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May’s Chicago suburban real estate market surpasses 2015

The housing market in Chicago’s west and north suburbs are really heating up so far this year. According to recent data released by the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors (MORe), Lake, DuPage and parts of Cook counties are witnessing an increase in home prices as of May compared with the same time last year. More homes […]

Luxury listing: skyline views in Tanglewood

This three-bedroom unit sits in the St. Clair building and comes with beautiful north, east and south views, which include the city skyline. The home also features a wine room, custom kitchen and an expansive deck for enjoying summer nights. The condo is listed at $1.299 million by Laura Collins with Keller Williams Houston Memorial. […]

3 ideas to pump up your social presence using Facebook Live

YouTube has over a billion users, which is almost one-third of all people on the internet, and every day people watch hundreds of millions of hours on YouTube. And YouTube is the top video research destination for homebuyers. These are huge numbers, but YouTube isn’t the only player in the video space anymore. On April […]

Florida home prices forecasted to keep pace through 2016

CoreLogic’s June report finds that loan refinancing doesn’t make sense for a lot of current homeowners in the U.S. Forecasts predict mortgage rates will increase this year, so CoreLogic used its data to determine refinancing conditions, mortgage denial rates and the overall health of the housing market throughout the nation. As of May 12, 2015, the […]

How much does NAR’s tech company cost agents and brokers?

The National Association of Realtors is the largest trade group in the country. It also owns a tech company. A thus-far unprofitable one. NAR dedicates $50 of its $120 in annual dues to lobbying and political activities, most of it ($40) dedicated to its “Realtor Party” political advocacy arm. The trade group also dedicates a […]

ZIP code profile: 60169

The 60169 ZIP code comprises the village of Hoffman Estates, about an hour drive from Chicago. Part of Cook County, Hoffman Estates is home to Poplar Creek Country Club and James B. Conant High School, a public high school with a 9/10 rating on Greatschools. Most 60169 home values to continue fall through 2016, excluding some centralized homes Click To Tweet According to […]

Homeowners can now sell on MLS for no listing fee

What if joe-six-pack could market a home to the full universe of potential buyers and sell his property without spending a dime? Well, now he can. USRealty.com, whose CEO previously founded and sold one of the most popular for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) websites, is now offering MLS listings to sellers in dozens of states for no upfront cost or fees upon closing. […]

It’s the Monday after Brexit happened — what should you be doing?

I bought a house at the end of February, and I still can’t decide whether it was the smartest or stupidest thing I’ve ever done. And I intentionally immerse myself in real estate every day, trying to learn more about the ins and outs — and the global economies that drive this industry. If I’m this […]

Daily market update: June 27, 2016

We’ll add more market news briefs throughout the day. Check back to read the latest. Mortgage rates: 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Rates for the Past 6 Months | Credio 15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Rates for the Past 6 Months | Credio   Home equity rates: Average Home Equity Loan Bank Rates by State | Credio […]

Tough conversations: Inman is stirring things up at Connect San Francisco

Twenty years ago when Connect began, we were known for stirring up the industry, particularly the old guard. In that spirit, we are reviving our roots with a series of debates — sometimes-uncomfortable discussions and lively in-your-face presentations. Grab the microphone or sit back; let’s have some fun. Here is a sampling. Sonja Trauss Notorious […]

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