Housing Bulletin
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 May 15, 2013, at 9:30 a.m.
Steal this Home
This West Loop Loft Is Priced at $375,000—That’s Less Than the Sellers Paid in 2000
After years of price cuts, the big three-bedroom might be as much as $20,000 below market value—but it's a bit dated.
Posted May 14, 2013, at 9:45 a.m.
Sale of the Week
A Pair of Houses on Shakespeare Avenue Is Like a Real Estate Comedy of Errors
Two houses, their fates intertwined, in a story that sounds as if the bard staged a play in Chicago's housing market.
Posted May 13, 2013, at 10:30 a.m.
On the Market
The Benjamin Ferguson Mansion Is Filled with Wood and Beauty
An impressive Second Empire-style mansion on Jackson Boulevard is up for sale.
Posted May 9, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.
Housing Bulletin
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 May 8, 2013, at 10:51 a.m.
DEQ's
Ask Rodkin: How Do You Buy a House in a Neighborhood Where Nobody’s Selling?
What's the strategy for homebuyers who want to live in a neighborhood with a low inventory of for-sale homes?
Posted May 7, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.
Sale of the Week
Here’s What Sold for $1 Million in Chicago Last Week
Two houses, two neighborhoods. Both a bit below the asking price. But both a million bucks.
Posted May 6, 2013, at 9:30 a.m.
Housing Bulletin
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 May 3, 2013, at 10:15 a.m.
On the Market
Chicago’s Happiest House Smiles Down on North Center
Architect and builder Eric Parfenoff believes a façade can be pretty funny.
Posted May 2, 2013, at 11:30 a.m.
Housing Bulletin
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 May 1, 2013, at 11:30 a.m.
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