It’s HGTV enthusiasts’ favorite time of the year, when they’re able to get a taste of the luxury life by casting their vote for their favorite exotic homes. HGTV and Luxury Portfolio International have teamed up in search of

The May 2018 ShowingTime Showing Index report was recently released, which analyzed the traffic per residential property for sale by agents and brokers. A higher number means that an average home saw more visits from potential buyers this month.

It’s no secret a lack of inventory is making an impact on the housing market, but new reports show hope for a change. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban development released

Pulte Homes is making the leap into smart homes. In a Business Insider press release, PulteGroup announced that every newly-built Pulte, Centex, Del Webb, DiVosta and John Wieland Homes will be equipped for smart technology use to fit a

The Counselors of Real Estate recently released its annual Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate list for 2018-2019, which includes both current and long-term opportunities and challenges. Interest rates and the economy, which may result in limited affordable housing, is

A teen film landmark Feeling a sense of nostalgia? Located in Tacoma, Washington, this exquisite Victorian home was featured in the 1990s film “10 Things I Hate About You” starring Julia Stiles and the late Heath Ledger. On the

Wilshire Homes Development and @properties announced the beginning of sales for a condominium building in Ukrainian Village. The Boulevard will be located at 1938 W. Augusta, just east of Damen Avenue.  The property itself has historical significance to the

  In recent years, surveys from the National Association of Realtors and Zillow have found that saving for a down payment is the most significant hurdle for renters who want to own a home. But how long does it

The Midwest Real Estate Data Board unanimously voted Art Carter to serve another year as a strategic manager. An MRED press release announced the news of Carter’s re-election as one of the Board’s two strategic managers. Carter has held

Homebuyers want more technology use from their agents, and a new report shows that Realtors are starting to implement more technology into their workday.  Realtors Property Resource found that that 85.28 percent of Realtors used a mobile device, specifically

Some professions make more than others, and those incomes basically set the path for how someone lives their life. RENTCafé had an idea that maybe you income could be more profitable in some cities, and less than others. RENTCafé

It’s time America steps up their sustainability measures around the country, and a new report shows which cities are leading the way. The Sustainable Development Solutions Network released its second annual report on U.S. city sustainability, which looked at 100

Freddie Mac, the government-owned real estate finance firm, announced June 15 that it had partnered with an outplacement services provider to help rural homeowners who may be at risk of foreclosure due to a lapse in employment. It’s part

Vista Tower is preparing to be the first luxury development in Chicago to offer a car-sharing program, with Tesla available exclusively to its residents. Those who wish to use the service will have access to a Tesla which will

The metropolitan Chicago housing market continues to see new highs in median sales prices, according to the latest RE/MAX housing report. The median sales price grew 2.8 percent to $256,000, which is higher than any other month since June

The latest U.S. home sales report from RE/MAX shows that buyers are snapping up homes in near record time. Across 54 metro areas included in the survey, listings lasted only 46 days on average before being placed under contract. Only