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The best neighborhood to buy in might be Rogers Park

The Rogers Park ZIP code of 60626 is worth considering, when you take price growth, active listings and new listings into account.

Illinois still has the second-highest property taxes

According to a new study by WalletHub, the Land of Lincoln has the second-highest property taxes in the nation, behind only New Jersey.

Michael Gobber named Illinois REALTOR® of the Year

Michael Gobber, managing broker and partner of CENTURY 21 Circle in Westchester, was named Illinois REALTOR® of the Year for 2025 by the Illinois REALTORS®.

As Redfin and Zillow partner in $100 million rental deal, Redfin lays off 450 employees

In the wake of this news, Redfin also laid off 450 employees.

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Chicago office-to-apartment conversions to increase 28%

Chicago is No. 4 among U.S. metro areas with 3,606 units in its office-to-apartments pipeline.

Illinois REALTORS® details new initiative to build middle housing

Missing “middle” housing. That’s what Illinois REALTORS® aims to address with its new Housing Stability and Affordability Initiative.

How housing inventory has evolved in Chicagoland since 2005

Housing inventory is at the crux of the residential real estate industry and is cited often as the most important factor to a strong 2025.

Colleagues remember Catherine Holbrook of The Laricy Team

Catherine Holbrook, a founding member of The Laricy Team with Americorp., died on Jan. 21 shortly after giving birth to her first child. She was 40 years old.

NAR’s Lawrence Yun projects 6% mortgage rates and home-sales growth this year

Yun shared his predictions Monday during the Chicago Association of REALTORS’® market outlook event.

Who is new HUD secretary, Scott Turner?

Scott Turner, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), was confirmed to the role in a 55-44 vote.

Bowtie Economist shares insights at Mainstreet event: ‘The economy is fine’

Mainstreet REALTORS® hosts Economic Outlook event in Rolling Meadows.

Medieval in Maryland

In Silver Spring, Maryland, stands a modern castle. Built in 2004, the property blends luxury features with medieval architecture.

Trump tariffs will hurt housing affordability, says NAHB

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods will harm housing affordability in the United States, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said in a statement over the weekend.

Gothic Revival, bayou charm

A designated landmark, this New Orleans structure is a prime example of the South’s famous Gothic Revival architecture.

CoreLogic: Chicago posts highest U.S. home-price gain in November

After Chicago, Miami, Las Vegas and Washington, D.C., posted the greatest year-over-year gains. 

Annual Illinois home sales dipped but rose in December at year-end

Despite an increase in December home sales, annual sales were down as 2024 came to a close in both Illinois and Chicagoland. The new data comes from Illinois REALTORS®.

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