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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.

Housing starts rebound in April after March slump

New-home construction jumped 5.7% month over month after a soft March, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

Hotels overtake offices in residential conversions

According to a new report from RentCafe, hotels have overtaken offices as the most likely spaces to be converted into new apartments.

Anywhere Real Estate, Keller Williams and RE/MAX commissions settlements receive final court approval

Other settlements are still awaiting final approval, including the $418 million settlement with NAR.

Nearly half of all adults would buy their childhood home if they could afford it

Zillow attributes this trend to a growing sense of nostalgia for easier times.

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun optimistic about real estate industry this year and beyond

Yun expects existing home sales to show gains in 2024, 2025 and eight of the next 10 years.

Association CEOs Michelle Mills Clement, John Gormley and Jeff Lasky weigh in on NAR settlement and where we go from here

Agents have been turning to their associations with questions ever since NAR settled in March to end litigation over broker commissions.

Changes to MLS from NAR settlement to take effect Aug. 17

NAR previously said the changes were expected to start in mid-July.

Charitable giving increased among Realtors last year

The typical amount donated annually was $1,000, up from $800 in 2022.

A castle in Barrington for $1.75 million

A six-acre castle estate blends medieval and modern elements — and it’s for sale in Barrington for $1.75 million.

An orange work of art in Palm Springs

This vibrant, orange stucco home in Palm Springs is even more colorful on the inside.

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