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Debbie Pawlowicz named Mainstreet Realtor of the Year

Pawlowicz is managing broker and owner of DPG Real Estate in Lisle. 

Gisela Attlan

“Be patient and stay consistent. Always be authentic.” — Gisela Attlan, Real Estate Advisor, Engel & Völkers Chicago

Dior Real Estate affiliates with Century 21, becomes CENTURY 21 IMPACT

The South Chicago brokerage is led by Broker/Owner Tuwanna Dennis. 

New-home construction drops more than expected in March

The surprisingly large decline in the pace of housing starts comes as builder sentiment remains depressed by tariff worries and high prices. 

eXp Realty challenges other brokerages to adopt new seller advisory form warning of private listings

eXp Realty CEO Leo Parejo added that eXp’s recent decision to adhere to Zillow’s anti-private listing policy is not exclusive to the online portal.

Kim and Katie Group enters Naples, Florida, with Premier Sotheby’s affiliation

Founders Kim Marino and Katie Minott will work from Premier’s Broad Avenue office as they pursue a dual-market arrangement. 

Redfin joins the Clear Cooperation fray; won’t publish listings until they’re on the MLS

In a statement, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman also asked MLSs to create a “coming-soon” designation that precludes search sites from showing listing history. 

MRED, RMLS Alliance enter data-sharing partnership

The arrangement will provide agents and brokers access to listing and sold data covering almost all of Illinois.

Zillow prohibits privately-marketed listings, eXp commits to sharing within 24 hours

eXp Realty was the first brokerage to publicly join Zillow, announcing its commitment to ensuring eXp listings are available on Zillow within 24 hours of marketing to consumers.

Homeowners are remodeling for their own joy — not for resale value

The upgrades that brought homeowners the most joy in 2024 were primary bedroom suites, kitchens and new roofing.

Martina Trenchevski

“Build relationships, stay patient, be persistent, and always learn something new.” — Martina Trenchevski, Realtor, Coldwell Banker Realty, Hinsdale

Real estate attorney Natalie Aguilar Glatz hangs shingle in Crystal Lake

The Law Office of Natalie Aguilar Glatz offers real estate and estate-planning services in English and Spanish. 

Off-MLS listing leads to lower selling prices, especially in communities of color

By choosing to list their homes privately, homesellers in 2023 and 2024 forwent a collective $1 billion, according to new research from Zillow.

Once again, baby boomers make up the largest share of homebuyers

“In a plot twist, baby boomers have overtaken millennials — the largest U.S. population — to become the top generation of homebuyers,” said Jessica Lautz, NAR’s deputy chief economist and vice president of research.

Oralia Herrera installed as NAHREP president

Oralia Herrera, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 TK Realty Inc. in Addison, has been installed as NAHREP president.

Rocket to acquire Mr. Cooper for $9.4 billion

The acquisition of the mortgage servicer comes on the heels of Rocket’s $1.75 billion deal for Redfin. 

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