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New construction could mean lower insurance costs

Homes built in 2020 or later cost 10% to 15% less to insure per square foot than homes built between 1980 and 2010.

Case-Shiller: Again, Chicago leads the nation in home-price growth

The pace of home-price growth rose nationally but with significant regional differences.

UrbanStreet Group, Wingspan Development Group complete merger

Under the new structure, UrbanStreet will lead multifamily development, while Wingspan will focus its development efforts on commercial sectors.

Fannie, Freddie condo-lending changes begin rolling out in earnest

The updated underwriting guidelines have caused consternation among many in the housing industry. 

Kickflip into this skate compound

Calling all skateboarding enthusiasts! This Austin-area home — known as the River Road Skate Compound — has a huge skate bowl in the backyard.

JLL secures $332M financial package for NEMA Chicago

JLL represented the borrower, Crescent Heights, in the five-year, fixed-rate loan through New York Life Insurance Company.

Are buyers over the ‘dream home’ sales pitch?

Buyers are reportedly looking for homes that reflect how they actually live, not how they could be living.

REMAX: Chicago home sales dip in July

Nationally, home sales in the 46 metro areas surveyed by REMAX rose 2.5% year over year and slipped 5.7% month over month. 

The United States’ ‘K-shaped’ housing market

Active buyers are looking for more expensive homes, while price-constrained buyers are looking at fewer homes altogether.

Builder confidence rises in August

The move was an improvement over July, but sentiment still remained in negative territory. 

Cotality: Illinois leads nation in home-price growth in June

Looking ahead, Cotality expects the median price of a home to increase 1.5% through June 2027. 

Washington agent Jeanie Kendall launches nationwide LGBTQ-friendly real estate referral brokerage

Though licensed in Washington, Common Ground Referrals will serve clients across the United States.

Baird & Warner offering agent access to Zillow Showcase through exclusive program

The customized Zillow Showcase package is available to Baird & Warner agents without a monthly contract, allowing them to pay per listing.

Is the data center boom affecting residential real estate?

Three years after the opening of a large center, ZIP codes retained 66% of their pre-opening active listings, compared to 43% in similar areas without a data center.

Illinois REALTORS® partners with local governments for Illinois Housing Supply Accelerator Program

Governmental affairs directors will work directly with mayors, county leaders, planners, local officials and housing stakeholders to identify and remove barriers that are delaying or preventing new construction. 

Wheaton makes Realtor.com’s Hottest ZIP Codes list

According to the report, buyers in these markets bring stronger financial profiles than the national norm, with higher average down payments and credit scores.

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