The Mortgage Bankers Association said the post-Memorial Day increase came despite economic uncertainty and largely static interest rates. 

The local organization recognized the Realtors as future leaders of Chicago-area real estate. 

T3 Sixty said the difference between real estate agents who subscribe to MLSs but are not Realtors and Realtor-subscribers hit 25%, the highest on record. 

The National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors repealed the non-commingling rule, often referred to as “no commingling,” which allowed MLSs to require non-MLS listings to be displayed separately from their own, during last week’s legislative meetings in Washington, D.C. 

With the additions, Roosevelt Square has opened almost 900 of 2,000 planned mixed-income apartments since work began in 2006. 

The National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors has approved changes to the portions of its Code of Ethics that deal with hate speech and harassment during this week’s legislative meetings in Washington, D.C. 

The Northeast and Midwest remained strong, while Florida, which saw a major runup in prices in recent years, continued to cool. 

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Aaron Wise has joined CrossCountry Mortgage as vice president of mortgage lending, specializing in residential mortgages in the Chicagoland area.

Rate has been named the “Best Mortgage Lender” of June 2025 by Fortune for its “smooth online mortgage experience,” including its innovative digital tools and array of loan options. 

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago has expanded its North Region leadership team with the appointment of Keri Cook Falls as sales manager and promotion of Lisa Dean to assistant sales manager. 

Douglas Elliman has launched Elliman International in a move to expand its services to key global markets and serve its agents, clients and developers’ growing international real estate needs. 

Keller Williams has partnered with Canva, a design platform used to create graphics for social media, presentations and more, to provide KW-affiliated agents with enhanced access to marketing tools to grow their business.

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