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How to stay relevant in the age of iBuyers

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.

A lot of history in store

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.

Keep your stash secure

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.

Real Data Q3 2019

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.

Home sales dip, while Midwest prices jump 7.2 percent from last year

NAR chief economist: Housing shortage is stunting potential growth.

Chicagoland sales, prices show little movement, but future indicators bode well

Though existing-home sales data didn’t offer much excitement, an examination of homes going under contract indicates the kind of activity that normally marks the start of summer, not the end.

Loop-bound Pink Line pulling into the Kedzie station in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood.
Lightfoot announces development plans for 10 Chicago neighborhoods

The city released a plan to build up 10 neighborhoods on the city’s South and West Sides using $750 million in already allocated funding over the next three years.

Construction ramping up, but not enough to meet demand

Housing rebound continues, says the National Association of Home Builders, but it depends on where you live.

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Curvilinear fortress up for auction

Want to own Frank Lloyd Wright’s last project? The Circular Sun House, the last home design Wright worked on before he died in 1959, is hitting the auction block with no reserve.

Army strong

Why stop at one decommissioned missile silo when you can have three? This $850,000 listing in Dillsboro, Indiana, actually includes 10 buildings alongside the trio of silos, all surrounded by an 8-foot-tall barbed-wire fence.

Chicago owners overvalue homes, but inch closer to appraisers’ opinions

Overall, home values made their largest monthly climb in five years, which means homeowners and appraisers are more likely to agree on market price.

Chicago ranks 26th for lifestyle and policy in environmental study

Going into a deal with the right information on the environment can both give you a competitive advantage and help you answer tough questions from concerned consumers.

Return of spot loans could reinvigorate condo market

HUD has loosened its rules regarding FHA loans for condos. Learn what that means for your clients.

Optimism down after a hitting historic highs

While Fannie Mae’s index measuring consumer sentiment is lower than last month, the survey still clocked year-over-year gains.

Putting the ‘home’ in Homewood

Dale Taylor has been supporting members of his community who have become homeless for nearly two decades. Now, the broker-associate with RE/MAX 10 in New Lenox has been recognized with a grant from the National Association of Realtors.

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