Illinois homeowners could receive up to $30K in mortgage relief
The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund will launch on Tuesday, Nov. 1 and will provide up to $30,000 in mortgage assistance to eligible homeowners.
Cook County tax bills on pace to arrive 'by end of 2022'
Property tax bills should land in mailboxes across Cook County around the same time as holiday cards, with second installment payments expected to come due before the end of the year, county officials said.
How the interest rate hike is impacting Chicago's rental market
Jon Leckie, researcher for Rent.com, talks about the current state of Chicago's rental market and how prices are trending.
Chicago group fired up over new Chicago Fire training facility
Between 2002 and 2007, those public housing buildings were demolished with a plan from the Chicago Housing Authority to build 775 public housing units at the Abla Homes site, and to date, only 245 have been returned.
Affordable housing blocked by $80M Chicago Fire training facility
Between 2002 and 2007, those public housing buildings were demolished with a plan from the Chicago Housing Authority to build 775 public housing units at the ABLA Homes site, and to date, only 245 have been returned. The promise has fallen flat because that same land is set to see the Chicago Fire Training Facility be erected.
Old Copley Hospital in Aurora transformed to apartment community for people with disabilities
After sitting vacant for 25 years, a hospital in Aurora reopened Tuesday with a new purpose.
More young adults are moving back in with their parents amid chaotic rental market
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato talks about the emerging trend of more young adults moving back in with their parents to avoid a volatile housing and rental market.
Massive rent hikes may finally be coming to an end, economist says
Rent prices are still at an all-time high for many tenants, but data shows asking rent prices have begun to slow.
Dolores Catania talks about winning RTA Outdoor Living's home design contest
"Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Dolores Catania talks about her unique outdoor kitchen concept and winning RTA Outdoor Living’s “Choose Our Next Design” contest.
Chicago hit hard by dramatic rent increases
Jackie Manrique, real estate agent at Jameson Sotheby's, talks about recent Chicago rental trends and why renters are feeling pinched by rising prices.
Severe US housing downturn 'possible,' with prices falling 10%-15% over multi-year period, report says
In the case of “a more pronounced” U.S. housing downturn, Fitch analysts predicted that home prices could fall 10% to 15% in the next few years.
Chicago organization claims Hispanic Housing Development Corporation isn't doing enough to fix up vacant homes
A group called Humboldt Park Housing Project is protesting recent evictions by moving into a previously vacant house on North Washtenaw Avenue.
Activists for the unhoused occupy once-vacant home
A group called Humboldt Park Housing Project is protesting recent evictions.
Chicago tenants hit hard by drastic rent increases
John Bartlett, executive director of the Metropolitan Tenants Organization, talks about how tenants can fight back against sharp rent increases that are sweeping across Chicago.
What can homebuyers expect from today's turbulent mortgage rates?
Erika Giovanetti, loans expert at U.S. News & World Report, talks about mortgage rate volatility and how the housing market is responding to the latest housing market trends.
Chicago couple stars in new HGTV series 'Flip to a Million'
EJ and Jason Williams talk about their experience on the new HGTV show "Flip to a Million" and the joy of representing Chicago on the reality show.
US new home sales drop to lowest level in 2 years
New single-family home purchases tumbled 8.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 590,000 units, the lowest level since April 2020.
CHA to settle lawsuit by eliminating back rent owed by 'poorest of the poor' residents
The Chicago Housing Authority has agreed to wipe out back rent owed by some of the agency’s poorest residents to settle a federal class-action lawsuit, lawyers for CHA tenants announced Monday.
Past redlining practices linked to now-abandoned properties in Cook County, new report says
For the Cook County treasurer’s office, 19 lots that remain vacant in North Lawndale illustrate how redlining practices dating back decades continue to have ripple effects in Black and Brown communities.
Why you shouldn't panic about the real estate market right now
Dave Ramsey and George Kamel talk about the current state of the U.S. housing market and dish out advice for those looking to buy or sell homes.