In ‘shocker’ of a vote, Chicago transfer tax hike headed for defeat
The key policy item for first-term Mayor Brandon Johnson would have raised an estimated $100M through a tax hike on real estate sales
by Taylor Anderson Mar 20
Illinois Supreme Court says Chicago tax hike can move ahead
A fiscal watchdog also released a report warning that Chicago leaders may not have studied the issue thoroughly before putting it on the March 19 ballot
by Taylor Anderson Mar 13
Chicago voters to decide whether to hike real estate transfer tax
Proponents said the measure would raise $100M per year. Chicago Realtors said the tax was volatile and not a reliable funding stream
by Taylor Anderson Nov 8
Carrie McCormick: Every home has a story. As agents, we need to tell it
Ahead of her stage appearance at Luxury Connect, @properties' McCormick — Chicago's No 1 luxury broker — shares what buyers truly care about, the key to storytelling and other advice
by Marian McPherson Jul 24
@properties adds a fourth $100M team to its ranks
Longstanding Chicago indie brokerage Sergio & Banks is joining @properties just ahead of its 25th anniversary
by Marian McPherson Sep 16
Baird & Warner donates $150K toward coronavirus response
The Chicago-based brokerage is giving back to the community through its charitable arm Good Will Network
by Patrick Kearns Mar 31
@properties loses more top talent to Compass in recruiting spree
The MacPherson Westhoff Group is jumping to Compass as competition between the brokerages heats up
by Marian McPherson Nov 19
MKT Properties, Weinberg Choi enter Lincoln Park with Keller Williams
New market center will be fourth of seven new Keller Williams offices in the region
by Kimberly Manning Aug 2
Chicago should see little impact from foreign investment slowdown
National Association of Realtors recently released a profile of international real estate buyers
by Kimberly Manning Jul 11
A crane working on a building
@properties spoke with developers, bankers and related professionals to gauge the local conditions of the construction industry in Chicago
by Kimberly Manning Jun 9
Real Estate Rumble shakes Park West to raise money for charity
The third annual event took place at Park West in front of a sold out crowd
by Kimberly Manning May 24
Glenn Tomlinson: 'Learn the business the right way from the beginning'
Chicago real estate agent with more than 35 years of experience shares thoughts on working with family and more
by Inman May 12
Leading RE announces $351 billion in transactions in 2015
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World outpacing closest competitor by $86 billion
by Kimberly Manning May 10
George Schultz
Longtime brokerage manager shares his thoughts on collaboration, coaches and more
by Inman May 6
Chicago real estate trends not keeping pace with rest of Illinois
Report shows that 46 counties experienced growth
by Britt Chester Apr 26