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Returning vets face uphill battle on housing front

August 23, 2021 at 10:56 a.m.

Since December, 365 military families have bought homes in 44 Illinois counties and 177 communities, taking advantage of a state program that offers down payment assistance and mortgage tax credits....

Illinois towns cut fees in bid to lure builders, buyers

December 24, 2018 at 10:57 a.m.

It has been a long two years since the 2010 census proclaimed Kendall County the fastest-growing county in the nation, and today, signs of runaway growth on the fringes of...

Returning vets face uphill battle on housing front

May 23, 2019 at 9:13 a.m.

Since December, 365 military families have bought homes in 44 Illinois counties and 177 communities, taking advantage of a state program that offers down payment assistance and mortgage tax credits....

Chicago-area home prices rise for 2nd consecutive month

December 24, 2018 at 10:21 a.m.

The median price of a home sold in the Chicago area rose for the second consecutive month in June, compared to a year ago, as motivated sellers and low interest...

30-year mortgages at record 3.53%

December 24, 2018 at 9:58 a.m.

Mortgage rates hit another record low this week, with the average rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage slipping to 3.53 percent, Freddie Mac reported Thursday.A week ago, the average rate...

Chicago area’s median home price rises 1.7 percent in June

December 24, 2018 at 9:56 a.m.

The median price of a home sold in the Chicago area rose in June, marking two consecutive months that the closely watched year-over-year statistic has moved in a positive direction....

Foreclosure outreach touching few

August 23, 2021 at 10:38 a.m.

Two new reports out of Washington point out what has been a foregone conclusion to many who are the front lines of the foreclosure crisis, be they homeowners, community members...

Foreclosure outreach touching few

May 23, 2019 at 9:13 a.m.

Two new reports out of Washington point out what has been a foregone conclusion to many who are the front lines of the foreclosure crisis, be they homeowners, community members...

Justice Department settles fair-lending claims with Wells Fargo

December 24, 2018 at 9:17 a.m.

The Justice Department announced a fair-lending settlement with Wells Fargo & Co. on Thursday that will compensate tens of thousands of the bank's African-American and Hispanic borrowers who were allegedly...

Zillow names Chicago the best buyer’s market in U.S.

December 24, 2018 at 9:03 a.m.

Chicago may be the Second City but it's No. 1 for bargain-hunting homebuyers. Of the 50 largest metropolitan markets, the Chicago area is the top buyer's market, according to real...

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