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Zillow Is Broken. Now What?

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This morning, Chicago’s MLS (MRED) suspended Zillow’s listing feed as part of an ongoing legal dispute. As a result, a reported 86% of active listings in the Chicagoland area are no longer displaying on Zillow. You can read more on NBC and CNN. Whether this is resolved quickly or becomes a prolonged legal battle remains … Continued

Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House?

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You may have heard April 12-18 was the “best week” to list your house. That’s based on a report from Realtor.com. But now that it’s passed, you may be wondering if you missed your moment. Here’s the good news – you didn’t.  Because the reality is, there isn’t just one perfect week to sell your … Continued

Don’t Let Home Prices Headlines Fool You

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Spend about 5 minutes online searching for news about the housing market, and odds are you’ll see something pop up about home prices. You may even stumble onto social media influencers saying we’re headed for a crash. Let’s get you the context you need. The truth is prices are going to vary depending on where … Continued

A Simple Plan for First-Time Home Buyers

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Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also be a little nerve-wrecking because it’s something you’ve never done before. And trying to think of everything you need to do can feel like a lot. But here’s the key. You don’t have to figure everything out on your own. And you don’t have to … Continued

Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026

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Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and sellers have been holding their breath waiting for things to get better. The good news? … Continued

January, 2026 Housing Market Update | Western Suburbs of Chicago

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While national housing markets have cooled as supply improves and competition eases, the western suburbs of Chicago continue to behave differently. Inventory remains constrained, keeping conditions more competitive and pricing more resilient than in many other parts of the country, even during a season when activity typically slows. Other factors, including limited new construction, regulatory … Continued

Why Illinois Is Not Following the National Housing Script

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When we look around the country, most regions have experienced significant cooling. Inventory has increased, prices have come down, and the once red-hot Sun Belt and West Coast markets have settled into slower, more buyer-friendly market conditions. But this is emphatically not the case in Illinois and the western suburbs of Chicago. Our market is … Continued

Selling Your House for Fast Cash? Here’s What Goes Wrong

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Are you feeling the pressure of selling a home due to life changes like inheritance, relocation, or divorce? This video addresses the stress you might face when needing to sell your house fast. We examine “fast cash” offers often seen on postcards, questioning if they truly provide a quick and painless solution for home selling. … Continued