Here's where home equity has grown the most
Rising housing prices are causing changes in home equity gains nationwide, according to a recent study.
TikTok star Dean Lauvina talks Chicago's hottest rentals and going viral | ChicagoNOW
If you've ever scrolled on TikTok and wondered what it's like to live in one of those stunning high-rise apartments in Chicago, you've probably come across Dean Lauvina (@deanchicagoliving) and his series "How much do you pay for rent in Chicago?" He discusses what's hot in the Chicago rental market right now and what renters should know before signing on the dotted line.
Chicago City Council effort to expand 'granny flats' put on hold
The City Council did not vote on a proposal to make it easier to create more accessory dwelling units across the city.
Homeowners are falling behind on mortgage payments in these states
A new study shows rising taxes and insurance costs are driving up mortgage delinquencies. Here’s where.
Will Chicago allow more ‘granny flats’? Alders to take up controversial issue
Chicago alders will consider allowing more accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, to provide more affordable housing.
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.
Here's how much you need to earn to buy a home in 2025, report shows
A recent housing report reveals that prospective homebuyers are facing obstacles to affording a home based on rising costs, which is a contributing factor to lower homeownership rates.
Illinois needs 227,000 more homes by 2030 to keep up with demand, new report says
A new study found that Illinois needs to build 227,000 new homes by 2030 to keep up with rising demand.
Best cities for new college grads to rent
Realtor.com has released a list of the top 10 most affordable U.S. cities for recent college graduate.
Here are the cities paying off the most household debt in 2025
With household debt soaring nationwide, residents are paying off a ton of it in these cities.
More US cities now require six-figure incomes to afford rent: Here's where
Affordability is becoming a growing challenge for U.S. renters, with Zillow reporting that renters now need to earn over $100,000 to comfortably afford a typical rental in some cities.
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.