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RE/MAX Next now part of RE/MAX Premier

RE/MAX Next has integrated into RE/MAX Premier, a union which leaves the firm as Chicago’s No. 1 RE/MAX agency based on combined sales.

An ‘Earthship’ landed in New Mexico

The crown jewel of architect Michael Reynolds’ sustainable vision, Vallecitos is a passive solar home within the Greater World Earthship Community, the world’s largest, legal off-grid subdivision.

This is the magic mortgage rate number to reignite the housing market

Lower mortgage rates are the one thing that could draw buyers back into the housing market, according to a new survey from Realtor.com. The magic number? Around 5%.

Judge removes Chicago real estate transfer tax referendum from March ballot

The proposal was a centerpiece of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to generate money to combat homelessness.

Artist’s passion project listed for $1.26 million

This one-of-a-kind home was started in 1980 by contemporary artist Malcolm McCleod Brown.

Illinois home sales are up despite low inventory

Despite sparse inventory, statewide home sales were up year over year during January, according to new data from Illinois REALTORS®.

New listings in Chicagoland hit record low as recession fears loom

In January, just 130,475 new properties were listed in Chicagoland. That’s the lowest monthly number seen since data tracking began in 2008.

NAR: Existing-home sales rise 3.1% in January

The median existing-home price for all housing types was $379,100, up 5.1% from $360,800 a year before.       

RE/MAX Legends acquires RE/MAX Central

RE/MAX Legends, which is headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, has acquired the Roselle-based firm RE/MAX Central.

Greater Boston Association of REALTORS® partners with AgentEDU

AgentEDU, which provides online real estate training courses, has partnered with The Greater Boston Association of Realtors (GBAR) to empower thousands of Boston-area agents with additional educational resources.

Examining homeownership rates across racial groups

A recent NAR report details the persistent gaps in homeownership rates among racial groups, particularly for Black buyers.

Chicago’s ‘most’ — and ‘least’ — expensive ZIP codes may surprise you

Comparing each ZIP code’s median home price to its median household income presents a surprising picture of Chicago real estate.

NAR: Home prices rise across the country in the fourth quarter of 2023

Single-family home sales prices increased in 189 out of 221 metro areas analyzed, with the median single-family price in the country rising 3.5% year over year to $391,700.

Dawn McKenna Group lists Naples, Florida, compound for $295 million, a new U.S. record

If it sells for close to the asking price, the sprawling family compound would be the most expensive residential sale in U.S. history.

HomeServices asks the Supreme Court to review Sitzer-Burnett ruling

Months after being found liable in the now-famous Sitzer-Burnett trial, the Berkshire Hathaway affiliate is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a ruling related to the case.

Chicago No. 2 in the nation for net migration among Gen Zers

In 2022, the top net migration cities among Gen Zers were Washington, D.C., Chicago and Boston. 

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