Historic Evanston home sells for just the second time in 143 years
An Evanston home built in 1883 has sold for the second time in its history. Kenny Hilbig, global real estate advisor at Jameson Sotheby's International Realty, joins Good Day Chicago to discuss the sale and what makes the historic property so special.
An Evanston home built in 1883 has sold for the second time in its history. Kenny Hilbig, global real estate advisor at Jameson Sotheby's International Realty, joins Good Day Chicago to discuss the sale and what makes the historic property so special.
Why Illinois ranks second to last in country for building housing
Illinois ranks near the bottom among states when it comes to building new homes, a shortage that is affecting both homebuyers and renters. David Young, director of capacity building at Housing Action Illinois, discusses what's driving the housing shortage and its impact.
Illinois ranks near the bottom among states when it comes to building new homes, a shortage that is affecting both homebuyers and renters. David Young, director of capacity building at Housing Action Illinois, discusses what's driving the housing shortage and its impact.
Why Illinois has one of the nation's worst housing shortages
Illinois is building fewer new homes than every state except Alaska. With fewer homes available, more people are competing for existing housing, driving up costs. Ben Wolfenstein, director of state policy at YIMBY Illinois, joins ChicagoLIVE to explain what's behind the state's housing shortage.
Illinois is building fewer new homes than every state except Alaska. With fewer homes available, more people are competing for existing housing, driving up costs. Ben Wolfenstein, director of state policy at YIMBY Illinois, joins ChicagoLIVE to explain what's behind the state's housing shortage.
Illinois second to last state in building new homes, leading to homebuying bidding wars
Homebuyers across Chicago and the suburbs are finding themselves in bidding wars, paying hundreds of thousands of dollars above asking price to secure a home. Realtor.com senior economist Hannah Jones joins Good Day to break down the numbers and give you tips on navigating the current housing market.
Homebuyers across Chicago and the suburbs are finding themselves in bidding wars, paying hundreds of thousands of dollars above asking price to secure a home. Realtor.com senior economist Hannah Jones joins Good Day to break down the numbers and give you tips on navigating the current housing market.
Cash-strapped HOAs ramp up foreclosures against delinquent homeowners: report
Homeowners associations (HOAs) across the nation are reportedly taking a tougher stance on unpaid dues, pursuing foreclosure against more homeowners as communities grapple with mounting financial pressures.
Homeowners associations (HOAs) across the nation are reportedly taking a tougher stance on unpaid dues, pursuing foreclosure against more homeowners as communities grapple with mounting financial pressures.
Chicago-area high school geometry students build a house from the ground up
A two-story house built entirely by high school students in Evanston who learned geometry by constructing a home rather than simply studying it on paper. Evanston Township High School teachers Matthew Kaiser and Mary Joy Heimeman join us live to explain how this hands-on learning project came together.
A two-story house built entirely by high school students in Evanston who learned geometry by constructing a home rather than simply studying it on paper. Evanston Township High School teachers Matthew Kaiser and Mary Joy Heimeman join us live to explain how this hands-on learning project came together.
Evanston students build affordable home now available for purchase
Chicago-area students built it. Now it's ready for its new owner.
Chicago-area students built it. Now it's ready for its new owner.
Historic 1928 Tower House listed for $2.5M in Chicago suburb
One of Lake Forest's most iconic homes, the 1928 Princess Style Tower House, has been listed for sale. FOX Chicago's Liz Dueweke takes a closer look at the property and what makes it so unique.
One of Lake Forest's most iconic homes, the 1928 Princess Style Tower House, has been listed for sale. FOX Chicago's Liz Dueweke takes a closer look at the property and what makes it so unique.
Cook County treasurer Maria Pappas explains how low voter turnout impacts property taxes
A new Cook County report finds that low voter turnout is allowing a small minority of voters to approve hundreds of millions of dollars in property tax increases. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas discusses why so few people are voting on these measures.
A new Cook County report finds that low voter turnout is allowing a small minority of voters to approve hundreds of millions of dollars in property tax increases. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas discusses why so few people are voting on these measures.
U.S. mortgage rates climb to highest levels in nearly a year | ChicagoLIVE
Mortgage rates are currently around 6.6%, the highest they have been since August of last year. Housing market analyst Jeff Ostrowski from Bankrate joins ChicagoLIVE to break down what's causing the rise and what it means for homebuyers.
Mortgage rates are currently around 6.6%, the highest they have been since August of last year. Housing market analyst Jeff Ostrowski from Bankrate joins ChicagoLIVE to break down what's causing the rise and what it means for homebuyers.
Chicago's office market shows signs of recovery as leasing picks up
A new JLL report suggests Chicago's downtown office market is beginning to stabilize as demand for newer, high-quality buildings grows, even as overall vacancy remains elevated.
A new JLL report suggests Chicago's downtown office market is beginning to stabilize as demand for newer, high-quality buildings grows, even as overall vacancy remains elevated.
Mayor Johnson's proposed renter protections face pushback
Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed renter protections are receiving pushback from many, including Ald. Nicole Lee (11th). Lee joins Good Day Chicago to discuss a newly proposed rental ordinance that would serve as an alternative.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed renter protections are receiving pushback from many, including Ald. Nicole Lee (11th). Lee joins Good Day Chicago to discuss a newly proposed rental ordinance that would serve as an alternative.
This winter wonderland was one of the hottest housing markets for June: See the list
These metro areas have become the hottest housing markets in the country, drawing intense buyer interest with fast-selling homes and prices that stand out in today's market.
These metro areas have become the hottest housing markets in the country, drawing intense buyer interest with fast-selling homes and prices that stand out in today's market.
Illinois is the third largest data center market in the country
FOX Chicago's Liz Dueweke breaks down the rapid growth of data centers across Illinois and what they're expected to mean for the state's future. She also takes a look at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), which focuses on quantum technology, and why the project has generated both strong support and concerns.
FOX Chicago's Liz Dueweke breaks down the rapid growth of data centers across Illinois and what they're expected to mean for the state's future. She also takes a look at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), which focuses on quantum technology, and why the project has generated both strong support and concerns.
Best cities for first-time home buyers revealed
Finding an affordable first home may feel tougher than ever, but new data reveals the U.S. cities where first-time buyers have the best chance to succeed.
Finding an affordable first home may feel tougher than ever, but new data reveals the U.S. cities where first-time buyers have the best chance to succeed.
Mortgage rates are climbing: What homebuyers need to know
While rates remain slightly below where they were a year ago, higher mortgage costs continue to weigh on the housing market by reducing buyers' purchasing power.
While rates remain slightly below where they were a year ago, higher mortgage costs continue to weigh on the housing market by reducing buyers' purchasing power.
Back to the office: Chicago's downtown office vacancy rates sees dip
Chicago's downtown office vacancy rates have seen the first decrease in nearly four years after struggles with record-setting office vacancies. Commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker from Crain's Chicago Business joins Good Day to break down what this dip means for the downtown office market.
Chicago's downtown office vacancy rates have seen the first decrease in nearly four years after struggles with record-setting office vacancies. Commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker from Crain's Chicago Business joins Good Day to break down what this dip means for the downtown office market.
Mortgage rates edge higher amid Iran tensions, inflation uncertainty
Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks.
Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks.
Habitat for Humanity expands to Chicago's West Side
Habitat for Humanity is now helping families in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. Habitat for Humanity Chicago Executive Director Jennifer Parks joins Good Day Chicago to discuss the expansion.
Habitat for Humanity is now helping families in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. Habitat for Humanity Chicago Executive Director Jennifer Parks joins Good Day Chicago to discuss the expansion.
Why President Trump canceled the signing of the bipartisan housing bill
President Donald Trump has canceled the signing of a bill aimed at lowering housing costs. Trump wants Congress to first pass the Save America Act before signing the housing legislation into law.
President Donald Trump has canceled the signing of a bill aimed at lowering housing costs. Trump wants Congress to first pass the Save America Act before signing the housing legislation into law.