Housing Bulletin

5/15/13

Why Homebuyers Should Actually Understand Mortgage Documents Before Signing Them

A new study shows that most buyers don't really read their mortgage forms. That's a huge risk. Hint: Get a lawyer.

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5/8/13

Blacks, Hispanics Pay More For Homes in Chicago, Study Says

African-American and Hispanic homebuyers pay more for homes than white and Asian buyers, according to research by four economists—and the biggest differential they found in the four cities they studied is for black buyers in Cook County...

Posted at 10:51 a.m. in Housing Bulletin | Permalink | Comments (6)

5/3/13

A.J. Pierzynski Just Sold His House for $1.675 Million

The former White Sox catcher, once voted the most hated player in the majors, closed the deal in just eight days.

Posted at 10:15 a.m. in Housing Bulletin | Permalink | Comments (0)

5/1/13

Luxury Apartments Keep Piling on Better Perks and Bigger Frills

Private cabanas. Pet spas. To lure in top tenants, Chicago's new apartments are in an arms race for over-the-top amenities.

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4/24/13

Chicago Real Estate Was Awesome in March

You can compare it locally or nationally—the city's sales figures are rising fast.

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4/17/13

Why North Shore Homeowners Could Pay the Country Clubs’ Tax Bills

A look at the property tax battle that could leave Lake County homeowners with a hefty hike.

Posted at 9:45 a.m. in Housing Bulletin | Permalink | Comments (0)

4/16/13

Steal This Home: A Wrigleyville Condo’s Sellers Are Ready To Play Ball

With a great location, high ceilings, and windows on four sides, this is a pretty incredible two-bedroom for just $299,900.

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4/15/13

Frank Thomas Just Listed His House for $1.95 Million

The tasteful six-bedroom Libertyville home has coffered ceilings, a great kitchen, and a lot of details showing the number from the White Sox slugger's jersey.

Posted at 5:15 p.m. in Housing Bulletin | Permalink | Comments (0)

4/10/13

Take the Quiz: How Fast Did This House Sell?

Test your knowledge of the Chicago housing market with an extra-credit quiz by our real estate professor.

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4/3/13

Tearing Down Ronald Reagan’s Boyhood Apartment Was Just Wrong

An op-ed on why we preserve some places, and why it matters what we build to replace them.

Posted at 3:00 p.m. in Housing Bulletin | Permalink | Comments (4)

	5/15/13 Why Homebuyers Should Actually Understand Mortgage Documents Before Signing Them A new study shows that most buyers don't really read their mortgage forms. That's a huge risk. Hint: Get a lawyer. Posted at 9:30 a.m. in Housing Bulletin \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	5/8/13 Blacks, Hispanics Pay More For Homes in Chicago, Study Says African-American and Hispanic homebuyers pay more for homes than white and Asian buyers, according to research by four economists—and the biggest differential they found in the four cities they studied is for black buyers in Cook County... Posted at 10:51 a.m. in Housing Bulletin \| Permalink \| Comments (6)
	5/3/13 A.J. Pierzynski Just Sold His House for $1.675 Million The former White Sox catcher, once voted the most hated player in the majors, closed the deal in just eight days. Posted at 10:15 a.m. in Housing Bulletin \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	5/1/13 Luxury Apartments Keep Piling on Better Perks and Bigger Frills Private cabanas. Pet spas. To lure in top tenants, Chicago's new apartments are in an arms race for over-the-top amenities. Posted at 11:30 a.m. in Housing Bulletin \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	4/24/13 Chicago Real Estate Was Awesome in March You can compare it locally or nationally—the city's sales figures are rising fast. Posted at 9:30 a.m. in Housing Bulletin \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	4/17/13 Why North Shore Homeowners Could Pay the Country Clubs’ Tax Bills A look at the property tax battle that could leave Lake County homeowners with a hefty hike. Posted at 9:45 a.m. in Housing Bulletin \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	4/16/13 Steal This Home: A Wrigleyville Condo’s Sellers Are Ready To Play Ball With a great location, high ceilings, and windows on four sides, this is a pretty incredible two-bedroom for just $299,900. Posted at 10:45 a.m. in Housing Bulletin \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	4/15/13 Frank Thomas Just Listed His House for $1.95 Million The tasteful six-bedroom Libertyville home has coffered ceilings, a great kitchen, and a lot of details showing the number from the White Sox slugger's jersey. Posted at 5:15 p.m. in Housing Bulletin \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	4/10/13 Take the Quiz: How Fast Did This House Sell? Test your knowledge of the Chicago housing market with an extra-credit quiz by our real estate professor. Posted at 9:45 a.m. in Housing Bulletin \| Permalink \| Comments (0)
	4/3/13 Tearing Down Ronald Reagan’s Boyhood Apartment Was Just Wrong An op-ed on why we preserve some places, and why it matters what we build to replace them. Posted at 3:00 p.m. in Housing Bulletin \| Permalink \| Comments (4)