Realty of America rockets into RealTrends Verified Rankings top 50 in first full year
Realty of America reported 9,374 sides and $3.82B volume in 2025, with 3,100 agents in 22 markets and more launches planned.
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Century 21 Integra expands Chicago presence with acquisition
With the acquisition, Century 21 Integra now operates Illinois offices in Schaumburg, Naperville and McHenry.
Midwest Real Estate Data moves to abandon NAR membership requirement
Under the change approved Monday, partner groups would have the option to offer MLS access to licensed agents who are not Realtors.
Baird & Warner launches AI social media assistant
Agents can upload photos, videos and links or allow the system to suggest content by scanning local news and MLS data.
Housing market weathers storm disruption, sets up for spring
New listings and pending sales dipped in late January, driven by a snowstorm rather than broader housing market trends.
Cummins Advisors makes the move to Baird & Warner
Team leader Peter Cummins cited differences in ideology surrounding private listings as what prompted him to leave @properties
In Chicago, a reverse mortgage scammer left a lasting scar
Mark Diamond was sentenced to 17 years in prison for his crimes against elderly homeowners, but the damage in Chicago is still visible.
Justin Ishbia strikes deal to buy Chicago White Sox
Private equity billionaire Justin Ishbia, the brother of United Wholesale Mortgage CEO Mat Ishbia, has reached an agreement to acquire the Chicago White Sox from longtime owner Jerry Reinsdorf, Sportico reported on Thursday.
From tenant to trailblazer: Oralia Herrera takes helm at NAHREP
Oralia Herrera’s journey from an 8-year-old immigrant and tenant in a Chicago apartment to newly appointed president of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) is one she wouldn’t change a thing about. Sworn in on March 26 during NAHREP’s annual Homeownership and Housing Policy conference in Washington, D.C., Herrera now leads an […]
Advocus National Title starts virtual closing platform in Chicago
Advocus has launched a virtual closing system, initially available in Chicago, that is designed to streamline real estate transactions.