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Voters back Illinois’ ‘millionaire tax’ referendum: Here’s what that means

Voters supported the Property Tax Relief and Fairness Referendum, with 60.2% in favor. But what does that mean?

How will Trump’s win affect the real estate industry?

As the nation reacts to President-elect Donald Trump’s win, real estate agents are no doubt wondering what a second Trump term means for housing. Here’s a rundown.

CoreLogic: Chicago No. 2 for September home-price gains

Looking ahead, the CoreLogic Home Price Insights report predicts home prices will dip by 0.1% in October on a month-over-month basis.      

Gap between the value of Hispanic-owned and white-owned homes narrows to smallest margin on record

Hispanic homeowners have narrowed the home value gap both nationally and in Chicago.

The Bruno stands for auction

The Bruno, named for its architect Robert Bruno, was formed in the ’70s from 110 tons of hand-welded, rust-colored steel. It’s currently up for auction.

NAR’s annual conference and expo comes to Boston

More than 10,000 Realtors are expected to attend the NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience event being held Nov. 8-10

An old-school house — no pun intended

In the 1920s, this historic building educated the children of Krakow, Wisconsin. Now, it’s move-in ready.

Most Americans would purchase a haunted house

Fifty-four percent of Americans would move into a haunted house, according to Clever Real Estate. Meanwhile, 95% say they’re more scared of home repairs.

Baird & Warner announces brand overhaul

Baird & Warner is set to launch its first brand overhaul in nearly 40 years.

How to sell a home that’s — allegedly — full of ghosts

Four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, original wood flooring … and a pattern of paranormal activity. These are the features agent Heather Bland had to manage when overseeing the sale of Whispers Estate — one of the Midwest’s most haunted homes.

Case-Shiller: Home prices hit all-time high again in August, but rate of increase slowed

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index hit a new record in August, marking the 15th month in a row of new highs. 

Illinois home sales slow as inventory stays on the rise

Illinois home sales slipped during September while prices and inventory rose. In Chicago, though, inventory shrank. The new data comes from Illinois REALTORS®.

New-home sales post surprise gain in September

The median price of a new home sold during the month was also up, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

Chicagoland buyers are taking their time

For the first time in a year, the average time on market for detached suburban homes is up, according to Mainstreet.

NAR: Existing-home sales dip again in September

Sales slid 1% compared to August, the National Association of REALTORS® said. 

Mortgage rates tick higher for the third straight week

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.44%. 

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