It was another week of firsts with the increase in home prices more than doubling the rate recorded in January 2020.

A new report by Redfin shows counties of both political stripes are benefitting from a booming real estate market. See how the numbers break down.

Members can now join MRED’s marketplace of 45,000+ real estate professionals and gain access to two dozen products and services.

The lawsuit also argues that the feds are commandeering state courts and officers to implement an unconstitutional federal law.

Localize.city is upping the home search experience game for agents and consumers alike.

Keller Williams ONEChicago welcomes Anthony Hardy as the new multi-family executive director

Home sales across the nation were up 4.3% year over year, making it the third best month for home sales in the 13-year history of the report.

National Association of Realtors President Vince Malta met with White House officials yesterday to press for emergency rental assistance to go directly to landlords whose tenants cannot pay their rent.

A new report from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows a slight drop in mortgage application volume amid expectations of further mortgage rate reductions.

The Sergio & Banks Group will set up shop at @properties’ new Gold Coast flagship.

Appointed last year by Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Chicago’s Inclusionary Housing Task Force urged the revision of the city’s affordable housing ordinance.

A new report from the financial website Wallethub ranks each state on COVID-19 restrictions.

Brokers let us know what’s ahead for entry-level housing in Chicagoland.

Back when legislators were crafting language for an ordinance to make it easier for homeowners to build, rent out and remodel accessory dwelling units on their property, the hope from sponsoring Chicago City Council aldermen was that the legislation would have passed by August.

Low inventory of affordable homes is a major problem for today’s local real estate industry. But it’s not the first time Chicago has been short of what it needs in terms of housing.

While many first-time buyers are looking for more affordable options, those who can afford a little more square footage are increasingly interested in getting out of the city.