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Surprise surge in new-home sales in May as median price falls

New-home inventory rose to 444,000 homes in May from 437,000 homes in April, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported.  

Illinois among top 5 most fun states

When you consider entertainment, recreation, nightlife, parties and overall costs, it turns out, Illinois is a pretty fun state! And that has a positive effect on Chicago real estate.

Median existing-home price tops $400,000 for first time in May

Meanwhile, existing-home sales slid 3.4% from April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.41 million, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. 

Luxury Living Chicago Realty adds 25 new team members

Following recent growth, Luxury Living Chicago Realty (LLCR) has announced the addition of 25 team members, as well as a slate of promotions.

Chicago home sales fall 7% year over year in May

Nationwide, sales fell 8.5% annually and rose 5.8% monthly, as rising interest rates and home prices weighed on homebuyers’ purchasing power, RE/MAX said.

CAR’s diversity, equity and inclusion summit tackles the roots of segregation in Chicago

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® hosted the 360 Summit: Leading with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion which featured many panels focused on DEI topics.

What transfer tax hikes would mean for Chicago buyers

To fund anti-homelessness efforts, the city of Chicago may triple the transfer taxes levied on expensive Chicago properties.

Housing starts plunge in May amid uncertain economic conditions

New-home completions rose during the month, however, with the increased inventory representing a rare bright spot in an otherwise gloomy government report. 

The Fed hikes interest rates 0.75% — what it means for real estate

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by .75% today: the sharpest increase since 1994. How will that affect real estate?

BHHS Elite, REALTORS® joins with BHHS Chicago

The Naperville-based Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elite, REALTORS® is officially joining with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago.

Compass and Redfin announce layoffs

Two major real estate firms are cutting their workforces amid a cooling housing market. Compass and Redfin are laying off 10% and 8% of their current staffs, respectively.

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.

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