City Spotlight: New Orleans

Welcome to the historic, revitalized New Orleans!  With a rich and enduring culture, New Orleans has come back with a vengeance.  The world-renowned Mardi Gras celebration brings people from all over the world for the celebration of a lifetime, while a thriving visual...

Home Sales Down, Median Prices Up

Bittersweet news for Illinois homeowners: median home prices are steadily rising amid a steady drop in home sales. This could be interpreted in a number of ways; most importantly, we can see that desirable homes are selling for higher prices. While many homes are...

Buy vs. Rent: Rent Calculators & Loan Estimators

The difference in cost in renting and owning a home could make a world of difference to your financial situation. It is important to recognize the many different situations that, although they may seem cheaper at the time, will actually cost you more in the long run....

Senate Bill is Big News for Homeowners and Builders

Big changes for homeowners, builders, and those facing foreclosure may be affected by the Senate bill passed on Thursday. While several changes are expected before the bill is enacted, this overwhelmingly supported move will give the housing market much-needed...

Home Sales Are Up!

For the first time since July of 2007, home sales are on the upswing.  Sales rose by 2.9 percent in February after a dramatic six-month decline that has sent the housing market on a downturn. While sales are still down from the previous year, this marks the building...