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An 1800s castle, restored to modern glory

This Midwest castle, built in the late 1800s, stands as an authentic reproduction of a Richardsonian Romanesque Scottish castle.

New-home sales jump in September despite interest rates

The median price of a new home sold during the month fell to $418,800 from $433,100 in August, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported. 

Fulton Grace Realty expands into Florida with acquisition of DreamWorks Real Estate Inc.

Chicago-based Fulton Grace Realty has acquired DreamWorks Real Estate Inc., a brokerage headquartered in Stuart, Florida, marking its first expansion into the state.

A storybook castle nestled in private woods

The castle is listed by Richard Bassford, leader of The Bassford Team at RE/MAX Concepts Bettendorf, for $700,000.

Short supply helps drive existing-home sales to 13-year low

The median existing-home price for all housing types in September was $394,300, up 2.8% from $383,500 in September 2022.   

Historic Lake Geneva home is most expensive on the Wisconsin market

Priced at $30 million, Lake Geneva’s Aloha Lodge is the most expensive home for sale in Wisconsin — by a lot.

Inventory uneven across the Chicago suburbs

There were two months of available inventory in the Chicagoland PMSA during September, according to the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® — which is about four months shy of a healthy market.

Housing starts rebound in September after August dip

Specifically, single-family homes were built at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 963,000, up 3.2% from 933,000 in August and up 8.6% from 887,000 a year earlier, according to government figures. 

The hottest home trends of 2024 — according to Zillow

Brutalist style and sensory gardens may seem at odds — but they are both hot home design trends that will rule 2024. At least, according to new predictions from Zillow.

Buyer agent commissions hang in the balance during federal case beginning this week

No matter what the jury decides, it could take years for the appeals process to work itself out, delaying any potential changes to agent commissions.

Lake Geneva among ‘most romantic’ towns in the country

Just 90 minutes from the hustle and bustle of Chicago lies a low-key romantic getaway: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. It recently cracked a list of the top 50 most romantic small towns in America.

Homebuyers from all demographics are waiting for the same thing: lower prices and mortgage rates

Two recent reports from the National Association of REALTORS® examine the challenges faced by today’s homebuyers from both the consumer’s and the Realtor’s perspective.

New luxury townhomes just steps from Geneva Lake available for pre-sale

The Residences of Geneva Lake has been approved for construction on the last major undeveloped site in Fontana, Wisconsin.

Buyers can now search by school on Zillow

Prospective buyers can access the search-by-school feature via the search bar on Zillow’s iOS mobile app.

Homebuyer pessimism hits all-time high

More than eight in 10 Americans think it’s a bad time to buy a home, according to a new survey from Fannie Mae.

Coldwell Banker Affiliates names Jason Waugh president

Waugh most recently served as president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate Professionals.

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