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Baird & Warner promotes Dean Rouso to senior vice president of sales development

Rouso’s promotion comes amidst the brokerage’s growth.

@properties promotes Natasha Patla to chief marketing officer

Patla has overseen marketing programs that have launched @properties into a top 10 national brokerage.

Here’s what President-elect Joe Biden’s housing plan looks like

With a plan to invest $640 billion over 10 years and vows to end discriminatory and unfair practices in the housing market, including “redlining,” President-elect Joe Biden’s housing policy agenda looks to protect low-income and housing-insecure households.

Foreclosures down in Chicago, but mortgage delinquencies rising

The biggest changes were found in mortgages that are in serious delinquency, meaning those that are at least 90 days delinquent.

B&B or a family retreat

The owners of this 13-bedroom B&B in Hatfield, Massachusetts put it on the market for $1.15 million, but they are willing to sell the property separate from the business.

How you like them apples?

This 1,800-square-foot rock cottage was built in the 1940s by the manager of the former apple orchard near the city of Geneva, Ohio.

Realtors could be sanctioned for hate speech under proposal

The National Association of Realtors’ Board of Directors is expected to vote on a proposal that would prohibit members for conducting hate speech outside of work.

Labor market shows improvement in latest jobs report

The latest jobs report shows improvement, with another 638,000 net job gains and the unemployment rate slashed to 6.9%.

Cook County treasurer’s study finds property tax increases outstrip wages, cost of living

A study by the Cook County treasurer’s office found that property taxes rose by 99% in all of Cook County over the past 20 years, and by 115% in Chicago.

Chicago home prices up 2.4% from 2019

Nationwide, home value increases continued to be driven by low inventory, which hit its lowest level in September, dropping by 40% from September 2008 and by 74% when compared to September 2000.

Homeownership down slightly but not for Millennials

First-time buyers contributed to 31% of September’s home sales due to record-low mortgage rates, according to the report.

Chicagoans eyeing Indiana for a move

The third quarter was like a game of musical chairs for many who are abandoning large cities for more affordable areas of the country. See what’s happening in Chicago.

CAR holds 137th Annual Inaugural Gala

Though it didn’t feature the in-person glitz and glamour of years past, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® turned out a successful and lively virtual Inaugural Gala for its 137th year!

Expect fall price gains, but 2021 could see a cooling market

The new S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index reveals record-breaking August for home sales, up 21% over the 2006 pre-Great Recession high.

BrokerAssist selected for 2020 REACH Canada proptech accelerator program

BrokerAssist, an on-demand marketing and sales platform developed by Dream Town Realty agents, was selected to take part in the REACH Canada accelerator program.

Need an exorcist for your haunted house?

Got ghosts? No problem, says the company, which launched a new exorcism service for those needing to rid themselves of a paranormal houseguest.

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