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Remembering Don Prigge of Baird & Warner

Don Prigge, a near-50-year real estate veteran, died Oct. 8 at age 72. He retired from Baird & Warner just five days prior.

Single-family housing starts increase for the second month in a row

Multifamily starts, meanwhile, declined, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said.    

What it costs to be comfy in Chicago

By the “50/30/20 rule,” it costs $93,999 per year to live comfortably in the Windy City, according to GOBankingRates.

Builder confidence rises again

October’s increase comes as inflation slows and mortgage rates decline. 

RE/MAX: Pace of home sales slides in September as summer-selling season ends

At the same time, the median-sales price declined from August, according to the RE/MAX National Housing Report. 

Two months in, agents give their views on NAR’s new rules

Roughly 50 days since the new rules took effect on Aug. 17, dozens of agents and managing brokers have shared a business-as-usual sentiment with Chicago Agent.

Bridging the brain divide: How agents can connect with neurodivergent clients

Real estate agents cannot ask clients about a diagnosis … So, how can you best serve neurodivergent clients?

Listings on the rise as mortgage rates hit 24-month low

More sellers are putting their homes on the market as mortgage rates fall significantly for the first time in two years.

Hospital turned haunted house turned home for sale

The Katy Hospital was built in Parsons, Kansas, in 1916. Now, two buildings from the historic institution are for sale, as is, for $50,000 each.

Former firehouse with fancy updates

Firehouse No. 7 in St. Louis may look like, well, a firehouse. But inside, there’s over 7,000 square feet of luxurious living space.

Buying a starter home is more affordable; first annual drop since 2020

The amount a homebuyer needs to earn to afford a median priced starter home is down 0.4% from last year, marking the first annual decline since August 2020.

NAR Chief Legal Officer Katie Johnson steps down

Katie Johnson, who serves as NAR’s chief legal officer and chief member experience officer, is stepping down.

The Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® inducts Connie Vavra as president

The Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® installation ceremony took place at Dinolfo’s Banquets in Homer Glenn on Sept 12.

NSBAR inducts Ethan Nagar as president

On Sept. 4, the North Shore-Barrington Association of REALTORS® held a black-tie optional induction ceremony at Ravinia Tree Top. Between 150 and 175 people attended.

Pending home sales snap back in August

The latest reading of the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales Index shows a return to month-over-month growth after a decline in July.    

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® holds its 141st Inaugural Gala

On Sept. 20, CAR hosted its 141st Inaugural Gala at the Hilton Chicago, inducting new officers and board members. Over 350 people attended.

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