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.

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 to meet demand, new report finds
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Nearly a quarter of a million new homes will have to be built in Illinois over the next five years to keep up with rising demand, according to a new report.

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.

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.

How apartments can revitalize downtown Chicago, according to a study
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An architecture firm released a study which showed converting empty office space to apartments could help revitalize downtown Chicago.

Renting is now cheaper than owning, data shows: See the list of top markets

A new analysis shows that renting is cheaper than owning a home in all of the 100 largest US metros. See the cities where the gap is widest and what this means for renters and buyers.