Mainstreet Buzz

June 9, 2021

It’s Hard to Afford a Home These Days, North West Housing Partnership Can Help

The path to homeownership can feel unachievable without the right resources or information. And, with home prices on the rise, many in our area may f...

Amy Robey Vice President, Marketing & Communications

June 3, 2021

Do You Know Northern Illinois' Area Agencies on Aging?

As a REALTOR ®️ , it’s important to be familiar with the local resources for aging well, whether or not you’re a Senior Real Estate Specialist. Aging ...

Ramona Ruskuls Director of Specialty Divisions: Global, New Agent, Senior Services, YPN

May 28, 2021

Appetite for Detached Chicagoland Homes Grows

Detached Chicagoland homes are being purchased at a historic pace with an average time on market of 53 days for single-family homes sold in April, ac...

Amy Robey Vice President, Marketing & Communications

May 26, 2021

Announcing Mainstreet's 2021 Class of 20 Under 40

Mainstreet Orga nization of REALTORS® is committed to identifying and developing the next generation of real estate leaders. As part of Mainstreet’s C...

David Pollina Communications and Marketing Specialist

May 6, 2021

The Racial Wealth Gap and Homeownership: What REALTORS® Need to Know

As part of our Fair Housing Month programming, Mainstreet hosted a conversation on “The Racial Wealth Gap and Homeownership" on April 22. Nate Johnso...

Kate Sax, RCE, e-PRO, CIPS Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer

May 3, 2021

Ask a Mainstreet REALTOR® - Should I Move to Illinois?

Q: Should I move to Illinois ? After a year cooped up at home during the coronavirus pandemic, my family is ready to make a change. We want a suburban...

Linda Dressler President, Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®

April 29, 2021

Detached Chicagoland Homes Reach Their Highest Median Sale Price in Years

The median sale price of detached single-family homes in Chicagoland reached $323,000 in March, according to Mainstreet’s newest data . That’s 16.2% ...

Amy Robey Vice President, Marketing & Communications

April 13, 2021

How to Find Houses for Sale in Illinois Suburbs

The Chicagoland housing market is hot right now, with many desirable houses for sale across the Illinois suburbs . But do you know where to start when...

Amy Robey Vice President, Marketing & Communications

March 24, 2021

You Shouldn’t Restrict Properties to Buyers With Conventional Mortgage Loans — Here’s Why

In Mainstreet’s most recent News & Brews, Commemorating Black History Month in Real Estate , past members of the Mainstreet Board of Directors Car...

Kate Sax, RCE, e-PRO, CIPS Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer

March 22, 2021

Ask a Mainstreet REALTOR® - How do I buy an Illinois home during COVID?

Q: I’ve been putting off moving because of the pandemic, but my family has been ready to move out of our small apartment and into a home of our own f...

Linda Dressler President, Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®

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