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Pritzker calls for optimism and unity in budget address

In a speech that called for the state to come together behind a can-do spirit, Illinois’ governor outlines his fiscal priorities for the next year.

Inventory, mild weather boosted Chicagoland home sales last month

RE/MAX’s housing report for the Chicago area found the new year started off with a bang.

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NAACP and NAREB announce partnership to increase black homeownership

The two organizations joined together to provide members the resources and tools that will help more African Americans purchase homes.

This time, it’s housing: Here’s where the Democratic candidates stand

A number of the 2020 Democratic candidates have proposed extensive policies that seek to address the affordable housing crisis and related issues. Here’s what the leading contenders have to say.

A bizarre Hollywood villa

Beautiful views, lush landscaping and ceiling murals are some of the many traits John Barrymore’s former home has to offer. Fair warning: The $19.5 million listing includes a strange opium den and a trophy room dedicated to bird eggs and shrunken heads.

The ultimate Star Wars fantasy

At first glance, this 6-bedroom, 7-bathroom home in Los Angeles’ Hidden Hills area doesn’t jump off the page, but there’s definitely more to uncover below grade. Heading downstairs, you’ll be taken to a galaxy far, far away.

She wants a walk-in; he wants a man cave: How to smooth fights between couples

A new Zillow study shows that a majority of couples fight during the home buying or selling process. Here’s what to look out for.

College grads rank Chicago 11th best city for dating

Single buyers have been on the rise in recent years, which is why the dating scene in Chicago is an important one for agents to keep an eye on.

Chicago home prices up 4.7 percent for Q4 2019

There was no quarter in 2019 when metro prices didn’t increase, posing challenges for potential buyers, according to NAR.

Bidding wars dipped in 2019, but could be back by spring

The percentage of Chicago homes that sold above list price fell to 15.8 percent in 2019, but record low inventory is expected to reverse that trend.

Chicago makes 10 most walkable cities list

A new report by Redfin ranks large U.S. cities by walkability. Chicagoland made the list, despite a small drop in its Walk Score.

NAR Policy Forum: Over a third of Americans cost burdened by lack of affordable housing

Speakers at the NAR Policy Forum on affordable housing highlight hurdles and solutions to affordable housing shortage.

Is the luxury market bouncing back? It depends on where you live

A new report shows that the luxury sector inched up 1.6 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter.

NAR seeks HUD approval on affordable housing policy proposals

The National Association of Realtors once again asked the Department of Housing and Urban Development to consider its series of proposals that address the affordable housing crisis.

Zumper: Rents up in Chicago

Rents up slightly nationwide in February. Find out where Chicago ranked.

Black homeownership rate up for second consecutive quarter

The U.S. Census Bureau report appears to show a trend in the rate of black homeownership.

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