Members of 2 Chicagoland associations OK merger

MORe will be largest Realtor association in Illinois after RANWC merger

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A new plan to eliminate loan overcharges?

Part 2: Truth in mortgage disclosure

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Move acquires SocialBios

Founders of 'social layering' company join Move's product development team

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Zillow IPO expectations going up, up, up

Latest estimate suggests valuation of nearly $500M

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Tough decisions loom as US hits debt ceiling

Commentary: Default is not an option

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