Most Downtown Chicago Condo Developers Have Forgotten First-Timers
Most downtown Chicago’s new-construction condominium developers are not meeting the demand for affordable units targeted to first-time...
As Apartment Rents Rise Developers Unveil New Condo-Tower Plans
After years of battling higher real estate taxes and operating expenses, Chicago landlords finally are taking advantage of the urban...
Chicago Should Not Squander Public Park Land For Obama Library
When it comes to squandering future development opportunities on Chicago’s South Side, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and city planners lead the...
Now Is A Great Time To Buy A Home If You Can Qualify For A Loan
If you can qualify for a mortgage now is a great time to buy a home or a condominium, experts say. Benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rates...
Mortgage Rates Skid Into New Year Offering A Deal To Borrowers
Sparked by a slide in oil prices and bond yields, plus strong employment reports, mortgage rates have dipped unexpectedly, making home...
Condo Buying For Dummies—An Essential 10-Point Shopping Checklist
A new Illinois law designed to educate consumers on their rights as condominium owners, and provide policies to help mediate disputes...
Crystal-Ball Gazing Into The Future Of Chicago’s Housing Market
It’s time to gaze into the crystal ball and see the future of Chicago’s housing market in 2015. Experts are focused on several bright...