Chicago-area housing market soars with high demand
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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.  

Illinois program scrubs student loans for people who buy a home
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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.

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.

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.

2020 was a landmark year for Chicago housing
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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.

How to know you're financially prepared to remodel your house

Being confined to your home during the coronavirus pandemic may have opened your eyes to the endless ways to improve it. But home improvements can be costly, and how do your know when you’re financially ready to take on such a project? Find out how much you should borrow and get the best personal loan to meet your goals.

As homebuying rises, is it still a good time to refinance your home?

Despite the global pandemic, the US housing market remains strong. Don’t wait to refinance. Right now is likely the safest time to get a record-low mortgage refinance loan.

Real estate trends to watch for in 2021
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Katie Gerding LeGrand, a realtor with Jameson Sotheby's, lays out key real estate trends to keep an eye on as 2021 progresses.

Open House Chicago 2020 takes on a new look during the pandemic
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Lynn Osmond, president and CEO of the Chicago Architecture Center previews Open House Chicago which will take place over the course of 10 days and across more than 20 Chicago neighborhoods.

Future of cities and real estate in a COVID-19 world
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Adam Segal, CEO of Cove, talks about how cities and real estate are changing in wake of the pandemic.

Historic Missouri home for sale with fully functioning jail attached

A historic home in Fayette, Missouri is for sale, equipped with its own fully functioning jail — complete with booking area and cells.