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Civil unrest doesn’t stem Chicago housing sales

The market recovery continues amid nationwide protests.

As a result of COVID-19 pressures, Chicago renters are going … smaller?

A new analysis from a local real estate brokerage that focuses its business on rentals uncovers some surprising trends in renting.

Here’s what the Fed’s decision means for the housing market

The fact that interest rates will remain at or near 3% for the next three years could boost the housing industry.

New survey estimates post-COVID housing demand to be 2.1 million

A new national consumer study reveals radical changes in how Americans want to live in their homes, post-pandemic.

Homebuying pushed further out of reach for millennials

“Homeownership has already been delayed for many millennials and the coronavirus could push the timetable even further out for some.” — Danielle Hale, chief economist, realtor.com

Home equity is keeping delinquencies at bay . . . for now

Home price and equity growth in the months leading up to the pandemic have helped to delay the impact of the recession on the mortgage market, although the effects are expected to continue to unfold over the next year.

All aboard!

Residents will be delighted by the station’s original ticket booth and stained-glass windows.

A divine listing

It’s a miracle this home hasn’t been snatched up already.

Turning negativity into action: How real estate pros are helping rebuild the South Side

Learn how Whitney Hampton and Lutalo McGee created volunteer group CleanOut and BoardUp 2020 virtually out of thin air, fostering the momentum needed to propel their communities forward.

Beyond cleanup: How the real estate industry can help stamp out racism in Chicago

As our city recovers from devastating riots, one agent has some ideas for how to fix the underlying problems that sparked them in the first place.

Payroll up 2.5 million; job market turnaround begins

The latest jobs report shows an unexpected upswing in May, and industry experts predict housing will lead the way to economic recovery.

Superior House and Barrington townhomes ready; construction moves ahead for 1400 Monroe and Skokie condos

While COVID-19 has delayed some construction projects, many are moving ahead. Here’s the latest on construction in Chicagoland.

How to use TikTok to market real estate

A real estate marketing guru and Tik Tok aficionado gives the inside scoop on the increasingly popular social network.

Purchase applications up 18% year over year

A new report from the Mortgage Bankers Association points to pent-up demand this spring.

Parking preferences shifting due to COVID-19?

A new study shows online searches are down for apartments with parking spaces in Chicago. Could that change as public transit ridership dwindles?

Home prices are up, but that might not last

CoreLogic reports home price acceleration continued in April, but — in a shift away from other industry predictions — expects the first decline in values to begin in 2021

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