News / Features

Chicago-based Baird & Warner launches brokerage in Naples, Florida

Baird & Warner has opened a new branch in Naples, Florida. Although the Chicago-based brokerage has conducted some business in Wisconsin and Indiana, the move represents its first office outside of Illinois.

NAR names Utah Realtor as 2023 president

The appointment was one of many leadership announcements the National Association of REALTORS® made at its annual convention in Orlando, Florida. 

Rents are dropping in Chicago — kind of

Like home prices, post-pandemic rental costs have skyrocketed. But recent data shows a bit of relief in the city of Chicago.

Redfin cuts 13% of its workforce, eliminates RedfinNow

The company will let go of 862 employees and eliminate the roles of another 218 people, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said.

Residential Real Estate Council hires new CEO

The new chief executive previously served as CEO of the Women’s Council of Realtors®. 

Homebuyer demand stabilizes as mortgage rates dip

Homebuyer demand is starting to stabilize as October home sales posted the largest decline since 2015, according to a new report.

To Naperville, and beyond: Where young homebuyers are settling down

Millennials make up 43% of current homebuyers — the highest share of any generation. So, where are they moving to in the Chicagoland area? And what are they looking for?

A whale of a good time — in British Columbia

Vancouver Island is great for whale watching. But at this home, you won’t even need to leave the front porch!

A literal treehouse in Pismo Beach

Within the city of Pismo Beach, an authentic treehouse stands tall — and it’s currently listed for $3.8 million.

The Elaine Pagels Group becomes exclusive agent for Quincy Station

The Elaine Pagels Group, of BHHS Chicago’s Downers Grove office, were made the official listing agents for Quincy Station, a new luxury apartment building in Westmont.

Homes staying on the market longer, sellers feeling the pressure

The median age of inventory in Chicago is 57 days, down from 81 before the pandemic began.

CoreLogic: September brings fifth consecutive monthly slowdown in home-price growth

Looking ahead, CoreLogic expects national year-over-year appreciation to slow to 3.9% by September 2023. 

Greater percentage of Realtors® incorporating Instagram and LinkedIn into their work

The technology survey offers insights into how Realtors value technology and use social media.

PulteGroup COO to retire next year

The Atlanta-based homebuilding giant will replace the outgoing executive with its senior vice president for field operations. 

NAR: Pending-home sales drop 10.2% in September

September is the fourth month in a row to see declining sales activity. 

Mortgage rates top 7% for first time since 2002

A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 7.08% this week from 6.94% a week ago, Freddie Mac reported. A year ago, the average mortgage carried a 3.14% rate. 

New Subscribe

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.