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Urban resurgence: How Chicago luxury living is evolving

Chicago real estate experienced an unprecedented boom during the spring of 2021 as buyers searched for larger — luxury — homes to invest in.

New-home sales fall again in March

Low inventory and rising interest rates have reduced prospective homebuyer purchasing power. 

Chicago among most dog-friendly cities in America

Comparing Rover’s extensive database of pet profiles against Zillow’s pet-friendly home rental listings, the companies determined the 20 fastest-growing, dog-friendly cities.

Del Webb to open active-adult community in Aurora

Del Webb, a national homebuilder within the Pulte Homes network, has announced the development of a new active-adult community in Aurora, Ill.: Lincoln Prairie.

Property taxes across the U.S. rose to $328 billion in 2021

Property taxes across the U.S rose last year, but the hike was much lower than in 2020, according to a new report.  ATTOM found in its 2021 property tax analysis of almost 87 million single-family homes, $328 billion in

Chicago sales are strong — but not surpassing March 2021

Homes sold quicker in Illinois last month than they did in March 2021, new data from Illinois REALTORS® concludes. However, the number of homes sold still lags behind the height of last spring’s real estate boom.

Baird & Warner wins Most Innovative Brokerage Award from Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®

The Chicago real estate brokerage’s Baird & Warner balance™ app was recognized nationally by LeadingRE.

NAR data shows another dip in existing-home sales

Rising interest rates and home prices have taken a toll on would-be homebuyers’ purchasing power, leading to increased inventory and another monthly slowdown in sales. 

Chicagoland homes are getting snatched up — fast

Chicagoland homebuyers are facing increasingly tough competition as the amount of time homes spend on the market continues to shrink, according to a new report from the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®.

Win a pet-sized version of your own home with BHHS Chicago’s Pawfect Home Sweepstakes

The Chicago real estate brokerage is giving people a chance to win a pint-sized, customized replica of their own home, made special for their furry — or not so furry — friend.

Overall new-home construction rises in March despite slowdown in single-family

Single-family home starts declined compared to February, while new apartment construction was up, according to government statistics.

HUD releases first Equity Action Plan

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released its first Equity Action Plan, with the goal of narrowing the racial homeownership gap.

Builder confidence falls again as housing market faces ‘inflection point’

Builder sentiment has taken a hit from an unexpectedly sharp increase in mortgage rates and continued disruptions in the supply chain, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ monthly survey. 

Avon Township receives NAR grant for new outdoor space

Avon Township has received $20,000 of placemaking funds through the National Association of REALTORS®’ Outreach Grant program. The project planned comprises an outdoor community space, which will include a classroom, garden, a Little Free Library and more.

Investor homebuying stalled dramatically in Q4 2021: a CoreLogic analysis

Investor activity showed early signs of slowing during Q4 of 2021, down from the historic highs seen in the second and third quarter, CoreLogic’s latest analysis reveals.

When’s the best time to sell a home in Chicago?

If you’re planning to sell your home this spring, get moving.

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