Compass picks up 2 top agents in Chicago from @properties

Anne Hodge and Debra Dobbs are joining Compass in the Windy City. The agents together bring more than 60 years of experience in Chicago real estate, according to the company.

Pending home sales climb to 2023 high following months of declines

Pending home sales rose 0.7 percent from June to July, reversing seven months of declines. However, rising rates and home prices are poised to stifle sales growth into the fall, Redfin said.

Consumer unease over inflation rekindled in August following rally

Consumer sentiment dipped to 69.5 in August following months of recovery, a downward shift that underscores the complex web of rapidly changing expectations, according to data released Friday.

Jeffrey Epstein’s New Mexico ranch sells after 2 years — price unknown

The 7,500-acre Zorro Ranch first listed for $27.5 million in July 2021, but the price was cut to $18 million by October 2022. San Rafael Ranch, LLC bought the property for an undisclosed price, records show.