The Christian Science Monitor reports this morning in, “New home sales climb 1.5 percent, bolstering housing recovery“ that new home sales rose 1.5 percent in March compared to February and were up even more, 18.5 percent, from a year ago, based … Continue reading →

“Illinois housing market continues to rebound” was the headline from HousingWire after the Illinois Association of REALTORS® released the March Illinois home sales report on Monday. Illinois home sales rose 13.6 percent compared to a year ago and the statewide median price increased … Continue reading →

Illinois home sales increased 13.6 percent over previous-year levels in March and median prices increased 3.6 percent, according to the Illinois Association of REALTORS®. Statewide home sales (including single-family homes and condominiums) in March 2013 totaled 10,992 homes sold, up … Continue reading →

Hundreds of REALTORS® gathered at the Illinois State Capitol this week as part of the Illinois Association of REALTORS® annual lobby day. They talked with state legislators about issues important to private property owners and the real estate industry. Watch video highlights … Continue reading →

More than 225 Illinois REALTORS® attended the Illinois Housing Leaders Conference in Springfield that included special guests Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and Attorney General Lisa Madigan. Watch this video for highlights and scenes from the day.

Congratulations to the 2013 REALTORS® of the Year who will be honored at tonight’s awards banquet, sponsored by the Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation. The banquet is held in conjunction with the business meetings of the 41,000-member Illinois Association of … Continue reading →

Hundreds of Illinois REALTORS® were out in force on Tuesday at the state capitol as they lobbied for private property rights and the real estate industry at the 37th annual Illinois Association of REALTORS® (IAR) Capitol Conference. “You make a … Continue reading →

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan made news Monday when both addressed Illinois REALTORS® at the Illinois Housing Leaders Conference in Springfield. Both talked about their records on housing issues. The State Journal-Register article, “Quinn, Madigan … Continue reading →

More than 225 Illinois REALTORS® attended the Illinois Association of REALTORS® Housing Leaders Conference in Springfield Monday that included special guests Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and Attorney General Lisa Madigan. See photo highlights from the event:

For the second year, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn spoke to REALTORS® at the Illinois Housing Leaders Conference in Springfield on Monday and urged them to continue their work building and preserving neighborhoods. “We all know the key to economic recovery … Continue reading →

At the Illinois Housing Leaders Conference in Springfield on Monday, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan spoke to Illinois REALTORS® about the work her office has done in regards to foreclosures, predatory lending and other issues that have affected the housing … Continue reading →

At Monday’s Illinois Association of REALTORS® Housing Leaders Conference in Springfield, a panel of housing regulators and officials discussed some of the issues facing the real estate market, but also pointed to state financing and consumer programs aimed at getting … Continue reading →

In a wide-ranging discussion that covered everything from rentals to distressed properties to the changing face of move-up buyers, a panel of four Illinois REALTORS® from different areas of the state shared some of the trends and issues they’re seeing … Continue reading →

If you are a real estate industry professional interested in helping struggling homeowners find solutions to foreclosure then you will want to register for Thursday’s U.S. Department of Treasury webinar, “Illinois: State and Federal Foreclosure Prevention Solutions.” The webinar, which … Continue reading →

Today a panel of four industry professionals will discuss the housing economy and environment within their core competency as part of the Illinois Housing Leaders Conference presented by the Illinois Association of REALTORS®. Grigory Pekarsky – Managing Broker/Partner, Vesta Preferred … Continue reading →

In one week the spotlight will be on open houses as REALTORS® from around the country hold the events as part of the National Association of REALTORS®’ annual effort. Why should buyers participate in Open House Weekend April 20-21? Reason … Continue reading →

Hispanics are making strong gains in homeownership and not only lead first-time homebuyer purchases, but are also forming households at the fastest rate, according to the 2012 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report released recently by the National Association of Hispanic … Continue reading →

A number of tax-law changes could make 2013 a challenging year for commercial REALTORS® and others who are in upper-income tax brackets. “These are probably the most significant tax law changes in my career,” said Chris Bird, a former IRS … Continue reading →

After four consecutive quarters of rising foreclosure activity, Illinois saw a 2 percent drop in activity in the first quarter of 2013 compared to the fourth quarter of 2012 and was 5 percent lower than a year ago, RealtyTrac reports. … Continue reading →

Owning a home can pay off at tax time. HouseLogic explains many homeownership-related tax deductions, credits, and strategies to maximize your return. Here are a few  must-read articles to help you as you prepare your tax return. Your Top Home … Continue reading →