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Illinois Home Sales Down Slightly Year-Over-Year

Illinois Home Sales Down Slightly Year-Over-Year

by Phil Hall | May 26, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Illinois recorded 11,413 home sales in April, a mild 0.4% drop from the 11,454 sold one year before. According to data from Illinois Realtors, the 18,683 homes available for sale statewide last month were 5.1% less than the 19,686 homes available in April 2025. The...
Poll: 30% of Illinois Residents Say ‘It’s Not Important’ if the Bears Move to an Indiana Stadium

Poll: 30% of Illinois Residents Say ‘It’s Not Important’ if the Bears Move to an Indiana Stadium

by Phil Hall | May 5, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

While the drama over the future home of the Chicago Bears continues to unwind, a new survey finds Illinois residents are divided over whether the football team should build their new stadium in the state or move to a new stadium in neighboring Indiana. National Public...
Ex-Illinois Contractor Avoids Prison Term for Role in Fraud Scheme

Ex-Illinois Contractor Avoids Prison Term for Role in Fraud Scheme

by Phil Hall | Apr 24, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A former Illinois contractor avoided prison time when a judge sentenced him to three years of supervised release, 200 hours of community service and a $9,500 fine for his role in a bank fraud scheme involving straw buyers and overvalued properties. The Belleville...
Illinois Home Sales Up 3.1%

Illinois Home Sales Up 3.1%

by Phil Hall | Apr 23, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A total of 10,075 homes were sold in Illinois during March, which represents a 3.1% uptick from the 9,774 sold one year earlier. According to data from Illinois Realtors, the 17,099 homes available for sale statewide last month were 7.7% less than the 18,526 homes...
Illinois Realtor Brandon Holtz Lives Out a Golfer’s Dream at the Masters

Illinois Realtor Brandon Holtz Lives Out a Golfer’s Dream at the Masters

by Phil Hall | Apr 10, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Among the golfers participating in this year’s Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, Brandon Holtz stands out – and not just because of his 6-foot-3, 250-pound frame, but because he is the only realtor among the players going for the green jacket. The 39-year-old...
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