Illinois bill seeks to make Clear Cooperation into law

If passed into law, HB 3452 would require brokerages to market properties for sale on public platforms within one calendar day of entering into an agreement with a seller, unless the seller signed a disclosure and an opt-out form. Continue reading

Thad Wong on building @, winning Christie’s and selling to Compass

In a sweeping interview from his Chicago office, @properties co-CEO Thad Wong shared his high stakes pursuit of Christie’s and selling his company to Compass after being one of its critics. Continue reading

A ‘herky jerky’ start to the spring buyer season isn’t deterring agents

Economic anxiety and rising mortgage rates curbed hopes of a robust spring, but economists tell Inman a strong new-home market offers a sliver of hope that the coming months will be better. Continue reading

Trump’s 1st 100 days in office and its impact on real estate

What the rest of this year will look like under Trump 2.0 with regard to real estate is anyone’s guess. Cara Ameer breaks down the possibilities, problems and opportunities. Continue reading

Trump’s 1st 100 days in office and its impact on real estate

What the rest of this year will look like under Trump 2.0 with regard to real estate is anyone’s guess. Cara Ameer breaks down the possibilities, problems and opportunities. Continue reading

Home prices climbed in February — but the momentum is cooling

The FHFA HPI and S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices posted a 3.9% annual increase in February, according to data released Tuesday. While that marks another year of gains, the data shows that price growth has moderated. Continue reading

Stop the spam: 5 recruiting tactics that need to end

Bad recruiting doesn’t just fail; it damages your reputation, your culture and your pipeline. Kevin Van Eck shares five tactics that are hurting your brand (and what to do instead). Continue reading

Keller Williams franchise grabs 20-agent team in Chicago suburbs 

Realty Executives Premiere and its 20 agents joined KW Premiere Properties to serve the greater Chicagoland. The firm transacted $130 million in sales volume last year. Continue reading

Court dismisses NAR accuser’s retaliation claims — except one

Former NAR project manager Roshani Sheth can amend claims that NAR retaliated against her for reporting sexual harassment, a judge ruled Tuesday, while a breach of contract claim can advance. Continue reading

Groups slam CFPB’s bid to undo fair lending settlement as ‘dangerous’

Fair housing and consumer groups are trying to stop the Trump administration from vacating a settlement the government reached with a Chicago mortgage broker just days before the November election. Continue reading