Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in more than a month as Iran deal progresses
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.47% from 6.52% the previous week.
Home sellers could boost offers by thousands with this surprising paint color
Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.
Buyers are showing growing interest in warm, comfortable colors over plain white walls.
Limited stair access in affordable housing raises safety concerns
Ald. Matt Martin (47th) joins Good Day Chicago to discuss affordable housing and efforts to address safety concerns
Ald. Matt Martin (47th) joins Good Day Chicago to discuss affordable housing and efforts to address safety concerns
Downtown Chicago rent prices reach an all-time high
Rent prices in downtown Chicago are reaching record highs as apartment construction slows.
Rent prices in downtown Chicago are reaching record highs as apartment construction slows.
Riverdale homeowner's nearly $17K tax bill raises questions about Cook County assessments
Critics of Cook County’s assessment system, including incoming Assessor Patrick Hynes and engineer Vaughn Harrison, say her bill appears to be an extreme outlier and may warrant correction.
Critics of Cook County’s assessment system, including incoming Assessor Patrick Hynes and engineer Vaughn Harrison, say her bill appears to be an extreme outlier and may warrant correction.
Riverdale homeowner's nearly $17K property tax bill draws scrutiny of Cook County assessments
Tatiana Squire, a single mother in Riverdale, says a property tax bill of more than $16,000 has turned her dream of homeownership into a financial crisis.
Tatiana Squire, a single mother in Riverdale, says a property tax bill of more than $16,000 has turned her dream of homeownership into a financial crisis.
Former CHA official accused of taking $421K in kickbacks tied to housing contracts
A former Chicago Housing Authority official and a construction company owner have been indicted on federal fraud charges from an alleged kickback scheme involving millions of dollars in public housing contracts.
A former Chicago Housing Authority official and a construction company owner have been indicted on federal fraud charges from an alleged kickback scheme involving millions of dollars in public housing contracts.
Mayor Johnson pushes new tenant protections amid debate over rental costs
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's chief policy officer Jung Yoon discusses a proposed Tenant Bill of Rights that would ban certain renter fees, create a rental unit registry and establish new resources for tenants and landlords across the city.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's chief policy officer Jung Yoon discusses a proposed Tenant Bill of Rights that would ban certain renter fees, create a rental unit registry and establish new resources for tenants and landlords across the city.
Senate Dems introduce housing legislation package | The Chicago Report
Senate Democrats came out with surprise legislation when it comes to housing in Illinois. There's eight bills and three days left in session. Here's what we know.
Senate Democrats came out with surprise legislation when it comes to housing in Illinois. There's eight bills and three days left in session. Here's what we know.
Why Chicago-area homes may disappear from Zillow | ChicagoLIVE
The company that distributes most of the Chicago area's home listings may be cutting off Zillow's access to those properties. We have Axios reporter Carrie Shepherd to break it all down.
The company that distributes most of the Chicago area's home listings may be cutting off Zillow's access to those properties. We have Axios reporter Carrie Shepherd to break it all down.
Chicago's North Side housing market is on fire | The Chicago Report
We all know Chicago's housing market is on fire, but much of the buzz is on the city's North Side, where there is a lot of competition and bidding wars.
We all know Chicago's housing market is on fire, but much of the buzz is on the city's North Side, where there is a lot of competition and bidding wars.
House hunting? Data suggests the most affordable cities to buy a home
Homeownership may still be possible – just in different cities. A new study reveals the most affordable U.S. housing markets in 2026.
Homeownership may still be possible – just in different cities. A new study reveals the most affordable U.S. housing markets in 2026.
Cook County Land Bank reaches milestone with 2,500th redevelopment project in Garfield Park
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle highlights a milestone as the Cook County Land Bank Authority celebrates its 2,500th redeveloped property, including 17 new homes built in Garfield Park through its vacant-property revitalization program.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle highlights a milestone as the Cook County Land Bank Authority celebrates its 2,500th redeveloped property, including 17 new homes built in Garfield Park through its vacant-property revitalization program.
Providing housing help in Chicago with United Way | ChicagoLIVE
Earlier this month, United Way of Metro Chicago's response fund awarded $250,000 to help meet housing needs in our area.
Earlier this month, United Way of Metro Chicago's response fund awarded $250,000 to help meet housing needs in our area.
Pritzker's BUILD plan sparks fight with suburban mayors over housing, local control
Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed BUILD plan is sparking a growing battle over housing — and local control — in Illinois.
Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed BUILD plan is sparking a growing battle over housing — and local control — in Illinois.
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Debate over controversial housing bill in Illinois state legislature
Members of the Chicago City Council on Monday will debate a proposal from Gov. JB Pritzker that aims to expand much-needed housing in Illinois, but which has also received major pushback from local officials across the Chicago area.
Members of the Chicago City Council on Monday will debate a proposal from Gov. JB Pritzker that aims to expand much-needed housing in Illinois, but which has also received major pushback from local officials across the Chicago area.
Chicago neighborhood sees new homes rise on long-vacant lots
The project links new housing to the Red Line extension and aims to expand homeownership on the Far South Side.
The project links new housing to the Red Line extension and aims to expand homeownership on the Far South Side.
Renters see $2,300 in savings as rent growth cools to 2020 levels
A new housing report reveals that renters in the U.S. are seeing significant financial relief as the national median rent continues a significant downward trend.
A new housing report reveals that renters in the U.S. are seeing significant financial relief as the national median rent continues a significant downward trend.
Where your state ranks on housing costs — The most and least expensive revealed
A new WalletHub analysis finds that housing costs in the U.S. have risen sharply in recent years, outpacing inflation and putting increasing financial pressure on households.
A new WalletHub analysis finds that housing costs in the U.S. have risen sharply in recent years, outpacing inflation and putting increasing financial pressure on households.