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Is the ‘lumber bubble’ finally bursting?

Lumber prices, once emblematic of widespread supply-chain woes, are finally beginning to fall. How will this affect the housing market?

Ranking every state by its most expensive home listing. Where does Illinois land on the list?

It is a fun reminder that location is everything, and every state has amazing ultra-luxury properties for the right price.

Great location — adjacent to Jurassic Park

Your dream home is ready for excavation in Cleveland, Ohio. With large dinosaur statues playing out prehistoric scenes, this three-bedroom colonial is like no other home on the market.

Three units left at The Cheshire in Oak Park

The building is exclusively represented by brokers Zak Knebel and Camille Hoover of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago’s Oak Park and River Forest offices.

Half of Americans are brought to tears while buying a home

A new Zillow survey revealed that 50% of Americans cry while buying a home, with Gen Z and millennial buyers far more likely to shed tears at least once during their home-buying journey.

Chicago home prices show no signs of slowing in March S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index

Nationally, the index posted its highest annual increase ever.

Parq Fulton and Evo Union Park, in Fulton Market, now available for occupancy

Both residences were designed with the new work-from-home model in mind, prioritizing convenience and comfort through a collection of shared amenities.

Pending-home sales fall to 10-year low

Nevertheless, home prices are expected to continue rising through the end of the year, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. 

Statewide demand remains strong despite interest rate hikes

Homes across the state of Illinois sold fast in April, even as mortgage interest rates and prices rose, new data from Illinois REALTORS® reveals.

Which Chicago suburb has the hottest real estate market?

With suburban home value growth surpassing that of urban homes, the most popular areas appear to be outside the city. So where is the hottest Chicagoland real estate?

Where does Chicago land on list of greenest cities?

Chicago was ranked No. 6 for carbon emissions, No. 7 for public transportation and No. 12 for vegan options.

New residential sales fall in April as home prices, mortgage rates continue to climb

The rate of new single-family home sales fell 16.6% from March’s revised number, while the median sales price jumped to $450,600 from March’s revised median house price of $435,000. 

Compass joins the Fortune 500

Compass made its debut on the Fortune 500 today, becoming one of the youngest companies to make the list.

“Unusual” market in April as home sales slow, but listed homes still sell quickly and at high prices

The inventory of unsold homes increased in April, while the median existing-home sales price rose, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.

Single-family home construction slows for second month in a row as apartment starts jump

“Builders are responding to higher mortgage rates and are chasing rising rents, with fewer homebuyers and more renters being forced to renew their leases.” — NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun 

Mainstreet named one of the best places to work in the country

The Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® has been honored with a Great Place to Work Certification™, which recognizes employee satisfaction.

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