Why President Trump canceled the signing of the bipartisan housing bill
President Donald Trump has canceled the signing of a bill aimed at lowering housing costs. Trump wants Congress to first pass the Save America Act before signing the housing legislation into law.
President Donald Trump has canceled the signing of a bill aimed at lowering housing costs. Trump wants Congress to first pass the Save America Act before signing the housing legislation into law.
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in more than a month as Iran deal progresses
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.
Want more money for your home? Start with the right paint color | ChicagoLIVE
The right paint color could increase the value of a home. Managing Broker Matt Laricy joins ChicagoLIVE to break down which colors can boost resale value, and which ones homeowners should avoid.
The right paint color could increase the value of a home. Managing Broker Matt Laricy joins ChicagoLIVE to break down which colors can boost resale value, and which ones homeowners should avoid.
Home sellers could boost offers by thousands with this surprising paint color
Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.
Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.
A problem hiding in plain sight is keeping Americans from buying homes
Builders reveal a critical labor shortage in their field is fueling the housing affordability crisis in America.
Builders reveal a critical labor shortage in their field is fueling the housing affordability crisis in America.
States with the most and least affordable homes for 2026
A new report has ranked all 50 states on housing affordability, revealing a new top state.
A new report has ranked all 50 states on housing affordability, revealing a new top state.
Illinois home insurance rates jump 14.1%, among fastest increases in U.S. | ChicagoLIVE
A new study shows Illinois homeowners saw a 14.1% jump in insurance premiums this year.
A new study shows Illinois homeowners saw a 14.1% jump in insurance premiums this year.
Mortgage rates are moving again: What homebuyers need to know
U.S. mortgage rates eased this week from their highest level in nine months, offering modest relief to prospective homebuyers.
U.S. mortgage rates eased this week from their highest level in nine months, offering modest relief to prospective homebuyers.
These are the 50 fastest-growing neighborhoods in the US, according to data
America’s fastest-growing neighborhoods are booming in unexpected places. Here’s where.
America’s fastest-growing neighborhoods are booming in unexpected places. Here’s where.
One southern city you've never heard of is growing faster than anywhere else in America
This is the fastest-growing city in America, where bulldozers outnumber cattle and sprawling new neighborhoods are rising almost overnight.
This is the fastest-growing city in America, where bulldozers outnumber cattle and sprawling new neighborhoods are rising almost overnight.
Bears stadium project could save team millions while raising questions for homeowners: tax study
A new Cook County Treasurer’s Office study estimates the Chicago Bears could save more than $39 million a year in property taxes under the proposed megaprojects bill, while residents and officials debate what the long-term impact could mean for local taxpayers.
A new Cook County Treasurer’s Office study estimates the Chicago Bears could save more than $39 million a year in property taxes under the proposed megaprojects bill, while residents and officials debate what the long-term impact could mean for local taxpayers.
Top 5 US housing markets where home prices are dropping right now
Home sellers across the country still find themselves needing to cut their asking prices in order to find buyers, with nearly one out of every six of them doing so last month. However, in some cities, that figure is much higher.
Home sellers across the country still find themselves needing to cut their asking prices in order to find buyers, with nearly one out of every six of them doing so last month. However, in some cities, that figure is much higher.
Why Chicago-area homes may disappear from Zillow | ChicagoLIVE
The company that distributes most of the Chicago area's home listings may be cutting off Zillow's access to those properties. We have Axios reporter Carrie Shepherd to break it all down.
The company that distributes most of the Chicago area's home listings may be cutting off Zillow's access to those properties. We have Axios reporter Carrie Shepherd to break it all down.
Mortgage rates surge to highest level since July | ChicagoLIVE
As mortgage rates climb to their highest levels since July, the housing market is shifting yet again. What does this mean for your wallet, your move, or your listing? Stephen Kates, Financial Analyst from Bankrate, joins to break down the latest real estate surge.
As mortgage rates climb to their highest levels since July, the housing market is shifting yet again. What does this mean for your wallet, your move, or your listing? Stephen Kates, Financial Analyst from Bankrate, joins to break down the latest real estate surge.
Gen Z women buying homes at higher rates than Gen Z men, report finds | ChicagoNOW
A new report shows single Gen Z women are buying homes at nearly double the rate of men, even as first-time homeownership falls to its lowest level in decades.
A new report shows single Gen Z women are buying homes at nearly double the rate of men, even as first-time homeownership falls to its lowest level in decades.
These are the safest midsize cities in the US, according to a new study: See the list
A new national study reveals that the safest midsize cities in America aren’t just the ones with low crime rates.
A new national study reveals that the safest midsize cities in America aren’t just the ones with low crime rates.
House hunting? Data suggests the most affordable cities to buy a home
Homeownership may still be possible – just in different cities. A new study reveals the most affordable U.S. housing markets in 2026.
Homeownership may still be possible – just in different cities. A new study reveals the most affordable U.S. housing markets in 2026.
New homes may cost more upfront but save buyers money over time, report reveals
Think new homes cost more? A new report says buyers could actually save more than $25K over 10 years. Here's why.
Think new homes cost more? A new report says buyers could actually save more than $25K over 10 years. Here's why.
Nantucket home will cost you $0 — but there’s one unusual condition
The 1,736-square-foot colonial sits on over an acre on the island where median home prices hit $4.4 million.
The 1,736-square-foot colonial sits on over an acre on the island where median home prices hit $4.4 million.
This Midwestern state leads the nation in home foreclosures as US filings jump by 26%
Home foreclosures in the U.S. are up 26% from last year as rising costs are catching up with homeowners. Here's which city was hit hardest.
Home foreclosures in the U.S. are up 26% from last year as rising costs are catching up with homeowners. Here's which city was hit hardest.