Don DeBat
Sep 27, 2023
Controversial ‘Mansion Tax’ Could Backfire, Experts Say
“Chicago’s transfer tax increase will impact your property; your alderperson wants to hear from you.” Chicago’s City Council is...
Don DeBat
Sep 17, 2023
7 Percent-Plus Mortgage Rates Squeeze North Side Home Sales
Those 7 percent-plus mortgage interest rates – a 22-year high nationwide – really shot a torpedo into the confidence of Chicago home...
Don DeBat
Sep 11, 2023
Chicago’s Critter Perils Thriving Near Forest Preserves
This writer, who grew up and resided in Old Town, Lincoln Park, and other near-lakefront neighborhoods, once hunted rats in the alley...
Don DeBat
Sep 10, 2023
Hefty Apartment Rent Hikes Forecast For Chicago In 2024
Chicago apartment dwellers likely will see hefty rent increases in early 2024, according to a new national forecast. For the first time...
Don DeBat
Sep 1, 2023
Home Loan Rates Surge To 7.23 Percent – Highest In 22 Years
The Federal Reserve’s effort to control inflation is turning the American Dream of homeownership into a nightmare. On August 24,...
