Chicago home sales spiked higher in April
Wednesday May 15 | via YoChicago
After months of making steady progress, the housing recovery in the seven-county metropolitan Chicago real estate market kicked into a higher gear in April, according to an analysis by RE/MAX. Compared to the previous April, total sales of attached and detached homes increased 32 percent, while the median price of a home sold during the month ... (more) Comment?
Foreclosure auctions rise in Cook County
Thursday May 9 | via Chicago Tribune
Almost 3,000 residential properties in Cook County were scheduled for foreclosure auctions in April, a level not seen since August 2010. Comment?
BOMA to host workshop for managers involved with ind...
Tuesday May 7 | via The Business Ledger
The Building Owners and Managers Association of Suburban Chicago , is known for developing educational programing to meet the current needs of the industry and their members. Comment?
Blacks and Latinos pay more for homes
Thursday Apr 25 | via MSN Living
Black and Hispanic home buyers pay more than whites and Asians do for comparable dwellings, according to new research. Comment?
Sold! Local Home Sales: April 17th Edition
Apr 17, 2013 | via Patch.com
A brick ranch home located at 10125 S. Turner Ave. in Evergreen Park sold for $142,000. The home features three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large eatin kitchen, cozy fireplace, hardwood floors and a full finished basement with a bathroom. Comment?
State Rep. Hatcher will take on local issues
Feb 24, 2011 | via Examiner.com
On February 18, 2011 State Representative Kay Hatcher announed that she has secured positions on key House Committees that will tackle issues most important to local families, including expanding job opportunities and helping prevent home foreclosure. Comment?
FedEx Plans Center in Southwest Illinois
Tuesday May 14 | via The Daily News
The 125,160-square-foot Cresthaven Medical Building at 1068 Cresthaven Road in East Memphis has sold for $2.5 million. Comment?
Market MoverA Financial Prescription for the Globe
Oct 9, 2008 | via American Reporter
Developments in the United Kingdom and Italy may ease some bon and stock market pressures, but on the eve of an emergency G-7 Finance Ministers' meeting Friday, I will provide them with a list from my money prescription pad, which, like my kids, they will likely ignore. Comment?
Friday May 10 | via The Capitol Fax Blog
Lawmakers are human beings, and like most human beings they don't make any major changes until it's clear that something absolutely has to be done. Comment?
First Time In 7 Years: Both CoreLogic Home Price Ind...
Tuesday May 7 | via Seeking Alpha
Home Price Index , based on sale prices for the same homes over time, posted a 10.5% year-over-year gain in March . Comment?
Memorial Day Weekend Availability, Openings for Oreg...
4 min ago | via Beach Connection
It seems by far and away most motels, hotels and rentals on the Oregon coast have been snapped up for Memorial Day weekend. Comment?
East Anglia: Cautious welcome as lenders see strong ...
9 hrs ago | via Ipswich Evening Star
Building society bosses in East Anglia remain cautious about the state of the housing market after UK mortgage lenders reported one of their strongest months since 2008. Comment?
RFE/RL Kazakh Correspondent Detained With Housing Pr...
8 min ago | via Weekday Magazine
RFE/RL Correspondent Detained In Kazakhstan ASTANA -- A Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty correspondent has been detained in Kazakhstan's capital, Astana, while covering a protest by homeowners over what they see as unfair mortgage practices. Comment?
Venus Rock Golf Resort goes to Chinese investors
1 hr ago | via The Cyprus Weekly
The Venus Rock Golf Resort project in Paphos district has been sold to Chinese investors for a 290m. Comment?
Instead Of Snoozing In Savings, Let's Put $5,000 To ...
1 hr ago | via National Public Radio
If you have a savings account you probably already know this: Your money there is losing value to inflation. Comment?