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Your own personal Alcatraz

Talk about a detached home. Floating out in the United Kingdom’s Humber Estuary is Bull Sands Fort: a military sanctuary designed during the first World War.

16.7% of Chicago home-purchase agreements fell through in June

About 14.9% of home-purchase agreements nationwide fell through in June, the highest percentage in more than two years.

Mayor Lightfoot calls for more investment in affordable new construction

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot took her affordable housing plan a step further in late June, requesting an additional $69 million in funds — this comes after a $1 billion investment in the program from the city in December.

Chicago among geekiest cities in the nation

In honor of Embrace Your Geekness Day — July 13, apparently — Lawn Love has compiled a list of the geekiest cities in the U.S. Chicago ranks at No. 7.

2022 NAR Member Profile: Median Realtor income jumps in 2021

According to the annual survey, the typical Realtor saw their transaction sides rise from 10 to 12 and their sales volume increase from $2.1 million to $2.6 million. 

New Zillow tool helps military vets find VA loan-eligible condos

The tool takes the guesswork out of the home-shopping process by highlighting condos eligible for Veterans Affairs (VA) financing.

RE/MAX begins major push for new brokerages, layoffs to come with third-party tech adoption

The residential-brokerage franchisor announced a host of company-wide steps it is taking to grow its business. 

Chicago-area Realtors rally to raise funds for Highland Park victims

As the Highland Park community, along with the rest of the nation, mourns the tragic event that took place at the Fourth of July, Realtors are mobilizing to help support victims and their families. 

Showing activity is strong in central Illinois despite nationwide slowdown

A new report from ShowingTime reveals a continued drop in home showings nationwide: During May, buyer traffic decreased 18.2% year over year.

Chicago home price growth exceeds 11% in May, deceleration on the horizon

Prices for single-family homes in Chicago increased by 11.1% year over year in May, up from 10.7% month over month in April.

Decoupling broker commissions could be coming

Agent commissions of the future could look much different than they do today, as a Department of Justice investigation into the issue of decoupling buyer and broker commissions continues, class-action lawsuits are advancing and associations and MLSs are adjusting their policies.

Hole up in your very own hobbit house

More than 1,000 square feet are tucked away inside this real-life, hillside Hobbit house! It looks straight out of Middle Earth.

Rock out in a geological masterpiece

The Peterson Rock Garden and Museum, a beloved local attraction in central Oregon, is officially for sale. It’s listed for $825,000.

April Baker of BHHS Chicago sells record-setting single-family home in Forest Park

April Baker of the Gillian Baker Team represented the buyers who acquired the $830,000 property: a record for the area.

10 markets where buyers retain an edge

Realor.com has compiled a list of the 10 markets where homes are lingering the longest — giving buyers a rare edge.

CAR CEO Michelle Mills Clement joins the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Board

CAR CEO Michelle Mills Clement has been added to the Board of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority.

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