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These 7 Chicago suburbs are among best places to raise a family

Illinois has some ideal places to raise a family, according to a new ranking. Specifically, seven Chicago suburbs.

DOJ can resume its antitrust investigation into NAR, appeals panel rules

An appeals panel ruled the DOJ could resume its antitrust investigation into NAR. 

Chicago named a top city for fixer-upper savings

Chicago is one of the best cities in the country to save and make money on a fixer-upper, a new report found.

Leo Pareja takes over as CEO of eXp Realty

Pareja replaces former CEO Glenn Sanford, who will maintain his roles as founder, chairman and CEO of eXp World Holdings.

After fallback, millennials surge to make up the largest share of homebuyers

Millennials surpassed baby boomers to make up the largest share of homebuyers last year, according to NAR’s latest Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report.

Roam this monolithic dome home

Advertised as a monolithic dome home, this rounded dwelling in Central Florida offers energy efficiency and weather resiliency.

Renovation spending has jumped 60% since 2020

In 2020, median renovation spending was $15,000. That amount increased by 60% in three years, with the median home renovation costing $24,000 in 2023.

Chicago Agent exclusive: NAR Chief Legal Officer Katie Johnson discusses the association’s settlement

What will change for Realtors under the NAR settlement? Katie Johnson explains.

Illinois inventory reaches 16-year low while city sales increase

In February, housing inventory in Illinois hit its lowest since 2008, according to new data from Illinois REALTORS®. That’s the year the association began tracking the data.

The best week to sell this year: April 14 – 20

Prospective sellers should prepare to jump on the market — the week of April 14 through 20 will be the best time to sell this year.

NAR: Existing-home sales post biggest gain in a year 

Sales rose 9.5% from January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.38 million.

Chicagoans reject real estate transfer tax changes

If approved, the transfer tax would have increased on transactions worth $1 million or more.

Experience Idaho living in this dual-silo home

This four-bedroom, three-bathroom house in Emmett, Idaho, is made from two adjoining metal silos and features views of Squaw Butte and Emmett Valley.

NAR settles compensation lawsuits for $418 million and will ban commissions on MLS

NAR will prohibit offers of broker compensation or commission on the MLS.

Home prices have risen twice as fast as inflation for 60 years — but that trend may be reversing

U.S. home prices are 24 times higher than they were in 1963 — while overall inflation is just 10 times higher.

2 Illinois towns rank as best places for homebuyers on a budget

Two Illinois towns topped a recent ranking of the most desirable places for households with a yearly income of $75,000 to buy: Champaign and Peoria.

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