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The exterior of the 2-story brick and white-siding "Wheeler House" featured in Stranger Things.
‘Stranger Things’ Wheeler House sells in Atlanta

Inside, the house includes original retro features like wood paneling, built-in bookshelves, a brick fireplace and an eat-in kitchen perfect for enjoying Eggos.

Chicago homeowners hit with biggest property tax increase in over 30 years

The median increase of 16.7% comes as commercial property values in the Loop continue to sag after the pandemic. 

NAR to drop membership requirement for MLS access on Jan. 1

The association made local MLSs responsible for deciding whether non-Realtors may access their platforms as part of a suite of changes aimed at reducing antitrust risk. 

NAR unveils new three-year strategic plan

Priorities outlined in the plan fall under two overarching categories: building the future member experience and modernizing the association.

NAR’s Lawrence Yun expects 14% surge in existing-home sales in 2026

The chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS® also predicts home prices will climb 4% compared to 2025. 

First-time homebuyers hit record low in Realtor buyer/seller survey

At the same time, the average age of the first-time buyer hit an all-time high of 40, according to the 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. 

Eco-friendly features top Realtor.com’s 2026 trend forecast

At the top of the list? WaterSense fixtures — the plumbing solution, which claims to reduce water use by more than 20%, increased in popularity by 289.6%.

RE/MAX Premier names Beth Allen-Tiernan EVP of growth development

Allen-Tiernan’s addition follows Premier’s acquisition of five Compass locations in the North Shore. 

Vesta Preferred promotes team broker to partner

Korinchevska was recognized as a top producer in 2022 and 2023 and a Vesta MVP in 2023. 

Rate relaunches app with wellness focus

As part of the relaunch, Rate announced the results of a study it conducted, which found almost seven in 10 homebuyers said homeownership keeps them up at night. 

The Rubina Bokhari Luxury Group returns to Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty

The five-person team was previously with Compass. 

NAR: Home prices rose in 77% of metro areas in Q3

Nationwide, the median price for a single-family home increased 1.7% year over year to $426,800. Prices increased by the same annual rate during the second quarter.

Lexington Homes opens three model homes at Geneva Crossing

Units in the 40-townhome community start at $449,990. 

M/I Homes to launch pre-sales at new Downers Grove community, Talon Preserve

The 18-acre development will offer 35 new-construction homes in the west-suburban community. 

Illinois REALTORS® celebrates no new real estate taxes in mass-transit legislation

Earlier in the year, the assembly was considering legislation to fund mass-transit projects that Illinois REALTORS® said would increase real estate taxes up to 600%.

Steve Koleno joins Spot Real Estate

Koleno is ranked among the top real estate agents in the United States by RealTrends Verified. 

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