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State eyes more ways to support homeowners

May 23, 2019 at 9:28 a.m.

The state's hardest-hit program is winding down, and the Illinois Housing Development Authority is waiting for the last applications for funds that temporarily help unemployed and severely underemployed homeowners pay...

Chicago home sales continue climb, but prices slip

December 24, 2018 at 4:27 a.m.

Sales of existing single-family homes and condominiums in the Chicago area continued to handily beat their year-ago comparisons in August, but median prices fell for the second consecutive month since...

Cook County home prices continue recovery

December 24, 2018 at 4:27 a.m.

Single-family-home prices rose strongly in Chicago and suburban Cook County during the year's second quarter, according to a local home price index, validating the sentiment that a housing recovery has...

New group aims to lobby for homeowners’ rights

August 24, 2021 at 3:18 p.m.

A newly formed national nonprofit seeks to become the voice of homeowners, much in the same way that AARP is the voice of consumers over the age of 50. America's...

New group aims to lobby for homeowners’ rights

May 23, 2019 at 9:28 a.m.

A newly formed national nonprofit seeks to become the voice of homeowners, much in the same way that AARP is the voice of consumers over the age of 50. America's...

Chicago-area foreclosures down 59% from last August

December 24, 2018 at 4:19 a.m.

Foreclosure activity in the Chicago area in August plunged from a year ago as the housing market continues its slow recovery, but Cook County did see activity increase from July,...

Illinois sues property maintenance firm over foreclosure actions

December 24, 2018 at 4:20 a.m.

The state of Illinois is suing the nation's largest firm that maintains foreclosed homes for lenders, alleging that it illegally broke into the occupied homes of people behind on their...

Innovative housing firms work on their next acts

August 24, 2021 at 2:59 p.m.

Two housing industry companies that enjoyed strong growth during the real estate crisis are tinkering with their business models to continue their success and broaden their customer base as the...

Innovative housing firms work on their next acts

May 23, 2019 at 9:28 a.m.

Two housing industry companies that enjoyed strong growth during the real estate crisis are tinkering with their business models to continue their success and broaden their customer base as the...

Mortgage rates continue to creep up as economy heals

December 24, 2018 at 4:12 a.m.

Mortgage rates moved closer to their high points for the year this week, buoyed by continued reports of a strengthening economy. The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate loan...

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