Illinois Renters Now Need to Earn More Than $30 an Hour to Afford a Two-Bedroom Apartment
Illinois Renters Now Need to Earn More Than $30 an Hour to Afford a Two-Bedroom Apartment If it feels like renting in Illinois has gotten expensive, the latest numbers confirm it. According to the 2026 Out of Reach report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), a full-time worker in
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Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.
Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now. Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards. Newly built homes are more affordable than existing ones in a lot of markets. And that’s because builders are cutting prices and stacking on incen
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Why Buyers Shouldn't Overlook a Fall Move
Why Buyers Shouldn't Overlook a Fall Move You've been waiting for something to change before you buy. It just might not be the thing you expected… While everyone’s paying attention to mortgage rates, only the savviest buyers know that the changing season can start tipping things in their favor. Bec
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The Housing Accelerator Program Just Went Live. Here's What It Actually Does
The Housing Accelerator Program Just Went Live. Here's What It Actually Does. By Jenny Jones, Baird & Warner · August 12, 2026 · Market Trends · Illinois Housing Policy Last week I told you Illinois REALTORS was cooking up a plan to fight the housing shortage. Well, the oven timer went off — the
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