New laws, shifts in tax assessments and possible methods for filling government shortfalls are all situations brokers should be watching in the coming months.

The results were determined by an independent survey of past customers, examining every closed transaction for the calendar year.

The National Association of Realtors’ 2019 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers reveals that FSBOs are on the decline and that buyers are in need of help when it comes to making home purchases.

There are lots of Frank Lloyd Wright homes out there, but not many of them feature private parking for your client’s helicopter. This listing actually features three properties on Petre Island, two of which were designed by the renowned architect.

On a 4-acre lot in Reeds Spring, Missouri, yurt-building pioneer Bill Coperthwaite taught seminars and led the construction of two of the four circular tentlike structures that are now for sale for $129,900.

Looking at the Trib’s Top Workplaces 2019 list, it’s clear many in the Chicagoland real estate community are happy with their brokerages.

For now, low borrowing costs are keeping pace with rising prices. But how long can this last?

The Joint Center for Housing Studies’ State of the Nation’s Housing report stresses the need for more inventory.

After the October jobs report showed unexpected labor market strength, experts believe the Fed will be unlikely to plan further rate cuts.

The Fed cuts interest rates while a Commerce Department report notes recent economic growth was driven in part by the real estate sector.

NAR economist urges developers to consider converting vacant office space, shopping malls to condos to relieve housing shortage.

While iBuyers aren’t really active in Chicago yet, other markets are seeing a vastly different picture. That’s why the session on iBuyers was one of the most highly anticipated panels at the Accelerate Summit event put on earlier this month by our sister publication, Houston Agent magazine.

This former general store, built in 1906 in Gold Hill, North Carolina, still has a ton of its original features: forest pine ceiling and floors; counters; display cases; shelving; and even an old post office. The attic has been reimagined into a cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath home.

This 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath oceanfront home in Bolinas, California, has a secret. Built in 1958, the home features multiple hidden doors. One treat stashed away from public view is the wine cellar, presumably for oenophiles who don’t like to share their best bottles with just anyone.

Once again it’s time to check in on the people and offices with the most activity in Chicagoland real estate. Get a quick glance of the people and offices who made waves in Q3 or dig deep into the full lists of the top 20 agents, offices and highest single-family closings in each of the six counties we cover.

NAR chief economist: Housing shortage is stunting potential growth.