DuPage County, IL Housing Market Update: June 2026

Key Takeaways DuPage County was a seller’s market in June. Prices grew four times faster than the national pace, and more than half of homes sold above asking price. The median sale price reached $477,652, up 9% year over year, as sellers gained new pricing confidence. New listings jumped 16%, the l

Century 21 COO says M&A activity fueled by growing tech demands

Century 21 is riding a wave of franchise acquisitions and merger activity — a trend Chief Operating Officer Greg Sexton says is driven by the escalating demands of real estate technology. Sexton, who has spent more than two decades with the company, said the aggressive push into mergers and acquisit

Plaintiffs oppose Veterans United motion to dismiss amended RESPA class-action suit

Fifteen named plaintiffs allege that Veterans United Home Loans — the nation’s largest lender of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mortgages — ran an illegal kickback and steering scheme that funneled borrowers into overpriced loans. The accusations were reiterated Thursday in court filings as the

EXCLUSIVE: Famed Designer of Kate Hudson’s Iconic ‘How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ Dress Lists Beverly Hills Home for $8.5 Million

A fashion designer whose work was behind one of Hollywood's most unforgettable movie moments is now preparing to say goodbye to another piece of her Los Angeles legacy: a stunning Beverly Hills retreat that she has called home for decades. Dina Bar-El, a couture designer celebrated for dressing coun