Johnson unveils plan to convert Loop office buildings into housing
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is moving forward with a plan to re-imagine some Loop office buildings into housing. On Wednesday, he announced details on the next steps in the LaSalle Street Reimagined Initiative.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is moving forward with a plan to re-imagine some Loop office buildings into housing. On Wednesday, he announced details on the next steps in the LaSalle Street Reimagined Initiative.
The best places to live in the US for 2024, according to report
Niche collected data from the U.S. Census Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and millions of resident reviews to form its ranking.
Niche collected data from the U.S. Census Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and millions of resident reviews to form its ranking.
The 5 cheapest and 5 priciest states to buy a home in 2024, according to study
Aspiring homeowners need to earn a six-figure salary to afford a typical home in 22 states in 2024, according to a new analysis by Bankrate.
Aspiring homeowners need to earn a six-figure salary to afford a typical home in 22 states in 2024, according to a new analysis by Bankrate.
HGTV stars share housing ‘hack’ for aspiring homeowners facing affordability issue
HGTV personalities Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein, who star in “Cheap Old Houses," spoke about their “house hack" of buying and restoring cheap historic homes.
HGTV personalities Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein, who star in “Cheap Old Houses," spoke about their “house hack" of buying and restoring cheap historic homes.
Diddy’s $40M Los Angeles house has grotto, underwater tunnel and more: Reports
Music producer and rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs purchased his swanky $40 million Los Angeles estate in 2014.
Music producer and rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs purchased his swanky $40 million Los Angeles estate in 2014.
'Bring Chicago Home' referendum officially shot down by voters
On Friday, it was confirmed that voters rejected the "Bring Chicago Home" referendum.
On Friday, it was confirmed that voters rejected the "Bring Chicago Home" referendum.
Real estate settlement rocks landscape
Significant changes are coming for home buyers and home sellers.
Significant changes are coming for home buyers and home sellers.
Chicago voters decide on controversial real estate tax hike referendum
A controversial Chicago referendum to hike a real estate tax is on the ballot. We have been talking about the real estate transfer tax the mayor calls Bring Chicago Home for months. If approved, this will increase taxes on $1 million plus properties to raise money for homeless services. The referendum would be the first win from Mayor Brandon Johnson's "Tax the Rich" agenda that he campaigned on during the 2023 mayoral race.
A controversial Chicago referendum to hike a real estate tax is on the ballot. We have been talking about the real estate transfer tax the mayor calls Bring Chicago Home for months. If approved, this will increase taxes on $1 million plus properties to raise money for homeless services. The referendum would be the first win from Mayor Brandon Johnson's "Tax the Rich" agenda that he campaigned on during the 2023 mayoral race.
Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in Kankakee hits market for nearly $800,000
A Frank Lloyd Wright home in Kankakee has hit the market with an almost $800,000 price tag.
A Frank Lloyd Wright home in Kankakee has hit the market with an almost $800,000 price tag.
'Bring Chicago Home' referendum goes up for vote
Chicago ended 2023 with 6,139 people experiencing homelessness on any given day, according to the city’s annual Point-In-Time or (PIT) count. On March 19, primary voters will find a tax referendum on the ballot that aims to mitigate the crisis.
Chicago ended 2023 with 6,139 people experiencing homelessness on any given day, according to the city’s annual Point-In-Time or (PIT) count. On March 19, primary voters will find a tax referendum on the ballot that aims to mitigate the crisis.
More people moved to these US counties in 2023 than anywhere else
The U.S. Census Bureau released data on Thursday showing the top 10 counties in the country with the most population growth in 2023.
The U.S. Census Bureau released data on Thursday showing the top 10 counties in the country with the most population growth in 2023.
Home buyers need to make $47,000 more than in 2020 to afford a home
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
This is how much money you need to 'live comfortably,' data shows
Researchers analyzed data to determine the income required to "live comfortably" in the nation's 99 largest metropolitan areas.
Researchers analyzed data to determine the income required to "live comfortably" in the nation's 99 largest metropolitan areas.
New real estate trend: Meet the 'forever renters'
Being a 'forever renter' is attractive to millennials and empty nesters, says the Post Brothers CEO.
Being a 'forever renter' is attractive to millennials and empty nesters, says the Post Brothers CEO.
Rent prices are changing thanks to 'apartment-building boom' – what renters should expect
Rent prices are evolving – potentially for the better – in 2024 thanks to an “apartment-building boom," according to Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather. Here’s what renters should know.
Rent prices are evolving – potentially for the better – in 2024 thanks to an “apartment-building boom," according to Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather. Here’s what renters should know.
Chicago 'mansion' tax to fund homeless services stuck in legal limbo while on ballot
An unusual legal challenge may upend the future of a Chicago ballot measure that would hike a real estate tax on high-end property sales to fund services for homeless people.
An unusual legal challenge may upend the future of a Chicago ballot measure that would hike a real estate tax on high-end property sales to fund services for homeless people.
Week in Review: Chicago bakery has nationwide success • tornadoes hit Chicago suburbs • squatters take over
These are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review.
These are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review.
Real estate agents warn of squatter scams in Chicago area
Real estate agents are raising concerns about a resurgence of squatters and scammers in the Chicago area, exemplified by an incident in Longwood Manor.
Real estate agents are raising concerns about a resurgence of squatters and scammers in the Chicago area, exemplified by an incident in Longwood Manor.
Squatters take over Hollywood home; start renting rooms to OnlyFans models
A luxurious 7-bedroom dream house in the Hollywood Hills was taken over by squatters who set up a business on the property. The ringleader allegedly wrote a fake lease allowing OnlyFans models to create their content in the house and rented rooms to them.
A luxurious 7-bedroom dream house in the Hollywood Hills was taken over by squatters who set up a business on the property. The ringleader allegedly wrote a fake lease allowing OnlyFans models to create their content in the house and rented rooms to them.
Real estate agents warn of squatter scams in Chicago area
Real estate agents are raising concerns about a resurgence of squatters and scammers in the Chicago area, exemplified by an incident in Longwood Manor.
Real estate agents are raising concerns about a resurgence of squatters and scammers in the Chicago area, exemplified by an incident in Longwood Manor.