New homeowner finds Jenga blocks holding up bathroom fixture
A new homeowner recently shared a video to social media after she discovered that the previous owners apparently used game pieces to prop up a fixture in the bathroom.
A new homeowner recently shared a video to social media after she discovered that the previous owners apparently used game pieces to prop up a fixture in the bathroom.
Man goes over 20 years without paying mortgage, evading evictions along the way
A man has been avoiding eviction from his home for more than two decades after making only one mortgage payment and repeatedly battling banks and realtors in court. By skipping out on payments and interest, Guramrit Hanspal has reportedly saved more than $440,000 over the past 23 years.
A man has been avoiding eviction from his home for more than two decades after making only one mortgage payment and repeatedly battling banks and realtors in court. By skipping out on payments and interest, Guramrit Hanspal has reportedly saved more than $440,000 over the past 23 years.
‘Historically’ high lumber prices adding more than $35K on average to new home price tag
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
Pritzker announces Request for Proposals for sale of the Thompson Center
Illinois is accepting proposals for the sale of Chicago's iconic James R. Thompson Center.
Illinois is accepting proposals for the sale of Chicago's iconic James R. Thompson Center.
A dive into Chicago-area home buying trends
Amanda Pendleton, a home trends expert with Zillow, talks about the latest movements in the Chicago real estate market and what to keep an eye out for as spring gets underway.
Amanda Pendleton, a home trends expert with Zillow, talks about the latest movements in the Chicago real estate market and what to keep an eye out for as spring gets underway.
Illinois among US states with highest property taxes in 2020: report
Owning a home comes at a cost, but some properties are more taxing than others.
Owning a home comes at a cost, but some properties are more taxing than others.
PICS: House with hidden human-sized vault creeps out social media
Most homes don’t feature vaults large enough to keep a person inside. A real estate listing for a house in Kentucky is making waves on social media for having a unique feature.
Most homes don’t feature vaults large enough to keep a person inside. A real estate listing for a house in Kentucky is making waves on social media for having a unique feature.
Italian town selling homes — some fully furnished — for $12,000 with negotiable sale price
Latronico, a quaint town in southern Italy with thermal spas, hiking and mountaintop views, is hoping to give new life to some of its old homes.
Latronico, a quaint town in southern Italy with thermal spas, hiking and mountaintop views, is hoping to give new life to some of its old homes.
Illinois town named best place to settle down for first-time homebuyers
A town in Illinois is the best place to settle down for first-time homeowners, according to a new report.
A town in Illinois is the best place to settle down for first-time homeowners, according to a new report.
Chicago exodus to suburbs in full swing, real estate broker says
The exodus to the suburbs is in full swing in Chicago, according to a local real estate broker who noted on “Varney & Co.” on Tuesday that homes in the suburbs have been getting multiple offers, cash offers and offers over the asking price.
The exodus to the suburbs is in full swing in Chicago, according to a local real estate broker who noted on “Varney & Co.” on Tuesday that homes in the suburbs have been getting multiple offers, cash offers and offers over the asking price.
Homes selling faster than ever even as prices rise to all-time highs
About 59% of homes that went under contract had an accepted offer within two weeks of hitting the market.
About 59% of homes that went under contract had an accepted offer within two weeks of hitting the market.
Donald Trump Jr. buys mansion 20 miles from Mar-a-Lago
Donald Trump Jr. and his girlfriend, former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle, are now Florida homeowners after buying a $10 million mansion about 20 miles away from former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.
Donald Trump Jr. and his girlfriend, former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle, are now Florida homeowners after buying a $10 million mansion about 20 miles away from former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.
Moody Nolan gives back to community, paves way for other Black-owned architecture firms
Renauld D. Mitchell from Moody Nolan talks about what they're doing to even the playing field for Black entrepreneurs.
Renauld D. Mitchell from Moody Nolan talks about what they're doing to even the playing field for Black entrepreneurs.
Chicago-area housing market soars with high demand
Ayoub Rabah, president of Coldwell Banker, talks about the state of the Chicago-area housing market and explains the current rise in demand.
Ayoub Rabah, president of Coldwell Banker, talks about the state of the Chicago-area housing market and explains the current rise in demand.
Couple buys Riverside dream home, but seller refuses to move out in eviction moratorium loophole
When Tracie and Myles Albert purchased a beautiful four-bedroom house in Riverside, California they never realized that at the end of escrow the seller would suddenly refuse to give up the keys and leave.
When Tracie and Myles Albert purchased a beautiful four-bedroom house in Riverside, California they never realized that at the end of escrow the seller would suddenly refuse to give up the keys and leave.
Illinois program scrubs student loans for people who buy a home
Javier Gumucio from the Illinois Housing Development Authority talks about their new program that will pay eligible Illinois residents 15% -- up to $40,000 -- of the purchase price of a new home to help pay off their student loan debt.
Javier Gumucio from the Illinois Housing Development Authority talks about their new program that will pay eligible Illinois residents 15% -- up to $40,000 -- of the purchase price of a new home to help pay off their student loan debt.
'You gotta be prepared to move quickly': Houses flying off the market in Chicago, suburbs
In the Chicago area, people are struggling to buy homes. Real estate experts say because people have been stuck inside all year, so many families are looking to up-size.
In the Chicago area, people are struggling to buy homes. Real estate experts say because people have been stuck inside all year, so many families are looking to up-size.
Looking to sell and buy a house simultaneously? What you need to know
If you’re planning to sell and buy a house at the same time, it’s important to understand your financial situation and time the transactions just right.
If you’re planning to sell and buy a house at the same time, it’s important to understand your financial situation and time the transactions just right.
Illinois program scrubs student loans for people who buy a home
The Illinois Housing Development Authority’s SmartBuy program helps student loan borrowers pay off debt if they buy a home in the state.
The Illinois Housing Development Authority’s SmartBuy program helps student loan borrowers pay off debt if they buy a home in the state.
2020 was a landmark year for Chicago housing
Getting into a new home in 2020 was no small feat thanks in large part to soaring home prices, limited inventory and historically low interest rates. So what does that mean for 2021? Dr. Frank Nothaft discusses the forecast for the year.
Getting into a new home in 2020 was no small feat thanks in large part to soaring home prices, limited inventory and historically low interest rates. So what does that mean for 2021? Dr. Frank Nothaft discusses the forecast for the year.