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GetBurbed surpasses $1 billion in lifetime team sales

GetBurbed, the @properties Christie’s International Real Estate team led by Holly Connors, has hit a milestone achievement: over $1 billion in lifetime team sales.

Matthew Cenedella named CFO for NAR

Matthew Cenedella replaces John Pierpoint, who will retire at the end of the month after nearly 40 years with the association.

Rocket to acquire Redfin

The acquisition was described as an all-stock transaction.

When’s the best time to sell a home in Chicago?

If you have a would-be seller close to getting ready to put their home on the market, now’s the time to prepare. 

CoreLogic: Home-price growth slows in January, with further deceleration possible

Falling consumer sentiment suggests potential homebuyers are wary of the short-term economic outlook and future inflation, CoreLogic Chief Economist Selma Hepp said. 

The tariffs took effect. Now what?

After a month-long delay, the 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico have gone into effect. Additionally, President Donald Trump signed an executive order increasing tariffs on imports from China to 20%.

Homeowners would rather lose money than sell to their ex

Furthermore, 13% of homeowners said they’d take their home off the market if they learned their ex was considering buying it.

Keller Williams names Christopher Czarnecki as president and CEO, announces investment partnership

Czarnecki fills the shoes of past president and CEO Mark Willis, who stepped down in January.

Home prices drive up down payments in December

The higher down payment amount compared to last year is due to higher home prices, resulting in larger deposits for buyers.

Big barrels in Big Sur

This listing, nestled in the hills above Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur, California, is constructed from two giant redwood wine barrels.

Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty welcomes The Kim & Katie Group

The group is one of the top real estate teams in Naperville.

New-home sales post unexpectedly large decline in January

At the same time, the median sales price for a new home hit its highest level since 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.   

Keep up with this Kardashian landmark

This Hidden Hills home featured in the Kardashian family’s famous TV show. Now, it’s for sale for $13.5 million.

Rate to offer mortgage balance coverage insurance for first responders

Rate announced an initiative that will offer first responders a one-year accidental death insurance policy that covers their mortgage balance up to $650,000 if they die in the line of duty.

Illinois home sales, prices and inventory all rose in January

Home sales, prices and inventory all rose in Illinois during January, according to new data from Illinois REALTORS®. A total of 7,471 Illinois homes sold in January, a 7% increase year over year. Meanwhile, home stock rose 1.5%, with

Case-Shiller: Home prices hit all-time high for the 19th month in a row in December

In Chicago, home prices rose 6.6% year over year and 0.19% month over month in December. The annual increase was the second highest in the U.S. after New York. 

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