Illinois RealEstateRama

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - April 22, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Illinois home sales decreased 11.6 percent over previous-year levels in March while median prices increased 9.7 percent, according to the Illinois Association of REALTORS

SPRINGFIELD - April 3, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Illinois EPA Director Lisa Bonnett today, as part of the Agency’s Earth Month activities, announced household hazardous waste collections have been scheduled in eight communities for spring 2014.  Through household hazardous waste collections, citizens are given the opportunity to safely dispose of unused or leftover household products commonly found in homes, basements and garages.  Today’s announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to protect our natural resources and ensure a clean and healthy environment for future generations

SPRINGFIELD - April 2, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today announced his new Welcome Home Illinois loan program to help make homeownership a reality for Illinois’ first-time home buyers. The program provides $7,500 in down-payment assistance with an interest rate as low as 3.99 percent for a secure, 30-year fixed rate mortgage. Today’s announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to drive economic growth by making homeownership more affordable in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD - March 27, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Quinn today proposed his Fiscal Year 2015 Budget, “Securing Illinois’ Financial Future.” The Governor’s address detailed an honest and responsible budget for the next fiscal year along with a five-year blueprint that will secure the state’s finances for the long-term, provide significant tax relief to homeowners and working families and invest like never before in education and early childhood

CHICAGO - March 27, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today announced the U.S. Department of the Treasury will support the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) efforts to leverage up to $30 million of its federal Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) resources to eliminate blight in communities throughout the state. Today’s announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s commitment to stabilize neighborhoods and return vacant properties to productive use to advance the economy

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - March 20, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Illinois home sales decreased 6.2 percent over previous-year levels in February while median prices increased 6.9 percent, according to the Illinois Association of REALTORS®.

CHICAGO - March 19, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today saluted the developers and workers on the 111 W. Wacker project in downtown Chicago. The $180 million project by Related Midwest has employed more than 1,000 skilled construction workers and is transforming a long-vacant and partially-completed building into a new residential tower. Today’s event is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to create jobs and drive Illinois’ economy forward

WASHINGTON - March 13, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today released the following statement regarding the housing finance reform agreement announced by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) and Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho)

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - February 21, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The polar vortex and lower inventory levels may have affected January home sales which dipped 7.5 percent compared to last year, but median home prices climbed 9.6 percent over previous-year levels, according to the Illinois Association of REALTORS

CHICAGO - February 19, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the U.S. Green Building Council has ranked Illinois number one among all 50 states in the sustainable building design movement. Illinois has more than 29 million square feet of certified green buildings, or 2.29 square feet for every resident. Today’s announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to ensure a clean and healthy environment for future generations

EAST ALTON - February 10, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- In one year, a new development of 46 new rental single-family homes for working families will open on the former site of a World War II-era development known as the “Defense Area” properties of East Alton.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 10, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Broker-Associate with The Real Estate Group in Springfield. “As an elected official and as a leader in the local, state and national REALTOR® family, he carries the RPAC message with pride, passion and knowledge.”

SPRINGFIELD - February 6, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Due to extremely low temperatures and winter storms in the Midwest this winter, the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is stepping up its efforts to raise awareness about fire safety as well as the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. The Fire Marshal is urging homeowners to be aware of the dangers that carbon monoxide poses.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - February 3, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- REALTOR® Pat Callan, managing broker-owner of Realty Executives Premiere in Wheaton, has been named the 2014 Illinois REALTOR® of the Year by the Illinois Association of REALTORS®.

OAK PARK - January 24, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- A vacant building in suburban Oak Park has been transformed into quality affordable rental housing to enable low-income individuals and people with disabilities to live near work. On behalf of Governor Pat Quinn, Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) representatives today joined Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and other public-private partners to celebrate the grand opening of Grove Apartments