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High Property Taxes: Illinois Nearly Tops List In U.S.
Those moving away often blame taxes. But experts say other factors play a role.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Across Illinois|News|
This Is The Cheapest Town In IL To Buy A House, Study Says
According to Zillow, the average single-family home in the United States is valued at about $367,711.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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How Oversupply Of Homes Is Affecting Chicago Real Estate Sales
U.S. home-sale prices hit a record $396,500 during the four weeks ending June 15.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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These Are The Hottest Rental Markets in Illinois, New Analysis Says
The Chicago suburbs are the hottest rental market outside of Miami, according to a new ranking.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
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Home Prices Soar In IL, New Data Projects When They'll Peak
The Chicago market had the highest home price gains nationwide year-over-year, according to a recent analysis.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IL Residents Among Least Likely To Move To Another State: Ranking
Relatively few Illinoisans are leaving the Prairie State for elsewhere in the country.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IL Rents Out Of Reach For Many Low-Income Workers: See List By City
A low-income employee would need to work more than two full-time jobs to afford a two-bedroom apartment in Illinois, a new report said.
Anna Schier and Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IL Counties With Most Affordable Home Prices: New Data
Here's how much you need to make to afford a home across counties in the Chicago area.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
6 IL Towns Among America's 'Hottest' Housing Markets
The new list from Realtor.com includes several Illinois towns as the most popular real estate buys.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IL Will Be Most Affordable State To Buy A House In 2030: Study
Hawaii was ranked least affordable.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IL Among Top 3 Most-Affordable States To Buy A Home: Ranking
The study looked at earnings data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and data from the website Realtor to determine affordability.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Chicago-Area Real Estate Market Bounces Back From Pandemic: Report
Home prices jumped this year in IL, and home price growth is back to where it was prior to the 3-year "rollercoaster ride" of the pandemic.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
In Conversation Pit Comeback, This IL Home Stands Out: How Much House
Mid-century modern conversation pits are making a comeback as people seek deeper connections and respite from a digitally driven world.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
5 Suburban Chicago Counties At Risk Of Housing Market Decline: Report
Of the 50 counties considered most vulnerable to potential market drop-offs nationwide, five are in the greater Chicago region.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IL Underground Railroad House For Sale For $90K: How Much House
“Stationmasters” in Illinois risked their lives by hiding escaped slaves traveling north to freedom via the Underground Railroad.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Check Out Gold Coast Home In Oprah’s Old Neighborhood: How Much House
Give into real-estate voyeurism and satisfy your “house envy” by peeking inside these luxury homes in neighborhoods A-listers call home.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IL Makes History As 1st State To Pass Anti-Book Ban Law
The Library Freedom Bill, was signed into law Monday. See what it means for Illinois.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
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Home Prices Drop In Illinois As Mortgage Rates Rise: Report
Homeowners in the greater Chicago area saw profits drop by 1.8 percent from the second quarter, but are still up from the fall of 2021.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Beach Access, Church Camp, Steam Shower: Illinois Real Estate
Heated basement floors, 1920s charm and more are on the market in Chicagoland.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
IL Homes For Sale: What $325K Gets You By County In The Chicago Area
How much house can you get for your money in Illinois? It depends on where you're looking.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Illinois Among Most 'Vulnerable' Housing Markets In The Nation: Report
The 50 most at-risk areas in the U.S. include eight counties in the Chicago metropolitan area, according to a real estate data curator.
Eric DeGrechie and Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
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Survey Shows Pessimism Toward Real Estate Market
Clever Real Estate’s poll shows people are 78 percent more pessimistic about the housing market than they were a year ago.
Across Illinois|News|
Illinois' Property Tax Rate Among Highest In Nation
The folks at 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the effective property tax rate for all 50 states. See how much Illinois is paying.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Best Cities For Veterans: 2 In Illinois Make The Cut
The Military Times did a study to see what cities are best for veterans. Here are the Illinois cities that made the list.
Geoff Dempsey, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Illinois Property Taxes Still Among Highest In U.S.: Report
People in Illinois pay some of the highest property taxes in the country — and they even went up last year.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Illinois Among Worst States For Quality Of Life
The rankings to determine quality of life evaluated the natural and social environment in every state — and Illinois didn't do so well.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Illinois Has 2nd Highest Property Taxes In U.S.
Residents of only one state pay higher property taxes than those in Illinois.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
Illinois' 50 Safest Towns: 2018 Rankings
A study by the National Council for Home Safety and Security took a look at violent crime and property crime rates.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Across Illinois|News|
GOP Tax Overhaul: How Illinois Homeowners Will Be Affected
It could cause a double-digit decrease in sale prices in pricier areas, and cost many Illinois home buyers their mortgage interest deduction
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Here's How Much You Must Make To Buy A Chicago-Area Home
Chicagoland is among the 25 most-expensive metro areas to purchase a home in the United States.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
