Tag: Chicago

'Chicago Real Estate News: Proposed Property Tax Hike Approved by the City Council

The city council of Chicago has recently approved the $7.8 billion fiscal 2016 budget and a historic property tax increase to pay for public safety worker pensions, as proposed by Chicago City Mayor, Rahm Emanuel.

'One Man Buys Abandoned Building for $1, Transforms it into a Grand Cultural Center

What can you get for a dollar? An artist bought an abandoned bank, and turned it into an impressive library and arts center.

'Celebrity Real Estate: Kenny Williams, White Sox Executive, is Selling Home on Chicago’s Gold Coast

Kenny Williams is executive vice president of the Chicago White Sox, and he became known as “the stealth bomber” during his time as the general manager of the team.

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'Go Out of Town to Find Less Expensive Homes

The city may be offering a lot of amenities, but if you want less expensive and affordable homes, then start driving farther away.

By Staff Reprter
'Over 30 Thousand Visitors Came to the First Ever 'Chicago Architecture Biennial'

Chicago has seen the very first Architectural Biennial last weekend and it was able to rake in more than 31,000 visitors.

By Kai Darul
'Chicago Real Estate: Landmark Tribune Tower Up For Sale

Chicago's landmark gothic-revival Tribune Tower is now being marketed by the Tribune Real Estate Holdings LLC, in the hopes of converting the famous tower into cash.

By Staff Reporter
'Aldermen Seek to Regulate Chicago ‘Airbnb’ Hosts

Lessors on Airbnb may have to get their homes licensed in the future.

By Kai Darul
'Chicago Real Estate: City Clerk Susana Mendoza Proposes a Special Parking Permit for Real Estate Agents

Chicago city clerk Susana Mendoza pushed through with her proposal to grant special parking tickets to real estate agents, so that they will be able to park freely in the whole of Chicago, without being presented a parking ticket.

By Staff Reporter
'Spring Home Buying 2015: 5 Tips to Win the Bid War & Buy Your House This Season

If you are buying your home this spring, watch out for the competition. Here are 5 tips to win the bid war and the house you want this selling season.

By Candy
'10 Cities Where Buying a House is Better Than Renting it

Here are the 10 cities you should buy a home rathan than renting it.

By Candy
'Montana Ranch Used in Oscar-Winning Film and Brad Pitt-Starrer, Gets a $3.5M Price Cut

Former Dell CFO relists his Montana ranch used in a Roberd Redford directed and Brad-Pitt starrer movie.

By Candy
'San Francisco Home Rental Prices Skyrocketing?

Residential rents increased by 3.7 percent in March compared to last year period, but in San Francisco, home rental prices are skyrocketing.

By Candy
'Chicago Blackhawks' Defense Player Niklas Hjalmarsson Sells River West Town House for $1.7 Million

Chicago Blackhawks' defense man, Niklas Hjalmarsson, has recently sold his River West town house for $1.7 million, giving him an almost $400K profit.

By Candy
''Star Wars' Creator George Lucas to Build 'Houses for Regular Working People'

The famed creator of "Star Wars," George Lucas, is planning to build an affordable housing complex in California.

By Candy
'The 10 Most Walkable Cities of 2015 Via Walk Score Ranking

Here are the '10 Most Walkable Cities of 2015' via Walk Score ranking.

By Candy

Tag: Chicago

'Chicago Real Estate News: Proposed Property Tax Hike Approved by the City Council

'One Man Buys Abandoned Building for $1, Transforms it into a Grand Cultural Center

'Celebrity Real Estate: Kenny Williams, White Sox Executive, is Selling Home on Chicago’s Gold Coast

Residents of a Chicago Mobile Home Park To Lose Water Access Days Before Thanksgiving

Dozens Left Homeless After Apartment Fire Sparks In Durham

Homebuying 101: 5 Red Flags To Watch Out For

US Home Prices on the Rise: Here's Where Houses Are the Priciest

Real Estate: 3 Things To Know Before You Start Investing

'Go Out of Town to Find Less Expensive Homes

'Over 30 Thousand Visitors Came to the First Ever 'Chicago Architecture Biennial'

'Chicago Real Estate: Landmark Tribune Tower Up For Sale

'Aldermen Seek to Regulate Chicago ‘Airbnb’ Hosts

'Chicago Real Estate: City Clerk Susana Mendoza Proposes a Special Parking Permit for Real Estate Agents

'Spring Home Buying 2015: 5 Tips to Win the Bid War & Buy Your House This Season

'10 Cities Where Buying a House is Better Than Renting it

'Montana Ranch Used in Oscar-Winning Film and Brad Pitt-Starrer, Gets a $3.5M Price Cut

'San Francisco Home Rental Prices Skyrocketing?

'Chicago Blackhawks' Defense Player Niklas Hjalmarsson Sells River West Town House for $1.7 Million

''Star Wars' Creator George Lucas to Build 'Houses for Regular Working People'

'The 10 Most Walkable Cities of 2015 Via Walk Score Ranking