase unduly burdens city property owners, renters

The tax hike also negatively affects renters in Chicagoland.

Chicago Vista Tower rebrands to The St. Regis Chicago, partners with Alinea Group

Chicago Vista Tower will rebrand to The St. Regis Chicago, set to open in 2021.

Loan limit boost of 7.4% good for Chicago buyers

This means homebuyers will be able to borrow up to the new level without triggering higher interest rates.

Realtor.com rates Palos Hills as Chicago’s most bang-for-your-buck suburb

A recent Realtor.com analysis of the 10 largest metro areas in the country has identified the suburbs where buyers of larger homes can get the most space for their money outside the city center.

New house flipping show enables viewers to invest while watching

New Instagram video show American Dreamhouse emerges from the intersection of the popularity of fix-and-flip shows, interior design and audience interest in finding novel ways to generate extra income.

Dome home hits the market

The so-called Vermont Earth Home, designed and built by architect Bob Chappelle, looks like something out of “The Lord of the Rings.”

Rock and roll all night in this KISS mansion

KISS bass player Gene Simmons purchased the home in 1984 for $1.34 million.

Compass elects LinkedIn CFO Steve Sordello to board of directors

Chief Financial Officer of LinkedIn Steve Sordello brings his experience guiding the finances of fast-growing technology companies to the Compass board of directors.

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