Remember that elected officials at the Federal, State, and Local level make decisions that can impact the Real Estate Industry. The Primary Election in Illinois is Tuesday, February 2, 2010 . Polls will be open from 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM For additional...

Chicago continues to be a vibrant market for first-time homebuyers. Fifty-nine percent of people who bought homes in the Chicago area last year were first-time buyers, compared to just 47 percent nationwide. Most any type of buyer can find attractive...

Owners of rental housing are well positioned to thrive, as demand for apartments is strong and NAR projects it will rise in 2010. Overall, commercial real estate is facing a quick-changing landscape in which issues of employment and credit availability...

December marked the sixth straight month of positive home sales news in the Chicago area. More than 5,700 homes sold locally in December 2009, a 33 percent increase above the number sold in December 2008. Pending home sales are significantly above where...

Certain features within a home may need to be replaced more frequently than owners might think. Read more >...