New survey shows how far NAR must go to repair its image
The 1.5M member trade group has a net favorability rating of –42.6% by all adults, according to a new survey conducted by ResiClub. Agents and brokers had a slightly rosier view
by Taylor Anderson Mar 19
Judge rules proposed Chicago transfer tax hike is invalid
Advocates had hoped to quadruple the tax buyers pay on residential and commercial real estate purchases if voters approved the measure next month
by Taylor Anderson Feb 23
Illinois Realtors raises $1M war chest to fight Chicago tax hike
Chicago voters are set to decide whether to quadruple the tax buyers pay on residential and commercial properties in the city. Illinois Realtors plans to lead the fight
by Taylor Anderson Jan 31
Illinois' 3rd commission suit names @properties, champions buyers
A Chicago homeowner is the latest to allege NAR policies amounted to a conspiracy to keep commissions high for buyers, resulting in overpayment on the home purchase
by Taylor Anderson Jan 12
Chicago landlord, business groups sue to block transfer tax hike
Voters are set to decide whether to increase the tax paid on real estate sales above $1M. Landlords and business groups say referendum violates the state constitution
by Taylor Anderson Jan 5
Mr. Beef is a mansion? Under Chicago's proposed tax, yes
Since its appraised value is over $1M, the iconic Italian beef stand would incur significantly higher transfer taxes in a sale if Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed 'mansion tax' passes
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 17
Thad Wong plans to grab more market share during downturn
'The part that I can't control is the market, but I can control my market share,' Christie’s International Real Estate CEO Thad Wong said at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Tuesday
by Taylor Anderson Aug 8
Newbie agent goes viral with parody of Garth Brooks song
In an interview with Inman, eXp Realty agent Sean Cochran said he didn’t expect much from the video in which he croons 'My inspector goes to low places, where the radon glows and the mold chases most agents away'
by Marian McPherson Aug 15
Is the luxury market taking a dive?
Fears about possible recession, burgeoning trade war are keeping luxury buyers at bay, says new Redfin report
by Marian McPherson Aug 8
Chicago-based JCF Real Estate selling development site near O'Hare
Development had a difficult time obtaining construction financing, a joint venture partner
by Erik Pisor Mar 1