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Social Darwinism in the Chicago Home Building Industry

Who knew home construction and sociology could go together so well? In a...

Confusion Abounds for Some Potential Homebuyers

What is the typical rate of appreciation for home values? What does an...

In the World of Financial Regulation, is Small Really Better?

Though credit unions and small community banks had little to no impact on...

Legal Weaponry Could Lead to Write-Downs for Mortgages

Broad legislation stemming from 2010’s “robo signing” foreclosure scandal may lead to the...

Presidential Candidates Avoid Housing on Campaign Trail

The housing market is a grand, influential sector of the global economy, one...

Realty Executives of Illinois Raise $7,000 for Make A Wish Foundation

On Wednesday, October 26, the Realty Executives of Illinois in Westmont hosted a...

Investments in Redfin Total $14.8 Million

Redfin, the online real estate brokerage based in Seattle, has raised $14.8 million...

Elgin Property Tax Revenue May Fall $10 Million

Kane County’s preliminary values for housing assessments this year warned officials that there...

The Studio Gang’s “Reverse Effect: Renewing Chicago’s Waterways” Hits Bookstores Next Month

On November 7, architect Jeanne Gang’s new book, “Reverse Effect: Renewing Chicago’s Waterways,”...

This Week in Real Estate: Data Galore, Visas, and Splurge

A quick rundown of stats from our real estate news for the week...

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