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How one woman's research can impact Illinois' effort for reparations
One local social justice artist and activist’s research could prove to be integral for the Illinois Reparations Commission, NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.
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What to expect from the housing market in the second half of 2024, according to real estate experts
While one expert points to signs of improvement in the housing market, others say more listings and lower interest rates won’t counteract higher home prices.
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These are the 10 most ‘unaffordable' cities in America—Los Angeles is No. 1
Creditnews Research ranked the cities by the percentage of neighborhoods within reach for the typical married-couple household to buy a home.
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Biden to target ‘rent gouging' landlords, as high housing costs factor into 2024 race
February’s 0.4% rise in consumer prices was driven largely by housing and energy costs.
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Home buyers to be spared automatic broker commissions under new $418 million settlement
The National Association of Realtors has agreed to a landmark settlement that would eliminate real estate brokers’ longstanding automatic commissions, commonly of up to 6% of the purchase price.
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Homebuyers need to earn 80% more than in 2020 to afford a house in this market. It's not just due to high mortgage rates
While mortgage rates remain elevated for potential homebuyers, factors outside borrowing costs are keeping housing unaffordable for many, experts say.
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Here are the top 10 hottest housing markets in 2024 — and why you may consider other options
Here are the top 10 “hottest housing markets” for 2024. However, homebuyers should consider that “market heat” means more competition, an expert says.
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Ranking names places with the lowest cost of living in Illinois for 2023
You’ve heard of the lists of the safest places to live, the most expensive places to live, but what about the places where the cost living is the most affordable?
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These are the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S.
In the wealthiest ZIP code in the U.S., a median priced home will cost you around $8 million.
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The top 10 cities where more renters want to live alone — 4 are in Texas
People in the U.S. are increasingly living alone. These cities saw fastest growth of solo renters between 2016 and 2021.
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These are the 10 most neighborly cities in the US—3 of them are in Utah
For the fourth year in a row, Neighbor.com ranked the most neighborly cities in America based on several factors, including low crime rates.
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Climate change and extreme weather could fuel another housing crisis
An estimated 39 million homes and businesses in the United States could soon face skyrocketing insurance premiums — if they can even find insurance coverage at all. That’s according to a new report from First Street Foundation, which warns that this “insurance bubble” could lead to a costly, widespread housing crisis coast-to-coast.
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Biden admin unveils $85 million funding to lower cost of housing, improve renter protections
The White House also announced that it was forming an inter-agency task force to develop ways to fund efforts to convert more commercial buildings to residential housing
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Home foreclosures are rising nationwide, with Florida, California and Texas in the lead
As the cost of living in the U.S. continues to climb, foreclosures are also on the rise.
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Low-Income Tenants Lack Options as Old Mobile Home Parks Are Razed
Mobile home parks are among the few affordable options that remain for extremely low-income people.
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27-Year-Old Pays $0 to Live in a ‘Luxury Tiny Home'—How She Built It for $35,000: ‘I Forget I'm Living in a Shed'
In 2020, 27-year-old Precious Price built a tiny home in her backyard for $35,000. The income she earns from renting out her main house covers all her living expenses, including mortgage fees and property taxes. Here’s exactly how she built it — from start to finish.
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This 28-Year-Old Pays $62 a Month to Live in a Dumpster He Built for $5,000 — Take a Look Inside
After struggling to find an apartment rental in London on a budget, Harrison Marshall turned a dumpster into a tiny home for $5,000. Here’s a look inside his “weirdly comfortable” 25-square-foot space, where he now lives for $62 a month.
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Mortgage Fees on Home Loans Backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Set to Rise for Some
The increase will affect many borrowers across a range of credit scores, but the change is ultimately designed to help make homeownership more accessible.
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Mobile Home Park Residents Form Co-Ops to Save Their Homes
With rents rising at mobile home parks across the U.S., housing advocates are urging state legislatures to pass bills that would help residents buy their parks if they’re put up for sale.
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You Can Live on This Cruise Ship for $30,000/Year
Life at Sea Cruises is accepting reservations for the world’s first three-year-cruise that will visit 135 countries across all seven continents.