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Fed makes emergency rate cut amid coronavirus fears

The Federal Reserve slashes its benchmark rate by a half a percentage point in response to an expanding rate of infection. Find out what impact that will have on your business.

Corcoran is coming to Chicago

Urban Real Estate will be affiliating with the New York-based brokerage in Corcoran’s first-ever foray into the Midwest.

The ultimate greenhouse

Looking to go off the grid? This solar-powered home features a sophisticated aqua-botanical system for growing fresh fruit and veggies. A fishpond runs throughout the home, feeding into the lush interior greenhouse garden. 

Old school charm

This 1850s stone schoolhouse has been transformed into a cozy home, featuring restored hardwood floors, modern appliances and a quirky outdoor teahouse. The 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home includes original touches displayed throughout the space.

Who wants to live in the Thompson Center?

Or shop, or work… That’s the question being posed by the civic center’s architect, Helmut Jahn, in his plea to avoid “Block 37 all over again.”

NSBAR’s new CEO is a familiar face

At a private event yesterday, the North Shore-Barrington Association of Realtors introduced the leader who will be taking over for former CEO Steve Volkodav.

Here’s the best time to list a property in Chicago

A new analysis from Zillow indicates that Chicagoland sellers can net a $3,100 premium if they pick the right time to enter the market.

Pending home sales start 2020 with a bang in the Midwest

NAR’s chief economist notes that January marked the second-best month in more than two years for pending home sales.

The bizarre impact of coronavirus on local home sales

Money.com sheds some light on how the coronavirus is impacting the U.S. real estate market.

Concerned about climate change? More than 30 percent of Chicago residents say they are

Nearly 75% of Americans worry about climate change when buying or selling a home, according to a new report.

Midwest shows significant year-over-year growth in showing activity

ShowingTime’s index points to growing demand for listings in the Midwest, signaling a competitive spring housing market is in the works.

Illinois has 2nd highest property tax rate in the nation

We knew property taxes were high, but a new study shows how our state compares to the rest of the nation on this important homebuyer metric.

What’s behind the racial homeownership gap?

Black homeownership is lagging well behind the national average, and NAR wants to understand why.

December capped 8 consecutive years of price growth

Does this mark the end of a deceleration trend, or is it a temporary blip?

VA loan limits went away in 2020: Here’s what that means

A new law is making it even easier for veterans to become homeowners

Existing home sales down slightly across the U.S., but not in Chicago

NAR’s latest report shows first-time homebuyers are stepping back into the market.

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