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Chicagoland home prices see second-largest annual percentage increase among large U.S. metros

Despite the declining rate of increase, home prices have risen for the last 136 months, CoreLogic said. 

Chicago’s share of luxury listings ranks in the top 15

Point2 compared the share of luxury listings across the 30 largest U.S. cities — and Chicago is among the top 15.

Homes are selling above asking price for first time in nearly a year

For the first time in almost 12 months, the average U.S. home is selling above its asking price, as the average sale-to-list price ratio hit 100.1% earlier this month

NAR launches podcast highlighting Realtor safety

Set to debut on July 17, “Drive with NAR: The Safety Series” will be hosted by former real estate agent and expert, Tracey Hawkins.

Lending a hand: How Wintrust’s Bill Katsoolias works with first-time homebuyers

When it comes to financing a new home, not everyone is ready for the first conversation. That’s what Bill Katsoolias has learned after nearly 30 years in the lending business.

As construction surges, builders are confident once again

It’s been a groundbreaking time for new home construction — literally. The annual rate of new construction surged to 1.631 million units in May: the biggest leap in 33 years.

A close encounter in Kansas City

In Kansas City, Missouri, is a home that’s truly out of this world. Newly remodeled, the building resembles a spaceship, sending buyers to infinity and beyond!

Get your kicks on Route 66!

Located off the original Route 66 in Carlinville, Illinois, this former church is a gateway to history — but full of future opportunity.

Chicago Housing Trust trolley tour showcases attainably priced for-sale homes and condos

More than 100 potential homebuyers gathered to visit several affordable homes available through the Chicago Housing Trust.

Former employee sues NAR, alleges discrimination by President Kenny Parcell

The National Association of REALTORS® has been named in a new lawsuit by Janelle Brevard, the organization’s former chief storyteller. NAR President Kenny Parcell is named multiple times in the complaint.

NAR: Pending-home sales dip in May as demand remains strong

Transactions that do go through are typically seeing multiple offers, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said. 

Case-Shiller: Home-price index just 2.4% off 2022 peak; Chicago sees 4.1% gain

A third consecutive month of increases in the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index lends new evidence to claims that previous declines could be behind the market. 

An open dialogue at CAR’s DEI event

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® held its annual diversity, equity and inclusion event, the 360° Summit, on June 22 at Venue West.

New-home sales surge in May

Demand for newly built homes has remained strong as high interest rates keep many would-be sellers of existing homes off the market. 

NAR: Existing-home sales tick higher in May

At the same time, the median existing-home price for all housing types slid 3.1% year over year to $396,100. 

Buyers are taking their time in the Chicago suburbs

Detached suburban home prices are mostly stable, but sales remain down and time on the market is increasing, indicating that Chicagoland homebuyers are taking their time, new data from the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® shows.

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