Real Estate
Advantages for Homebuyers in June’s Mortgage Market
Even amid current mortgage interest rates, buying a home this month presents some potential benefits for certain buyers. Mortgage interest rates have slightly decreased at the start of June. Rates dropped below 6% at various
Progress in Skokie’s Stalled Hotel Project Dispute
Parties involved in a prolonged legal battle over Skokie’s halted downtown hotel project on Oakton Street are considering reducing or abandoning their financial claims to advance the development, village officials said Monday. Rodney Lewis, representing
American Place Casino Development Begins in Waukegan
Construction has started on the permanent American Place Casino in Waukegan, marked by a groundbreaking event on Wednesday. Officials are optimistic, highlighting benefits such as job creation, new revenue, and economic growth for Waukegan. The
A US Housing Crash Is Unlikely in 2026—What Experts Are Watching Instead
The possibility of a US housing market crash in 2026 appears low, according to industry experts. Analysts point to steady economic growth and stabilizing interest rates as key factors. They suggest that a widespread crash
Tom Steyer’s Ambitions to Address California’s Housing Crisis
Tom Steyer, a prominent progressive Democrat, aims to tackle California’s housing crisis if he becomes governor. His wealth, accumulated from leading a successful hedge fund in San Francisco, raises concerns among some voters. Steyer, known
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. List Their Los Angeles Home
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. are selling their Los Angeles home. The couple’s residence in Brentwood is on the market for $10.5 million, with Cindy Ambuehl of Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California
Controversy Surrounds NextEra Energy’s Warehouse Proposal in Liberty Township
NextEra Energy’s previous failed solar project in Morgan Township has influenced perceptions of their new proposal in Liberty Township. The Porter County Board of Zoning Appeals assessed requests for variances concerning a 6,000-square-foot warehouse. Understanding
Spring Housing Market Faces Challenges Amid Economic Uncertainty
Alonzo Abron Jr., managing broker and owner of A. Progeny Global in Oak Forest, anticipated a more positive outlook for the housing market this year before the Iran war began. However, the spring home buying
Mortgage Rates Reach Highs Amid Market Uncertainty
Current Mortgage Rate Trends Mortgage rates have hit their highest level in several months. Data from Freddie Mac indicates the average rate for a 30-year fixed home loan jumped to 6.51% by May 21, from
Kathie Lee Gifford Lists Greenwich Home for $100 Million
Kathie Lee Gifford has listed her home in Greenwich for $100 million. The listing agent is Leslie McElwreath from Sotheby’s International Realty. The residence includes eight bedrooms, nine full baths, and five partial baths. It