Real Estate
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Gatekeeping the ‘Sex and the City’ stoop
Jan 16, 2025 2:02 am - It seems the interest in the “Sex and the City” stoop in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village historic district is endless. After years of tourists flocking to the stoop for pictures, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission is allowing the building’s owner to install a steel and iron gate at the foot of her brownstone stoop to prevent lookie-loos from climbing the stairs and bothering the building’s residents.
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Options for financing a home sale to a friendJan 16, 2025 12:39 am - A friend wants to buy a home you own, and wants you to offer seller financing. How does the seller sort out the best financing options?
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How to avoid fallout from winter water freezesJan 15, 2025 11:25 pm - Association unit owners may be very familiar with the mess that ensues when a water leak happens. The key is getting owners to use best practices before a deep freeze sets in.
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Buyer was ignored during home inspectionJan 15, 2025 6:20 pm - A buyer was basically shut out of the home inspection process and now is facing several problems. Who’s at fault here?
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How West Chicago is hoping to revitalize its downtownJan 15, 2025 12:15 pm - West Chicago is offering grants of up to $100,000 for property and business owners in its downtown.
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Bell Works ‘Metroburb’ leads renaissance of repurposing abandoned corporate HQ sitesJan 12, 2025 5:03 am - Hoffman Estates village officials and the developer say 2025 could be the tipping point for realizing an ambitious vision — turning the former AT&T headquarters into the self-contained “Metroburb” of Bell Works Chicagoland.
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Northern exposure: Why Chicago’s Northwest suburbs are a bright spot for new multifamily developmentJan 12, 2025 4:45 am - Prospective Chicago-area renters struggling to find suitable housing know all too well that the suburbs are red-hot, with rents on the rise and 16 people ready to sign a lease for every one apartment, according to a recent study from RentCafe.
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Elk Grove Village buys former tennis club turned factory for public works storageJan 09, 2025 8:10 pm - Elk Grove Village officials are purchasing a 71,000-square-foot former factory and tennis club building for $5.65 million to store municipal vehicles and equipment.
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The January question: How long can holiday decor stay up?Jan 09, 2025 6:49 pm - Those who tire of holiday decor soon after the end of the holiday may not be happy to learn there’s no state law regulating when to remove the lights and inflatables. What can an association board do about it?
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Average US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% this week for fourth straight increase
Jan 09, 2025 11:10 am - The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up again this week, remaining at its highest level since July.