Chicago brick duplex seized for tax debt to be sold at auction: PHOTOS
Want to own a historic Chicago duplex? The IRS is selling one at auction after seizing it for tax debts.
Most homeowners won't even consider selling this year, thanks to mortgage rates
Stubbornly high mortgage rates have left leery homeowners and potential home buyers reluctant to take the plunge, according to a new Bankrate survey.
‘I buy crack houses’ billboards spark backlash in Cleveland neighborhoods
Billboards with slogans like “We buy crack houses" have popped up across Cleveland, sparking backlash from neighbors and city leaders who say the ads are offensive and disrespectful.
Rent payments could help Americans qualify for a mortgage, FHFA says
Experts say policy change will help Americans with 'thinner credit files' build equity and generational wealth.
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage: study
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage compared to all other homebuyers, a new analysis found.
These cities are the best and worst for renters in 2025, study shows
Rental prices can vary depending on where you live, but these places offer buyers quality options.
Cities with the most pet-friendly landlords
Your chances of finding a pet-friendly rental are higher in some cities than others. Here's the list.
Condo prices dipped 2% in May marking second-largest decline on record, report finds
The price of a condo dropped significantly lower than the cost of a home, according to a new housing report.
Chicago living: 153 luxury apartments coming to River North
A former Salesforce building in Chicago's River North is becoming 153 new luxury apartments. Here's when they'll be move-in ready.
More seniors are choosing to rent over buying, new study shows
Between 2013 and 2023, renters that are aged 65 and older grew by nearly 30%.
Real estate giants crack down on exclusive 'off-market' home listings in major shift for buyers
Zillow and Redfin will ban properties marketed privately before appearing on multiple listing service.
Map: The ‘hidden’ cost of home ownership in each state for 2025
Maintenance, property taxes, energy and utilities, and home insurance are making owning a home costlier in these states.
Airport theory: TikTok’s new anxiety-inducing travel trend | ChicagoNOW
There’s a new TikTok trend where travelers arrive at the airport just 15 minutes before their flights. Does it really work? Travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore weighs in. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Mortgage rates jumped slightly but remain under 7%
A recent survey reveals that mortgage rates reached their highest level since February.
These cities have the highest percentage of 'rich renters' as housing prices rise
Across the United States, the income needed to afford a median-priced home has gone up 36.9% since 2019, though the average cost of rent is up 28.1%.
Millennials show higher interest in buying a home despite high mortgage rates, study finds
This group of prospective homebuyers admit that they are ready to buy a home sometime this year, according a recent study.
Chicago home prices could decrease in summer: Real estate agent | ChicagoNOW
Chicago real estate agent Matt Laricy says the city's housing market will soon experience a summer shift, with more homes expected to go up for sale and fewer people wanting to buy. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.
Home prices forecast to dip before the end of the year
Redfin forecasts a 1% drop in US home prices by year’s end and reports a near-record rate of canceled home purchases, highlighting a cooling market amid high mortgage rates and rising inventory.