The Berkshire Elite Circle consists of the top 10 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brokerages in the nation — and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago was named among the bunch.

Amid rising prices and hiking interest rates, Illinois homes sold faster in February 2022 than in the year prior, according to new data from Illinois REALTORS®.

Affordability and supply-chain issues continued to weigh on the sales of new single-family residences.

What does the current generation of homebuyers and sellers look like? How old are they and how are they doing business? NAR has answers.

Ever wanted to cook in Monica’s kitchen? Hang out on the Central Perk couch with a cup of joe? This “Friends” home, furnished with colorful set replicas, has it all.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago has opened a new, satellite office at 5019 N. Clark Street.

Houzz, the home remodeling and design platform, has released its annual U.S. State of the Industry report which reveals a four-year high in revenue growth.

The median existing-home price for all housing types in February was $357,300, up 15% from a year before, as median prices rose in each region.    

“More groundbreaking is welcome news for a supply-starved housing market.” — First American deputy chief economist Odeta Kushi 

The measurement of six-month sales expectations among homebuilders took an especially negative turn in March, according to the National Association of Home Builders. 

The Federal Reserve announced today that it would increase the federal funds rate by 0.25%, its first increase in more than three years, with more hikes projected for the remainder of the year.

“Investors are weighing the impacts of rapidly increasing inflation in the U.S. and many other parts of the world against the potential for a slowdown in economic growth due to a renewed bout of supply-chain constraints.” — MBA associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting Joel Kan

In Chicago, 12 homes sold for at least $100,000 over asking price, up from four in 2021.

Structured Development has officially launched the second phase of Harrison Row Townhomes, an affordable townhome community in East Garfield Park.

The company has named Paul Hurst its chief innovation officer, a new role that reports directly to CEO Ken DeGiorgio.

Of the homes that went under contract during the four weeks ended March 6, 58% had an accepted offer within the first two weeks of going on the market, and 45% had an accepted offer within just one week, Redfin reported.