Gary homes demolished to make way for redevelopment
Demolition is making way for restoration in Gary, Indiana.
Gary homes demolished to make way for redevelopment
Revitalization in Gary, Indiana is underway. Today, construction crews broke ground on a new neighborhood stabilization effort. Volunteer construction crews are demolishing abandoned homes to make way for the future of Gary.
Fox 32's Week in Review - Feb. 25
Here are FOX 32's top stories from this week.
Baby boomers to blame for housing shortage, real estate report says
A new Redfin report shows that older Americans are hanging onto their homes longer, making it difficult for homebuyers to find and afford houses.
Half of all U.S. renters are spending more than they can afford
Half of all renters in the United States are spending more than they can afford. A new Harvard study calls them "cost-burdened," meaning they spend 30-percent or more of their income on rent and utilities.
Proposal in Springfield seeks to stop evictions spurred by police calls
Months after a mom of three young kids spoke out about how she was pushed out of her Richton Park home after her family’s calls to police, housing advocates are pushing a measure in Springfield to ban the use of so-called crime-free ordinances.
US home prices hit a new record high in November
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
Housing is expensive for a record half of American renters, study shows
A new Harvard analysis reveals soaring housing costs put a financial strain on millions of renters, with prices spiking during the pandemic.
Cities converting old motels into apartment buildings amid housing shortage
People are having a hard time finding housing across the country. So, cities are renovating old buildings for more housing. Chelsea Torres is in Charlotte where an old motel will soon be an apartment building.
About 24% of renters in America say they can no longer afford their rent, study says
While buying a home is an issue for some, covering the cost of rent every month is becoming a growing burden for many, based on findings from Intuit Credit Karma.
Housing affordability plummeted to lowest level on record in 2023
Just a fraction of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical American
New affordable housing opens on Chicago's NW Side
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday celebrated the opening of the Maria Elena Housing Development in Albany Park.
New affordable housing opens on Chicago's NW Side
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday celebrated the opening of the Maria Elena Housing Development in Albany Park.
Take a tour of Santa's house on Zillow
Who doesn't want a sneak peek inside Santa's home?!
Cook County property tax bills available online
Cook County property owners no longer have to wait to find out how much they'll have to pay for their upcoming tax bills.
Mortgage rates skyrocketing across the country
The average long-term mortgage rate is just under eight percent right now.
Housing development by Bloomingdale Trail aims to counter rising costs in Logan Square
As the cost of housing rises faster in Logan Square than much of Chicago, construction has begun on a new affordable housing development aimed at keeping longtime residents in place.
Broadway Armory to serve as Chicago's newest migrant shelter
Thursday night in Edgewater, city leaders told neighbors the Broadway Armory will serve as the city's newest shelter for migrants.
Residents demand meeting over land promised for public housing
This is the second time that community residents are publicly asking to meet with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Housing Authority over land that was promised for public housing.
Homeownership is the new hot wedding gift
Newlyweds are asking for cash to help with buying their first house in lieu of more traditional wedding presents.