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Rechat now integrated with Follow Up Boss

The partnership combines Rechat’s Marketing Center with Follow Up Boss’ CRM and market reports in one real estate “super app.”

Survey: What’s your 2026 look like?

What do you think will happen with the residential market you serve next year? Take a minute and let us know in our latest survey!

Average buyer’s agent commission jumps in Q3

The average commission was up from a recent low in third quarter 2024 that followed the NAR settlement. 

North Shore-Barrington home sales jump 16.3% in October

The increase came as the median sales price climbed 20.2%, and housing inventory fell 10.1%. 

Cotality: Home-price growth slips to slowest pace since 2012

Geographically, trends varied widely, with formerly hot areas like Florida and the Southeast posting the deepest declines and formerly cool areas, like the Midwest, showing healthy gains.

Illinois REALTORS®: Home sales rise across the state and in Chicago in October

However, DePaul University’s Institute for Housing Studies expects Illinois home sales to slide 1.6% between October and January. 

eXp rolls out LYVVE international property search platform

Site users will be able to access every eXp listing — regardless of regional boundaries — using the tool’s search engine.

Survey Results: Chicagoland agents share 2026 predictions

We asked, you answered! Local agents from around Chicagoland share their real estate predictions for 2026.

Three oranges in Nevada City

The technical term for this property is “monolithic domes” — but unofficially, it’s a trio of oranges nestled in the woods near the South Yuba River in Nevada City, California.

Space, comfort and control drive 2026 bathroom design trends

Spa-style amenities, customizable lighting options, integrated technology, storage solutions — and ample space for these features — all surfaced as top trends.

Pending home sales climb 1.9% in October

By region, sales rose in the Midwest, Northeast and South but fell in the West. 

BHHS’ Melissa Young receives LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance’s Beacon of Light Award

Young received the award for her advocacy work in Pennsylvania supporting Alliance initiatives and LGBTQ+ rights.

Zillow: MRED private listings ‘reinforce segregation’

The allegation is the latest volley between the Chicagoland MLS and the real estate platform over MRED’s Private Listing Network. 

A WWII-era bunker by the beach

Looking for a home that feels like a safe haven? This property on Sullivan’s Island in South Carolina takes that feeling to a whole new level.

CENTURY 21 Circle acquires JJ Nate Real Estate, names VP of field operations

The acquisition of JJ Nate in Roscoe Village marks C21 Circle’s first location within Chicago city limits. 

Pace of suburban Chicago home sales remains steady in October

At the same time, time on market jumped as inventory increased. 

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