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Which suburbs feel most like the city? StorageCafé finds out

In a recent study, StorageCafé identified the suburbs with the biggest city vibes — and Chicagoland suburbs ranked high on the list.

New-home construction ramps up in November as demand stays high

“November’s housing starts report signals strength for the housing market.”  — First American deputy chief economist Odeta Kushi

NAR: 2022 to bring rising interest rates and slower inflation, home-price growth

In unveiling its predictions, the National Association of Realtors also released its top 10 housing-market “hidden gems” for 2022.

Tour Santa’s home and workshop in new Zillow listing

The listing also shows Santa’s North Pole estate’s value has skyrocketed this year.

The MacPherson Group returns to @properties

After spending two years with Compass, the MacPherson Group has returned to @properties.

Builder confidence rises again in December despite inflation fears, production bottlenecks

“While 2021 single-family starts are expected to end the year 24% higher than the pre-Covid 2019 level, we expect higher interest rates in 2022 will put a damper on housing affordability.” — NAHB chief economist Robert Dietz

The best high schools in Illinois — public and private

As any parent can tell you, schools are a top — if not the top — consideration when buying a new home. These are the best Illinois schools.

Live in the country farmhouse of a celebrity sheep

Louie the Sheep is a local legend in Australia — and his rainbow-hued, modern farmhouse is up for sale.

NAR donated nearly 3,500 meals to Americans in last six months

As part of an ongoing relationship with the Food Recovery Network (FRN), the National Association of Realtors provided roughly 3,475 meals to Americans in the past six months, according to a press release. 

Survey: Millennial homeowners most burdened by debt, homeownership costs

Millennials are at the greatest risk of becoming house-rich and cash-poor as the generation is spending the highest percentage of their monthly income on homeownership costs compared to other generations, according to a new Hometap report.

@properties acquires the former Century 21 Elm office in Park Ridge

It’s a significant acquisition, which will offer @properties a dominant — nearly 25% — market share in the area.

Construction on 1000M to recommence, for use as a rental tower

A $304,500,000.5 million construction loan from Goldman Sachs Bank USA and Deutsche Bank Wealth Management has secured the future of Chicago’s 1000M tower.

Coldwell Banker Helman Realtors joining forces with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Two Coldwell Banker brokerages in West Central Indiana have teamed up, according to a press release from the two family-owned companies.

Mortgage applications rise in latest survey, as rates decline for the first time in a month

The decline in mortgage rates prompted an uptick in refinancing, with government refinances increasing more than 20% over the week, MBA associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting Joel Kan said in a press release.

NAR investment arm opens applications for 2022 U.S. REACH programs

The REACH program aims to identify and accelerate the most promising new technology companies in real estate and adjacent industries, including banking, insurance and home services.

Spot Santa’s Sleigh on Dec. 11 in Wheaton, thanks to BHHS

This Christmas parade is a free event for the community — planned by the Wheaton office of Berkshire Hathaway HomesServices.

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