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Existing-home sales end 4 months of declines in July

The pace of home sales increased 1.3% from June after months of decreases, the National Association of REALTORS® said.      

Chicagoland residential trends hold steady as industry braces for change

Home sales remained steady across the Chicagoland suburbs as the industry prepared for changes in August and beyond, according to the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®.

NAR elevates Nykia Wright from interim to permanent CEO

Wright had served as interim CEO since November.

Sellers still have the upper hand in Chicago, bucking national trend

Competition in the housing market is expected to reignite as falling mortgage rates breathe new life into buyers, according to Zillow’s latest report. 

Upcoming changes to Illinois real estate law — beyond the NAR settlement

Rule changes stemming from NAR’s settlement are not the only ones occurring in Illinois. Illinois REALTORS® outlines all the details.

Apartment construction surges nationwide

The influx represents a 9% increase compared to last year and a 30% jump from 2022.

Fulton Grace Realty’s grand Elmhurst opening

Fulton Grace Realty has expanded into Elmhurst with a new office in the suburb’s downtown area. A grand opening event was held July 9.

Michigan agents sue NAR, claim membership requirement to access MLS violates federal law

The lawsuit criticizes NAR’s new rules in the wake of its legal settlement.

Housing inventory reaches post-pandemic high as market continues to balance

The combination of rising inventory and price reductions in Chicago and nationwide is creating a more buyer-friendly market.

What you need to know when NAR’s new rules start Aug. 17

There are nuances in NAR’s rule changes that are important to know for buyer’s agents, seller’s agents or clients.

Average mortgage rate drops to lowest level in more than a year

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped more than a quarter point since last week.

Minority-owned small business lender Lendistry to offer home loans in Illinois

Lendistry Home Loans will offer conventional purchase and refinance loans, as well as loans for non-traditional borrowers. 

This for-sale New Orleans mansion was owned by Nicolas Cage

In addition to all the local lore, the LaLaurie Mansion features eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. 

Pending home sales regain upward momentum in June

The National Association of REALTORS® said its Pending Home Sales Index rose 4.8% month over month. 

Daniel Manginelli to lead in-house coaching for Rate

Rate, formerly known as Guaranteed Rate, has appointed Daniel Manginelli to lead its nationwide sales coaching program: Success Coaching Solutions.

A $2.6 million treehouse in Washington state

Camp out under the stars in style in this two-bedroom, two-bathroom luxury treehouse on Orcas Island in northern Washington.

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