Village of Dolton intends to purchase Pope Leo XIV's childhood home
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The Village of Dolton plans to pay "fair market value" and is working with the Chicago Archdiocese to turn the pope's childhood home into a historic site.

The best seller strategies taking over the real estate market
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The spring home buying season is heating up and, depending on location, it continues to be a strong seller's market with many properties selling just days after being listed for well above asking price.

Here's how hard it is to afford a home today vs. 25 years ago

A new report collected data on mortgage rates, home prices, and household incomes over 25 years to see how much harder it is to buy a home today than it was in 2000. Here's what the data found.

Chicago home buyers ditch River North, West Loop | ChicagoNOW
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Chicago home buyers are ditching the downtown area, including the River North and West Loop neighborhoods. Where are they going? Realtor and Chicago native Matt Laricy answer that and more. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

Less than a third of Americans expect to buy a home in the next 5 years, poll finds

Homeownership rates aren't likely to increase substantially in the next few years, and most Americans aren't confident in the housing market, a new poll found.

Here’s where property taxes rose the most in the last few years

A new LendingTree analysis shows that property taxes rose in every major US metro between 2021 and 2023, with some cities seeing hikes of more than 20%.

Here's how much Americans need to earn to afford the median-priced home

Prices for homes are high in most markets, increasing the need for consumers to make more money to buy their next house based on a recent report.

How to take the guesswork out of home ownership
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Home ownership is a dream that many people have, but it can often seem too out-of-reach. We're getting tips this morning on how to navigate the market with Athena Williams with the Oak Park Regional Housing Center.

Housing affordability report card: Only one state gets an A

A new report has ranked the most affordable states based on home prices, household incomes and construction efforts. Here’s a look at which states earned the highest grades.

US existing home sales fall more than expected in March

Home sales dropped 5.9% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million units, the National Association of Realtors said this week.

How to recession-proof your finances
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A recent poll of dozens of economists, revealed they believe the country has a 50% chance of slipping into a recession this year as a result of President Donald Trump's tariff's and the economic uncertainty.

It’s cheaper to buy than rent in these 32 cities, study finds

Renting is more affordable than buying in most U.S. cities, but 32 locations offer better buying options. Here’s where.

Here's how much you need to earn to afford a home in each U.S. state

Consumers shopping for a home need a substantial annual household income to afford one in certain states based on data in a new study.

Hunting for an affordable house? You might want to consider these states

A new analysis from Redfin found that these states offer the most affordable homes, based on the median price that properties have gone for in March.