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New-home construction drops in May

Homebuilder sentiment recently reached its third-lowest level since 2012. 

NAHREP names Illinois’ top Latino real estate agents by transactions

The agents were ranked in the association’s annual Top 250 Latino Agents Report. 

US housing market exceeds one million active listings for first time since 2019

The U.S. housing market has exceeded one million active listings for the first time since the winter of 2019, according to Realtor.com’s May Monthly Housing Trends Report.

1Fifteen at Michigan Station mixed-use development coming to Roseland

1Fifteen at Michigan Station, a $48.3 million mixed-use housing development, is set to transform a key corner in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood, the city announced.

JV plans office-to-residential conversion for former Salesforce Midwest HQ

The top six floors of the 10-story building at 111 W. Illinois St. will be converted into 153 market-rate apartments. 

NAHREP condemns ICE raids, urges protestors to remain peaceful

“NAHREP supports the human rights of all people living in the United States,” the association wrote. “These rights are preserved by the U.S. Constitution and include the right to due process.”

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Mortgage applications surge 12.5% on ‘looser housing inventory’

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

Mainstreet REALTORS® names 2025 20 Under 40

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

MLS subscriber-Realtor gap hits record level

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. 

NAR repeals ‘no-commingling’ rule from MLS Policy Handbook

The National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors repealed the non-commingling rule, often referred to as “no commingling,” which allowed MLSs to require non-MLS listings to be displayed separately from their own,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. 

Latest phase of Roosevelt Square brings 207 mixed-income residences to market

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

NAR updates hate speech, harassment portions of Code of Ethics

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. 

Cotality: Home-price gains slow to 13-year low

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

Survey Results: How Chicago agents use tech

What types of technology do you use for business? What’s the biggest challenge in adopting new technology? We asked, you answered.

Aaron Wise joins CrossCountry Mortgage as VP of mortgage lending

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

Rate named Fortune’s ‘Best Mortgage Lender’ of June 2025

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. 

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