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Chicago homeowners are spending big money on renovations

Chicago ranks in the top five cities for home renovation spending.

This Chicago street ranks among the world’s most beautiful

Highlighting 71 streets from around the world, Architectural Digest ranked LSD, as the locals call it, at No. 40.

E&V’s annual Pride Summit takes a different tone

E&V’s annual Pride Summit took place at 110 North Wacker and included a day full of talks and panels on LGBTQ+ topics. CEO Anthony Hitt kicked things off.

Guaranteed Rate raises more than $1 million for military nonprofits

The money raised will go to nonprofit organizations that support the U.S. military community.

A pyramid in paradise

On Hawaii’s Big Island, in Ocean View, a pyramid bungalow is embedded into the earth. It’s listed for roughly $1.3 million.

Case-Shiller: Home-price index hits all-time high in March; Chicago sees 8.7% gain

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index has hit a new record for six of the last 12 months, as demand remains strong in the face of tight inventory.

‘Home Alone’ house lists for $5.25 million in Winnetka

The stately “Home Alone” house has hit the market for the second time since the 1990 classic premiered. It’s listed by the Dawn McKenna Group for $5.25 million.

VA to temporarily lift ban on buyer agent commissions

VA Deputy Director of Policy Michelle Corrdion announced that the department would temporarily lift its ban.

Statewide sales rising despite continued low inventory

Illinois home sales increased year over year during April, even though inventory neared a record low, according to Illinois REALTORS®.

New-home sales decline in April

At the same time, the median price of a new home sold in April declined as well. 

Historic triangular home on the market in Seattle

The two-bedroom, two-bathroom property includes unique features like a floating staircase, a triangular terrace and a number of sculptural elements.

Suburban home prices increased 9.1% in April

Detached homes in the Chicago suburbs now cost a median of $360,000: that’s a $30,000, increase according to the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®.

Donald R. Horton, founder of nation’s largest homebuilder, dies at 74

Horton served as chairman of D.R. Horton Inc. since it was formed in July 1991.

BHHS Chicago agents set a record in Willowbrook

Anna Fiascone and Natalie Ryan of BHHS Chicago recently oversaw a $2,750,000 transaction in Willowbrook: the most expensive home sale in that suburb in the past 10 years.

Mortgage rates dip below 7%, bring relief to homebuyers

Buyers are finally getting some relief as mortgage rates dip below 7% for the first time in five weeks, according to a Redfin report. 

2 Chicagoland agents make NAR’s 30 under 30

The National Association of REALTORS® recently honored two local agents as part of their annual 30 Under 30 class: Brandon Blankenship and Melanie Miller.

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