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The MG Group joins COMPASS after nearly 20 years at BHHS Chicago

The MG Group, led by Mario Greco, is leaving Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago after nearly 20 years.

NAR praises Biden’s proposals to address housing affordability  

NAR President Kevin Sears also raised concerns about Biden Administration regulations that could create hurdles to affordability. 

Chicago’s real estate transfer tax referendum is back on; CAR says vote ‘no’

After a decision by the Illinois Appellate Court, the transfer tax referendum will be counted on the March 19 ballot. Realtor associations are encouraging their bases to vote “no.”

Today’s buyers prioritize price over location

Location, location, location … at least that’s how the old real estate adage goes, right?

‘Octagonal’ homes are the most desired in Chicago

According to Zillow scrolling, octagonal homes are the most popular style in the United States — and that holds true in Chicago.

What history tells us about today’s interest rates

If your buyer is having a hard time moving on from 2021 and accepting the reality of today’s rates, a history lesson may help.

RE/MAX Next now part of RE/MAX Premier

RE/MAX Next has integrated into RE/MAX Premier, a union which leaves the firm as Chicago’s No. 1 RE/MAX agency based on combined sales.

An ‘Earthship’ landed in New Mexico

The crown jewel of architect Michael Reynolds’ sustainable vision, Vallecitos is a passive solar home within the Greater World Earthship Community, the world’s largest, legal off-grid subdivision.

This is the magic mortgage rate number to reignite the housing market

Lower mortgage rates are the one thing that could draw buyers back into the housing market, according to a new survey from Realtor.com. The magic number? Around 5%.

Judge removes Chicago real estate transfer tax referendum from March ballot

The proposal was a centerpiece of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to generate money to combat homelessness.

Artist’s passion project listed for $1.26 million

This one-of-a-kind home was started in 1980 by contemporary artist Malcolm McCleod Brown.

Illinois home sales are up despite low inventory

Despite sparse inventory, statewide home sales were up year over year during January, according to new data from Illinois REALTORS®.

New listings in Chicagoland hit record low as recession fears loom

In January, just 130,475 new properties were listed in Chicagoland. That’s the lowest monthly number seen since data tracking began in 2008.

NAR: Existing-home sales rise 3.1% in January 

The median existing-home price for all housing types was $379,100, up 5.1% from $360,800 a year before.       

RE/MAX Legends acquires RE/MAX Central

RE/MAX Legends, which is headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, has acquired the Roselle-based firm RE/MAX Central.

Greater Boston Association of REALTORS® partners with AgentEDU

AgentEDU, which provides online real estate training courses, has partnered with The Greater Boston Association of Realtors (GBAR) to empower thousands of Boston-area agents with additional educational resources.

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