Chicago area homebuilders have heightened confidence
Across the country, home construction is looking up.
Chicago
August 17, 2012 - 2:17 PM
Across the country, home construction is looking up. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index was released August 15 and indicated homebuilder confidence to be at a 5-year-high, according to The Associated Press. Those looking at real estate in Chicago could be interested Read More
August 16, 2012 - 1:30 PM
On August 16, the city of Chicago hosted its Dream Relief Day at Navy Pier, which is part of a nationwide program that is aimed to provide conditional legal status to undocumented students and U.S. military personnel. The Chicago Tribune reported that the size of the crowd that showed up was of overwhelming Read More
Historic Chicago Dream Relief Day
On August 16, the city of Chicago hosted its Dream Relief Day at Navy Pier, which is part of a nationwide program that is aimed to provide conditional legal status to undocumented students and U.S. military personnel.
August 15, 2012 - 9:29 AM
A recent article in the Chicago Tribune revealed that during the first six months of 2012, the Chicago area saw the number of auctions of foreclosed homes more than double. The source explained that this rise puts a strain on the resources of the city's courts system and possibly delays the housing Read More
Chicago sees rise in foreclosure auctions
A recent article in the Chicago Tribune revealed that during the first six months of 2012, the Chicago area saw the number of auctions of foreclosed homes more than double.
August 14, 2012 - 5:19 PM
United Continental Holdings' corporate headquarters will be moving to the Willis Tower in downtown Chicago according to a joint announcement from commercial real estate firm U.S. Equities Realty and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, The Wall Street Journal reported. Residential real estate in Chicago can Read More
United Airlines moves to Willis Tower
United Continental Holdings' corporate headquarters will be moving to the Willis Tower in downtown Chicago according to a joint announcement from commercial real estate firm U.S. Equities Realty and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, The Wall Street Journal reported.
August 10, 2012 - 5:08 PM
Those looking at real estate in Chicago may have been following the recent flurry of developments surrounding the city's foreclosures. With a recent article in the Chicago Tribune detailing the surge in foreclosure activity in the metro area and country-wide attention on a controversial new Federal Read More
FHA foreclosure pilot program for Chicago
Those looking at real estate in Chicago may have been following the recent flurry of developments surrounding the city's foreclosures.
August 8, 2012 - 4:00 PM
A recent article in the Chicago Tribune revealed that a controversial proposal will be voted on later in August 2012 by district officials in Highland Park over whether to allow the construction of new buildings near Rosewood Beach. Supporters of the project maintain that the new buildings will be a " Read More
Change could be coming to Rosewood Beach in Highland Park, Chicago
A recent article in the Chicago Tribune revealed that a controversial proposal will be voted on later in August by district officials in Highland Park over whether to allow the construction of new buildings at Rosewood Beach.
August 7, 2012 - 5:45 PM
Those looking to move to a location that promises big, eco-friendly transformations in the coming years can look at real estate in Chicago. The city's Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced August 5 that the city will build roughly 34 miles of new protected bike lanes by the end of 2012, which is only part of the Read More
Chicago evolves into a bike-friendly metropolis with parklets
Those looking to move to a location that promises big, eco-friendly transformations in the coming years can look at real estate in Chicago.
August 6, 2012 - 10:07 AM
The Huffington Post recently held an online poll for people to vote on Chicago's best neighborhood to raise a family. With Edgewater, Hyde Park and Lincoln Square making it to the semi-finals, Beverly emerged as the winner of the "neighborhood showdown." Parents looking at homes for sale in Read More
Beverly: Best neighborhood in Chicago for parents?
The Huffington Post recently held an online poll for people to vote on Chicago's best neighborhood to raise a family.
August 6, 2012 - 10:03 AM
A recent study conducted by DePaul University's Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development identified the top 20 suburban towns of Chicago that are the "transit-friendliest," The Chicago Tribune reported. At the top of the list are the suburbs of La Grange, Wilmette and Arlington Heights. Read More
Transit-friendly suburbs of Chicago
A recent study conducted by DePaul University's Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development identified the top 20 suburban towns of Chicago that are the "trasit-friendliest," The Chicago Tribune reported.
August 3, 2012 - 1:39 PM
Chicago neighborhoods are being "redefined" and evolving due to gentrification, according to Networx. Those looking at relocating to real estate in Chicago can take a closer look at how this process has created the current atmosphere of the Andersonville neighborhood.
Taking a closer look at Read More
Gentrification transforming Chicago neighborhoods
Chicago neighborhoods are being "redefined" and evolving due to gentrification, according to Networx.