Chicago landmark damaged in Austin fire
The Austin neighborhood's oldest and most historic home went up in flames early Thursday morning, after fire broke out in the attic.
The Austin neighborhood's oldest and most historic home went up in flames early Thursday morning, after fire broke out in the attic.
Private island for sale cheaper than average price of US home
The listing agency for the island says there's plenty of room to install a helipad and a swimming pool.
The listing agency for the island says there's plenty of room to install a helipad and a swimming pool.
Waukegan woos Bears amid search for new home, offers lakefront location for stadium
With the Chicago Bears no longer solely focused on Arlington Heights as their new home, the mayor of Waukegan is asking the NFL franchise to take a look at her city.
With the Chicago Bears no longer solely focused on Arlington Heights as their new home, the mayor of Waukegan is asking the NFL franchise to take a look at her city.
Texas ghost town Lobo selling for $100,000
The current owner of the 10-acre town of Lobo, in West Texas, purchased the town in 2001 for $20,000 with a few friends.
The current owner of the 10-acre town of Lobo, in West Texas, purchased the town in 2001 for $20,000 with a few friends.
Rod Stewart lists Beverly Hills mansion for $70 million
Sir Rod Stewart's English country estate in the heart of Beverly Hills is up for sale to the tune of $70 million.
Sir Rod Stewart's English country estate in the heart of Beverly Hills is up for sale to the tune of $70 million.
Winona mansion with tunnel and hidden library is on the market for $750K
A mansion in Winona — with a tunnel connecting the two buildings and Minnesota's first in-ground swimming pool — is on the market and has recently gone viral after being featured on social media via Zillow Gone Wild.
A mansion in Winona — with a tunnel connecting the two buildings and Minnesota's first in-ground swimming pool — is on the market and has recently gone viral after being featured on social media via Zillow Gone Wild.
Axios reporter fights back over exorbitant Cook County property tax
Axios Chicago reporter Monica Eng details her back and forth with Cook County over her denied property tax appeal and how the current system is mishandling taxpayers.
Axios Chicago reporter Monica Eng details her back and forth with Cook County over her denied property tax appeal and how the current system is mishandling taxpayers.
National Park Service offering historic Cape Cod dune shacks for lease, frustrating long-time occupants
The shacks are extremely rustic, most with limited running water and electricity, and most of current lessees use outhouses.
The shacks are extremely rustic, most with limited running water and electricity, and most of current lessees use outhouses.
10 lighthouses being given away, sold at auction by US government
Ten lighthouses that for generations have stood like sentinels along America’s shorelines protecting mariners from peril and guiding them to safety are being given away at no cost or sold at auction by the federal government.
Ten lighthouses that for generations have stood like sentinels along America’s shorelines protecting mariners from peril and guiding them to safety are being given away at no cost or sold at auction by the federal government.
Historic Lake Geneva estate, once owned by Chicago hotelier, hits the market for $35M
Aloha Lodge features 8 bedrooms, 16 baths, and over 360 feet of shoreline.
Aloha Lodge features 8 bedrooms, 16 baths, and over 360 feet of shoreline.
Preservationists seek landmark designation for Lincoln Park neighborhood
Preservationists have lost their battle to save a 150-year-old home in Lincoln Park, but it's not stopping them from doubling down on efforts to protect other historic homes in the neighborhood.
Preservationists have lost their battle to save a 150-year-old home in Lincoln Park, but it's not stopping them from doubling down on efforts to protect other historic homes in the neighborhood.
Preservationists seek landmark designation for Lincoln Park neighborhood after historic home's demolition
The focus has shifted towards obtaining landmark designation for the entire Chicago neighborhood, aiming to prevent further demolitions.
The focus has shifted towards obtaining landmark designation for the entire Chicago neighborhood, aiming to prevent further demolitions.
Landmark designation sought for Lincoln Park neighborhood after historic home's demolition
Preservationists have suffered a setback in their efforts to save an historic home in Lincoln Park, which recently succumbed to demolition.
Preservationists have suffered a setback in their efforts to save an historic home in Lincoln Park, which recently succumbed to demolition.
Island seen in Johnny Depp, James Bond movies on the market for $100 million
Little Pipe Cay, situated in the Bahamas, is reportedly a neighboring island to Johnny Depp, Tyler Perry and David Copperfield's private paradises.
Little Pipe Cay, situated in the Bahamas, is reportedly a neighboring island to Johnny Depp, Tyler Perry and David Copperfield's private paradises.
Aurora announces first new subdivision in almost 50 years, for senior citizens
The subdivision will consist of 70 new ranch units, including 50 duplexes and 20 single-family residences with attached garages. And that's not all.
The subdivision will consist of 70 new ranch units, including 50 duplexes and 20 single-family residences with attached garages. And that's not all.
The best time to sell your home is this week, data reveals
According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.
According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.
New legislation in Illinois would make it easier for developers to acquire vacant properties
In Cook County alone, there are an estimated 50,000 vacant lots and abandoned properties, mostly on the south and west sides of Chicago and in the south suburbs.
In Cook County alone, there are an estimated 50,000 vacant lots and abandoned properties, mostly on the south and west sides of Chicago and in the south suburbs.
First installment of Cook County property taxes due April 3
Payments must be made online by 11:59 p.m. on that day to avoid fees.
Payments must be made online by 11:59 p.m. on that day to avoid fees.
Home prices break decade-long streak
For the first time in a long time, it?s cheaper to buy a house right now than it was at this same time last year, and buyers are taking advantage, as home sales increased across the country last month.
For the first time in a long time, it?s cheaper to buy a house right now than it was at this same time last year, and buyers are taking advantage, as home sales increased across the country last month.
Jackie Kennedy’s former Washington, DC, home hits market for $26.5 million
The Georgetown mansion is one of the properties where the former first lady stayed following President John F. Kennedy's 1963 assassination.
The Georgetown mansion is one of the properties where the former first lady stayed following President John F. Kennedy's 1963 assassination.