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Why what’s in the GSE bank matters

While there’s no guarantee that Congress or the administration will tackle GSE reform in 2020, the FHFA did announce that it will re-propose regulations on capital requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac sometime in the next year as a clear move toward the end of conservatorship.

A castle nestled in the forest

Located just outside the New York City suburb of Ossining, a gorgeous, medievalesque castle is now on the market for $3.5 million. Designed in 1927, the property sits on 48.6 acres of secluded land, but it comes with a catch.

A place of learning

Located along the Tippecanoe River in Indiana, a unique private residence is up for grabs for just $200,000. The inside of the property was once home to a school but has since been remodeled into a 4-bedroom, 4-bath home.

U.S. homebuilding surges to 13-year high

Coming off of the government’s numbers for December, economists predict the home building industry is on track for recovery in 2020.

Back from the brink: How much has Chicago bounced back from the recession?

Find out what the total value of housing is in Chicago, according to a new Zillow report.

Demos near 606 officially blocked in anti-gentrification move

Chicago City Council approved a six month ban on building demolitions along the popular biking and running path.

Chicago suburb named 2nd best city to live in

Winnetka Village was named the 2nd best United States city to live in by a financial news site.

How housing shortages impact job growth in Chicago

A new report by the National Association of Realtors ranks fast-growing cities in terms of the interplay between housing affordability and job growth.

Working with investors? Here’s the number crunch in Chicago

A new report estimates the potential profits and costs of being a landlord in cities across U.S.

Freddie Mac projects healthy outlook for Chicago multifamily market in 2020

Rent growth to continue as new supply is absorbed.

Bidding wars on the decline in Chicago

Redfin report shows competition for homes has dropped across the nation.

Bulls and bears: Potential positives and pitfalls for Chicagoland in 2020

CAR’s 2020 Market Update featured forecasts from three economists looking at what the real estate community can expect in the near future. However, there was some disagreement in terms of what the coming year will bring.

Positive jobs report tempered by two concerns

Jobs are up, unemployment is steady, but wages barely budged and construction job growth was weak.

Want to buy a house in Chicago? Here’s how much you’ll need for a down payment

Realtor.com releases down payment analysis, showing disparity in cost between major metro areas.

How’s the market? Depends on who — and where — you ask

Is it a good time to buy? Good time to sell? What’s happening with the economy? The answers to these questions change in relation to how much money you earn, where you live and how old you are.

Why Americans are determined to purchase, despite rising prices

More good news for the 2020 housing market: Year-over-year, Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index was up 8.2 points in December.

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