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NSBAR, NICAR name Realtors of the year

The recipients are Ethan Nagar with REMAX American Dream and Myra Nimchaiyong with Century 21 SGR Commercial. 

Case-Shiller: Chicago home-price growth jumps in January

S&P Dow Jones Indices noted that inflation outpaced national home-price appreciation for the eighth month in a row. 

Zillow: Homes with lifestyle-driven amenities, move-in ready finishes sell for 5.4% more than expected

Homes that feature lifestyle-driven amenities and move-in finishes are selling for as much as 5.4% more than expected, or approximately $19,500 extra, on the typical home, according to a new report from Zillow. 

REMAX settles Batton antitrust lawsuit for $8.5M

The deal follows fellow defendant Keller Williams Realty’s $20 million settlement. 

24 new brokerages sign on to Zillow Preview

“Zillow Preview was just announced, but the signal from the industry is undeniable,” said Jeremy Wacksman, CEO of Zillow.

MRED expands MLS access to non-Realtor participants through associations

Midwest Real Estate Data is moving toward an “open MLS” model, a shift that would eventually allow both Realtor and non-Realtor participants to access the MLS.

REMAX: Chicago home sales jump in February

Nationally, home sales in the 51 metro areas surveyed by REMAX declined 3.2% year over year and rose 11.1% month over month. 

Late May is the most profitable time of year to list in Chicago

Though the most lucrative week to list varies by city and region, spring is undoubtedly the smartest season to list.

eXp Realty enters listing-preview agreement with Realtor.com, Homes.com, ComeHome.com

The agreement follows REMAX, HomeServices of America, Side, Keller Williams and United Real Estate agreeing to a similar agreement with Zillow.

Compass drops antitrust lawsuit against Zillow

Compass announced that it will dismiss its antitrust lawsuit against Zillow, citing a reversal of the “Zillow Ban,” but Zillow says its anti-private listing network Listing Access Standards are still in place.

Naperville leads suburban Chicago home sales in February

Home sales slowed across suburban Chicago in February, but Naperville led the region with 63 detached home sales during the month, a 16.7% increase compared to last year, according to Mainstreet REALTORS®. 

Mainstreet names Brian Palm 2026 Realtor of the Year

Mainstreet REALTORS® has named Brian Palm, designated managing broker and president of Palm Real Estate Ventures, Inc. in Naperville, as its 2026 Realtor of the Year. 

Pending home sales rise in February, portending a strong spring selling season

Regionally, pending sales rose in the Midwest, South and West, and declined in the Northeast on a month-over-month basis.

Wise Agent launches Lead Pipeline feature to streamline lead tracking for agents

Wise Agent has launched its Lead Pipeline feature, designed to help agents organize leads, track follow-ups and visualize opportunities from first inquiry to closed transaction. 

Keller Williams, REMAX, HomeServices of America, Side enter pre-market listing agreement with Zillow

All participating brokerages will have access to Zillow Preview, which is structured to operate within local MLS frameworks.

Could you live in these concrete spheres?

This behemoth of a home in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, is constructed from two concrete domes.

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