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For the three months ended Sept. 30, 6.25 percent of U.S. mortgage loans were 60 or more days past due, according to credit reporting agency TransUnion. That's up 58 percent from 3.96 percent a year ago. Being two months behind is considered a first step toward foreclosure, because it's so hard t...

According to developer Jacob Bletnitsky, the final tally for sales was 46 units. The Michigan Avenue Tower II auction - was held yesterday afternoon at the W Chicago – City Center in the Loop. Buyers packed one of the hotel’s event rooms starting at 1 p.m. to vie for 43 condos (three more were ad...

We certainly are in the midst of wonderful Chicago area Fall weather. There is a nip in the air, and final leaves to rake.  It's a wonderful time of year to be in the Chicago area - especially as it has been warmer than normal - though the cool air is finally kicking in with an invigorating punch...

In a survey conducted by move.com before the credit extention - they found that just one in 20 Americans say they plan to buy a home within the next year, and they're most likely to be 34 years old or younger and living in the South or West. (Comment - that begs the question - what about the East...

Last week, a new Homebuyers Tax Credit bill was signed into law. The bill extends the tax credit for first-time homebuyers (FTHBs), as well as opens it up to current homeowners who are looking to buy. And even if you aren't looking to purchase - pass on this article to anyone you think might be i...

After the Senate gave final approval last night without a dissenting vote, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly this afternoon to pass legislation containing an extension and expansion of the homebuyer tax credit, completing Congressional action and sending the tax credit to Presiden...

  Different people have different notions of what cheap means and buying isn't an option for everybody. Many renters are now losing jobs and banks are raising standards for mortgages. But renters should always evaluate the decision of whether to rent or to own.... Here is a list of American's Che...

In West Palm Beach Florida - a couple recently discovered that their relaxing retirement was put on hold when they discovered their new home had been built with Chinese drywall that emits sulfuric fumes and corrodes pipes. It got worse when they asked their insurer for help -- and not only was th...

If there is to be another stimulus (i personally say - just let market forces be market forces... prices adjust..) -- the move-up and luxury markets are the ones needing the most help. See this article for more information. The sponsor of the original Senate bill, Johnny Isakson, Republican of Ge...

According to NAR, the national share of home sales above $750,000 has fallen from 4.4 percent in 2007 to approximately 2.3 percent in 2009, and the months' supply of inventory has risen from 18.7 months to 41.1 months during the same period. Here in Chicago's Northwest Suburbs - Luxury Homes are ...