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Rates move. Decisions still made with a plan.

Mortgage Rates Continue To Weigh on Applications Following Fed Rate Hike For the week ending Sept. 18, MBA's Market Composite Index—a measure of total mortgage loan application volume—fell 1.5%.

Curb appeal that works year-round.

Chicago Front Yard Landscaping Ideas for Curb Appeal Without High Maintenance Get 8 to 10 Chicago front yard landscaping ideas that boost curb appeal with layered beds, evergreens, edging, hardscape accents, and low-maintenance plant palettes.

More choices for buyers. Clarity for sellers.

Existing Home Sales Slow to 3.98M in August; Months Supply Hits 10-Year High Existing home sales slipped from a year ago in August (-1.2%) and dropped 2.0% from their July pace to a new 2026-low (3.98M) as high mortgage rates weigh on sales.

7 Late-Summer Home Projects for Chicago Fall | KGR Seven practical late-summer projects to help Chicago homeowners prepare for cooler weather while protecting comfort, curb appeal, and long-term value.

Thoughtful design never goes out of style.

Interior designers share 9 trends they'd like to see in more homes From colorful ceilings and canopy beds to biophilic design elements, here are the home trends interior designers wish they saw more of.

10 Chicago Neighborhood Summer Events To Experience A curated look at ten neighborhood summer events that highlight the best of Chicago living.

May every home be a place of peace.

Saunas and cold plunges aren't just for the rich — it's never been cheaper to build your own wellness room Health-obsessed homebuyers are splurging on cold plunges, saunas, and cryotherapy chambers. Real estate's biggest flex isn't just for the uber-rich.

Summer Insight.

Summer Market Update: Buyers and Sellers Should Know A brief look at the key trends shaping Chicago’s summer real estate market for buyers and sellers.

Building continues.

US construction spending beats expectations in April U.S. construction spending increased more than expected in April, boosted by single-family homebuilding, though rising mortgage rates amid the war with Iran ​continued to cast a shadow over the housing market.