News / Features

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.

Key Mortgage Services, Inc. expands to Wisconsin

Chicago-based Key Mortgage Services, Inc. has expanded to Wisconsin, opening an office in Madison.

NAR reaches agreement with Department of Justice

The complaint, filed by the Department of Justice on Nov. 19, alleges that the organization’s practices and policies are anti-competitive.

Coldwell Banker Realty promotes Natalie Carpenter to district vice president

After a decade at the Hyde Park office, Carpenter will lead Coldwell Banker’s Southeast Wisconsin.

Housing market rebound sets stage for 2021

The boost from loosening credit, along with rising house-buying power, equity and household formation, was strong enough to overcome the negative impact on housing market potential from the increase in tenure length so far in 2020, says Chief Economist Mark Fleming.

Housing starts up, but will it last?

A new report has good news for housing construction, but will it hold through next year?

RE/MAX report shows strong sales and shrinking inventory in Chicago

Homes in the U.S. are selling at their fastest rate in more than a decade, according to the latest edition of the RE/MAX National Housing Report.

Realogy Franchise Group names new president and CEO

She will oversee the franchise operations of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, CENTURY 21 and ERA. Yannaccone also will lead the company’s efforts in the franchise and owned operations of Sotheby’s International Realty and Corcoran.

Illinois ranked among the best states to save for a down payment

Where is the best state to save for a down payment? See how Illinois did in a new report.

NAR board OKs hate speech rule

Realtors who use harassing or hate speech could face fines by the National Association of Realtors, according to a proposal approved by the NAR Board of Directors at its 2020 Realtors Conference & Expo.

Chicago area homes selling a week faster than in 2019

While home sales continued to evade the seasonal decline, buyers and sellers took a breather last week as COVID-19 cases spiked and the nation focused on the presidential election, according to realtor.com’s Weekly Housing Report.

Thinking of taking your listing off the market for the holidays? Think again.

“Buyers who look during that time tend to be more serious because the casual lookers tend to delay until after the holidays.” — CEO Anthony Lamacchia

New Subscribe

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.