The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of defendant brokerages and agents using floor plans when marketing properties.

Zillow has released its list of the hottest real estate markets predicted in 2025 and Chicago made the ranking.

In 28 cities, the typical local family can afford less than 1% of for-sale properties, according to a recent study by NetCredit.

After less than a year in the role, Amy Lessinger is exiting her position as president at RE/MAX, effective Jan. 17.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has joined 15 states in a legal complaint to prevent the adoption of new minimum energy-efficiency standards.

Four real estate titans — Kamini Rangappan Lane of Coldwell Banker Realty; Amy Lessinger of RE/MAX; Mike Miedler of Century 21; and Robert Reffkin of Compass — share their insights on the year ahead.

NAR signaled its intent to continue its Clear Cooperation policy, but the debate over the issue has not subsided. Brokerage leaders weigh in.

This Bentonville, Arkansas home is listed by John Mayer of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Journey for $3.2 million.

Results Realty ERA Powered, located in St. Charles, has acquired the independent firm Mark Allen Realty. Mark Allen Realty will operate a Mark Allen Realty ERA Powered.

In its last reading before the end of the year, the National Association of REALTORS®  Pending Home Sales Index posted its fourth consecutive monthly increase in November. 

Over the past 12 months, our local coverage tracked all the local breaking news. These were the most-read Chicago stories.

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Home sales, median prices and the number of for-sale homes all rose in Illinois during November, year over year, according to new data from Illinois REALTORS®.

The median-sales price slid from $425,600 in October to $402,600 last month. 

Matthew Gardner shares his predictions for the housing industry in 2025.

Homes in the Chicago suburbs are spending slightly more time on the market, according to new data from Mainstreet REALTORS®.