Here's how much you have to make to afford a starter home in the U.S.
The annual income needed to afford even a basic home in the U.S. has risen sharply since the pandemic, a new report shows.
The annual income needed to afford even a basic home in the U.S. has risen sharply since the pandemic, a new report shows.
The referendum remains on the ballot, but if the judge's ruling stands, the votes will not be counted.
On the March 19 primary ballot, voters will be asked to approve an increase to the real estate transfer tax on sales of properties worth over $1 million.
Kenny Parcell, the trade group's president, steps down after a New York Times report alleged he sexually harassed multiple women.
There are several reasons why it's taking longer for millennials to buy property, one of which is they're being outbid by boomers.
The surge in real estate prices, coupled with rising mortgage rates, has made buying a home prohibitively expensive in most larger cities.
HouseFresh found Lakeview ranked number 10 for the most searched-for neighborhood out of the 100 biggest cities – with 20,465 daily Zillow views.
Cook County homeowners are now able to get free legal advice for questions concerning their homes.
"I have little kids. And I don't know what to do."
"By early spring, we are going to have a lot more people back into the city"
Experts say flashy amenities may be a remedy for those empty offices downtown. CBS 2's Tim McNicholas showed us how some landlords and leasing teams are thinking outside the box.
A hot real estate market is burning buyers, and some are skipping professional home inspections - with the goal of closing quick to avoid being outbid.
Though housing prices have soared in many parts of the country, and inventory is way down, real estate sales may still be stronger in 2021.
CBS 2 Morning Insider Tim McNicholas has learned the struggling market has even resulted in some furloughs.
Zillow faced a 2015 lawsuit from Rosemont, Illinois-based VHT, the nation's largest professional real estate photography studio. VHT said Zillow's use of its photos violated VHT's copyright.
Back in 2010, the average price for a home in this community was about $175,000. Eight years later it has climbed to $467,000.
Want to buy your first house, but the down payment and closing costs are too steep? The city wants to help, with a handout worth thousands of dollars. CBS 2's Mike Parker explains how you can cash in.
Some of the ads on local websites are phony, with pirated home details. It's already cost some victims thousands of dollars. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports.
The kidnapping and murder of Beverly Carter in Arkansas has alarmed residential real estate agents here in Chicago. There's a lot of activity on social media and CBS 2's Jim Williams reports they're expressing sympathy and discussing how to stay safe.
The latest residential data shows key indicators in housing are mixed. The market is said to be recovering, but not yet recovered.
Spring 2014 housing indicators tell us that procrastination is not the way forward for buyers.
Due to frigid conditions in much of the nation, February's real estate wrap-up required boots and a shovel, as well as deeper pockets.
The upper level of the old Montgomery Ward building, once the tallest building in Chicago, is now on the market.
The real estate magnate -- who gained famed for scrutinizing contestants and firing ones he deemed incompetent on his "Apprentice" TV show -- was the one on the hot seat as a plaintiff's attorney grilled him over allegations he had engaged in a bait-and-switch.
Planning to sell your home? You may want to wait until 2016 before listing it.
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hicago tied its first divisional series of the year at one apiece in manager Craig Counsell's first series against his former team.
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
The ages of the victims range from 20 to 49.
Pressure has been mounting to reach a deal as Gaza's humanitarian crisis is dramatically escalating while Israel insists it will launch an offensive into Rafah, the territory's southernmost city.
"My vision for the DNC, ultimately, is to have a safe, energetic, vibrant convention, and I'm confident we will be able to deliver that," Johnson said.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
The CBS 2 Investigators analyzed more than 1 million rows of city budget office data. The data showed the five key city departments that relied on overtime the most.
Joshua Dean was a quality inspector at Spirit AeroSystems, which builds the bulk of the 737 Max for Boeing, and recently died from a fast-spreading infection.
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Dozens of typewriters clutter the shelves of the 24-year-old business owner's workshop inside his parents' home in Downers Grove.
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Still, Ravinia is capitalizing on the situation with a limited-edition shirt—reading, "Ravinia Interrupta," and calling the cicada buzz the loudest song of summer.
Steve Butera, director of communication at Oakton College, explains how the program started and how residents in Skokie can apply.
Chicago police say the male driver of a GMC Yukon attempted to make a left turn and swerved into the front entrance of the restaurant, causing extensive damage.
Looking for a little adventure and are not afraid or allergic, there's a program turning residents into beekeepers. Abdullah Motiwala, the founder of Heaven's Honey, Inc., talks more about what it takes to become a beekeeper.
The weekend kicks off with a great start, with temperatures reaching into the lower 80s today.
He also enjoys laying claim to his realm of toys and Caesar, for all his pomp, just wants a companion who respects his status and then, after that, cuddles.
On Friday morning, University of Chicago President Paul Alivisatos wrote that the protest encampment is disrupting campus and "cannot continue."
Police said they do not have any evidence that Xavier Tate Jr. targeted Officer Luis Huesca because he was an officer.
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
Lynn Orman has been a writer, TV host and now is an advocate to chronicle the careers, challenges and triumphs of more than 100 women who sang the blues.
Activists based in Pilsen on the city's West Side and Greater Grand Crossing on the city's South Side stood together Friday – issuing a plea to put down the guns this Cinco de Mayo.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
hicago tied its first divisional series of the year at one apiece in manager Craig Counsell's first series against his former team.
The White Sox lost their fourth game in a row. It was the ninth time they were shut out this season.
William Contreras hit an RBI single during Milwaukee's three-run eighth inning, and the Brewers won their first game against former manager Craig Counsell, beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1.
After a 3-9 start to the season, the Cougars have won the Horizon League and clinched their first-ever NCAA Tournament berth with players from all over the world.
Francisco Lindor delivered a pair of two-run doubles off the bench, rallying the New York Mets past the Chicago Cubs 7-6 in 11 innings for a split of their four-game series.
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
During the burglary, surveillance video caught a man taking a swig from a bottle of 19 Crimes Snoop Dogg Cali Red blend wine, which he then put back in the garage refrigerator.
There were four different robberies of this variety with five victims within a period of less than half an hour in Bucktown Thursday morning. One of them was caught on video.
Larry Perry, 34, was killed on Feb.21 after officers with the Hammond Police Dept. chased him into Chicago and ran his vehicle into the Little Calumet River, family members said.
Police say the 39-year-old victim was arguing with an unknown man in the mezzanine level of the station who then pulled out a knife and stabbed him in the left leg and right thigh.