Squatters: The vacant house threat
Squatters can be a fairly big problem, and some Chicago area realtors say the issue is booming. It's a nuisance that grows with the housing market. So what can you do? FOX 32's Dane Placko spoke to a victim of squatting.
Squatters can be a fairly big problem, and some Chicago area realtors say the issue is booming. It's a nuisance that grows with the housing market. So what can you do? FOX 32's Dane Placko spoke to a victim of squatting.
Tips for 'hacking' the housing market
"House hacking" is a trend that's helping Gen Z and Millennials achieve their dreams of owning a home. Realtor Tiffany Willis joins Good Day Chicago to break down how it works.
"House hacking" is a trend that's helping Gen Z and Millennials achieve their dreams of owning a home. Realtor Tiffany Willis joins Good Day Chicago to break down how it works.
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.
A new Redfin report shows that older Americans are hanging onto their homes longer, making it difficult for homebuyers to find and afford houses.
Here's where Gen Z consumers can buy a home in the U.S.
Despite the high cost of homes, there are a few areas where young consumers can buy one. See if your city is on the list.
Despite the high cost of homes, there are a few areas where young consumers can buy one. See if your city is on the list.
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.
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.
This Florida home for sale is most expensive in America
The property, which went up for sale Feb 7, is listed at $295 mililon.
The property, which went up for sale Feb 7, is listed at $295 mililon.
Cook County cuts late penalty for property taxes
The penalty for paying your property taxes late has been slashed in half in Cook County.
The penalty for paying your property taxes late has been slashed in half in Cook County.
Renting a home in US is still more affordable than owning, new report shows
Both owning and renting a home remain a financial stretch for many Americans.
Both owning and renting a home remain a financial stretch for many Americans.
Real estate projections for 2024
As we get ready to turn the corner of this year, will 2024 be any better for home buyers?
As we get ready to turn the corner of this year, will 2024 be any better for home buyers?
Thousands of Cook County property owners to receive automatic refunds starting this week
Over $30.5 million in automatic refunds will start going out to thousands of Cook County property homeowners this week who overpaid on their taxes last year.
Over $30.5 million in automatic refunds will start going out to thousands of Cook County property homeowners this week who overpaid on their taxes last year.
Rent prices show biggest decline in more than 3 years, Redfin report says
Redfin says its the biggest annual price drop in rents since 2020.
Redfin says its the biggest annual price drop in rents since 2020.
Chicago coalition calls for increased investment in protections for low-income residents
A local coalition is calling on city, state, and federal leaders to invest more in homeowner protections.
A local coalition is calling on city, state, and federal leaders to invest more in homeowner protections.
Chicago coalition calls for increased investment in protections for low-income residents
A local coalition is calling on city, state, and federal leaders to invest more in homeowner protections.
A local coalition is calling on city, state, and federal leaders to invest more in homeowner protections.
These may be the top housing markets of 2024
Eight metropolitan areas are predicted to break double-digit sales growth in 2024.
Eight metropolitan areas are predicted to break double-digit sales growth in 2024.
Housing market to heat up in 2024
The housing market is expected to heat up in the new year.
The housing market is expected to heat up in the new year.
These are the places in Illinois with the lowest cost of living, new study reveals
These are the 50 places with the lowest cost of living in Illinois, according to a new study.
These are the 50 places with the lowest cost of living in Illinois, according to a new study.
Housing down payments hit all-time high
If you?re in the market to buy a new home, you should be prepared to pay more up front these days. That?s because housing down payments reached a peak this fall.
If you?re in the market to buy a new home, you should be prepared to pay more up front these days. That?s because housing down payments reached a peak this fall.
Affordable modular homes going up on Chicago's South Side
The first modular "Hope Home" was built on Wednesday in the Roseland neighborhood. It's the first installation in an ambitious affordable housing effort that could bring thousands of similar homes to the South Side in the coming years.
The first modular "Hope Home" was built on Wednesday in the Roseland neighborhood. It's the first installation in an ambitious affordable housing effort that could bring thousands of similar homes to the South Side in the coming years.
Roseland's revitalization: First modular home in 60 years signals affordable housing initiative
In a significant step toward affordable housing in the Roseland neighborhood, the first modular home in 60 years was erected on Wednesday.
In a significant step toward affordable housing in the Roseland neighborhood, the first modular home in 60 years was erected on Wednesday.
Roseland's revitalization: First modular home in 60 years signals affordable housing initiative
In a significant step toward affordable housing in the Roseland neighborhood, the first modular home in 60 years was erected on Wednesday.
In a significant step toward affordable housing in the Roseland neighborhood, the first modular home in 60 years was erected on Wednesday.