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Inspired by the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina and castles around Europe, this Evergreen, CO château could potentially become the most expensive home ever sold in the community. The 20,000-square-foot limestone castle sits on 35 acres with mountain views.
Donald Trump is the president-elect of the United States of America, and pending any unforeseen developments, he will be the leader of the country come Jan. 2017. So what can we expect, as far as real estate and housing
Yesterday the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments for City of Miami v. Wells Fargo and Bank of America, and early reports suggest the Court is leaning towards allowing the case to proceed – which could have major implications for
The importance of real estate agents in the homebuying process cannot be understated, according to a new Freddie Mac analysis. Freddie’s survey, which asked licensed U.S. real estate professionals about the role that they play in homebuying process, found that clients rely on
Recently, we reported on the school districts in both Cook County and DuPage County that commanded the highest home prices, and now we’re back with similar analysis for Lake County. Utilizing data from realtor.com, our list below compares the median price of the homes in
In our new Real Data report, we’ve detailed the agents who closed October’s top home sales throughout Chicagoland. Click on the tabs below to adjust between the single-family, condo and townhome markets: Single Family Condo Townhome Single Family Sales Price Property
In its 2015 member profile, the National Association of Realtors found that 96 percent of its membership uses email either daily or nearly every day, making it the most used form of communication by Realtors – and as a survey of
Last week, we covered the release of NAR’s 2016 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, which reported that first-time homebuyer market share remains at its lowest level since 1989. But NAR’s profile included many more insights on first-time buyers in
Last week, we reported on the top luxury housing markets in Chicagoland during the third quarter, and now we’re back with the top luxury markets for all of 2016. Based on the same exclusive numbers from Redfin, we found the city
When it comes to homebuilding, Chicago is a top 30 market to watch in 2017, according to a joint report from PwC and the Urban Land Institute. The city’s No. 28 ranking comes as little surprise, as Chicago has
The mortgage denial disparity remains as wide as ever across racial lines, and it’s especially pronounced here in Chicagoland, according to new Zillow analysis of Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data. The numbers are hardly encouraging: for all mortgage applicants in
We reported last week that residential construction in Chicagoland is posting some of the most impressive spending increases in the nation this year, and now this week, MetroStudy has complemented that earlier report with some positive findings of its
The Streeterville/Gold Coast area of Chicago is the top luxury housing market in Chicagoland, according to exclusive numbers that Redfin provided Chicago Agent. In 2016’s third quarter, the market saw 70 sales of $1 million or more, edging out the city’s
Approximately 2.5 million consumers are rejoining the housing market this year, according to a new study from Experian. During the downturn and subsequent recession, many consumers tacked foreclosures, short sales and/or bankruptcies onto their credit report, where they remained for seven years. Between June
In August, it was announced the White Sox would be changing the name of its ballpark from “U.S. Cellular Field” to “Guaranteed Rate Field,” and the logo for the field was unveiled to the public this week, with the new
There are housing reports, and then there is NAR’s Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. An authoritative look at the housing market and the consumers who propel it forward, NAR’s report is a must-see document every fall, as it