$25.4M in Cook County property tax refunds to be issued automatically
More than $25 million in property tax refunds will be sent over the next few weeks to Cook County homeowners who have overpaid.
More than $25 million in property tax refunds will be sent over the next few weeks to Cook County homeowners who have overpaid.
Chicago and suburban home prices are expected to go up almost 9 percent over the next year
LOOKING FOR A HOUSE? Zillow says the typical value of homes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area has gone up 14% over the past year to $282,568, and will rise 8.9% in the next year.
LOOKING FOR A HOUSE? Zillow says the typical value of homes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area has gone up 14% over the past year to $282,568, and will rise 8.9% in the next year.
'The Conjuring' farmhouse in Rhode Island on the market
A supposedly haunted farmhouse in Rhode Island that inspired the horror movie "The Conjuring" is on the market. And the sales agent isn't hiding its terrifying reputation. In fact, the listing is all about the 3,100-square-foot home's creepy charm.
A supposedly haunted farmhouse in Rhode Island that inspired the horror movie "The Conjuring" is on the market. And the sales agent isn't hiding its terrifying reputation. In fact, the listing is all about the 3,100-square-foot home's creepy charm.
Renovation trends that instantly add value to your home
Nykea Pippion McGriff, president of the Chicago Association of REALTORS, shares recent innovation trends that can add value to your home.
Nykea Pippion McGriff, president of the Chicago Association of REALTORS, shares recent innovation trends that can add value to your home.
'Traumatizing' ordeal in West Michigan after real estate agent, client, and son wrongly accused of burglary
According to the Wyoming Police Department, they received a call from a neighbor who believed the house was being burglarized. This after another Black man was arrested for going into the house without permission a week prior.
According to the Wyoming Police Department, they received a call from a neighbor who believed the house was being burglarized. This after another Black man was arrested for going into the house without permission a week prior.
Chicago-area home prices continue to climb, with 24% spike in Gary and 19% spike in Zion
The average price for a home in Gary is $53,922, up 24.5% in just one year. In Zion, the average home costs $158,306, up 19.5%. In Chicago, home prices are up 10.1% to an average of $296,603.
The average price for a home in Gary is $53,922, up 24.5% in just one year. In Zion, the average home costs $158,306, up 19.5%. In Chicago, home prices are up 10.1% to an average of $296,603.
New Houston-area homeowners angry after discovering their yards are smaller than what they are paying for
Homeowners in Beasley, Texas have learned, after signing on the dotted line, that their yards are smaller than what they're paying taxes for.
Homeowners in Beasley, Texas have learned, after signing on the dotted line, that their yards are smaller than what they're paying taxes for.
Group seeks to save Frank Lloyd Wright home from being destroyed
In Hinsdale, there is concern about the fate of a home designed by one of the most important architects of the 20th century, Frank Lloyd Wright.
In Hinsdale, there is concern about the fate of a home designed by one of the most important architects of the 20th century, Frank Lloyd Wright.
Former Chicago Bull Scottie Pippen listing home on Airbnb
Former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen is listing his Chicago area home on Airbnb, and you won't believe the price.
Former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen is listing his Chicago area home on Airbnb, and you won't believe the price.
PHOTOS: Boxer Sugar Ray Leonard lists LA mansion for $46.5-million
Former professional boxer Sugar Ray Leonard is listing his seven-bedroom Pacific Palisades Los Angeles mansion for $46.5 million.
Former professional boxer Sugar Ray Leonard is listing his seven-bedroom Pacific Palisades Los Angeles mansion for $46.5 million.
Homebuyers left major cities behind in 2020, sought out more affordable markets
The top five metro areas where people fled from were Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco.
The top five metro areas where people fled from were Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco.
Home prices reach new high in May as growth pace slows
The cost of homes in the United States hit a new all-time high in May for the fourth consecutive month. However, experts say the "continuous acceleration" of prices may finally be cooling after nearly a year.
The cost of homes in the United States hit a new all-time high in May for the fourth consecutive month. However, experts say the "continuous acceleration" of prices may finally be cooling after nearly a year.
Condo buyers turn to Trump-owned buildings in Chicago due to price drop
Condo buyers who are looking for a deal are turning to Trump-owned buildings in Chicago.
Condo buyers who are looking for a deal are turning to Trump-owned buildings in Chicago.
Home-buying market sizzles into the summer
Beverly Harzog from U.S. News & World Report breaks down the home buying market and recent trends affecting Americans.
Beverly Harzog from U.S. News & World Report breaks down the home buying market and recent trends affecting Americans.
'Darth Vader House' hits Houston market, on sale for $4.3 million
You don’t know the power of the dark side! But for $4.3 million, you most likely will as one massive Houston home just hit the market.
You don’t know the power of the dark side! But for $4.3 million, you most likely will as one massive Houston home just hit the market.
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.