Yearly Archives: 2013

CHICAGO, IL - May 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Bobby L. Rush participated in the Thomas Place Orland Park ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of a $22‐million, 80‐unit, affordable, senior and veteran’s housing community

PEORIA - May 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- State and city officials today announced Governor Pat Quinn’s plans to bring affordable homebuying options and foreclosure prevention relief to Peoria residents. The state’s housing finance agency, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) will host a comprehensive housing event on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Peoria Civic Center to give area residents direct access to state programs that can help homebuyers buy a home affordably or assist current homeowners to save their homes from foreclosure

CHICAGO, IL - May 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Cushman & Wakefield’s Midwest Multifamily Advisory Group is pleased to announce the sale of 2000 Illinois Apartments in Aurora, IL on behalf of a private partnership to Mercy Housing Lakefront, an Illinois not for profit corporation.

EUGENE, OR - May 2, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. has upgraded the professional website of real estate agent William Baker, by integrating an IDX solution onto her search page. Baker can now display thousands of Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) listings effortlessly on her website, making it a great resource for potential Arlington Heights, Illionis area home seekers. By utilizing one of the many IDX enabled search features Baker now boasts online, potential buyers can quickly and easily find the home of their dreams. In addition, the IDX Broker application for iPhone makes searching for the perfect property mobile, further simplifying the search process for all involved parties

CHICAGO - April 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Quinn today was joined by the Volunteers of America of Illinois to break ground on the Hope Manor II Apartments – one of the first large-scale housing developments in the nation designed to address the needs of Veterans with families at risk of homelessness. This announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to make Illinois the most Veterans-friendly state in the nation and ensure servicemembers have the support they need when they return home

CHICAGO, IL - April 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Quinn today was joined by the Volunteers of America of Illinois to break ground on the Hope Manor II Apartments – one of the first large-scale housing developments in the nation designed to address the needs of Veterans with families at risk of homelessness. This announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to make Illinois the most Veterans-friendly state in the nation and ensure servicemembers have the support they need when they return home

CHICAGO, IL - April 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today addressed the annual Illinois Governor’s Conference on Affordable Housing, where he discussed his commitment to increasing homeownership opportunities, helping working families stay in their homes and stabilizing communities. The governor also thanked public-private housing leaders for partnering with the state of Illinois to create and preserve affordable housing opportunities across Illinois.

CHICAGO - April 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will reduce property tax bills for seniors across Illinois. Senate Bill 1894 raises the senior homestead exemption from $4,000 to $5,000 – potentially saving seniors up to more than $200 annually. This new exemption for seniors takes effect for Cook County this year

MARSEILLES - April 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn continued to survey devastation caused by last week's heavy rains and flooding, today traveling to Marseilles, Ottawa, North Utica and Morris along the Illinois River. Governor Quinn also added Ogle and Stark counties to his state disaster declaration, bringing the number of counties that can now get expanded access to state emergency resources to 44 and allowing the state to pursue federal relief and support. Marseilles has seen some of the worst damage in the state, including evacuation of more than 60 residents at a nursing home, over 200 voluntary home evacuations and the closure of a 700-student elementary school

SPRINGFIELD, IL - April 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Illinois home sales increased 13.6 percent over previous-year levels in March and median prices increased 3.6 percent, according to the Illinois Association of REALTORS

CHICAGO, IL - April 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today announced it received a $2.7 million National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Program (NFMC) grant, the second-highest award in the nation. In addition, IHDA received notice it will receive $270,270 in U.S. Department of the Treasury funds under the Making Home Affordable (MHA) program to raise awareness about loan modifications.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (IL-3) announced today that the Garden Homes Fire Protection District, serving portions of unincorporated Cook County near Alsip, Merrionette Park and Chicago, has received a $34,043 grant from the Department of Homeland Security to purchase new equipment to assist firefighters responding to fires and incidents involving hazardous materials. The grant will allow the fire protection district to purchase a new compressor and filling station for self-contained breathing apparatus

EUGENE, OR - April 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Orland Park, Illinois Realtor Mary Jean Andersen has joined forces with IDX, Inc. to create a unique and comprehensive online real estate solution. As a member of the Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED), Andersen has long had access to the ease and efficiency of a MRED hosted property search. The revolutionary IDX technology Andersen now hosts on her Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage website gives potential Orland Park buyers the same accessibility to detailed listings once reserved for real estate professionals only.

EUGENE, OR - April 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is pleased to announce Realtor Lisa Meegan of RE/MAX Preferred has been added to the growing network of agents and brokers who are dedicated to establishing reliable and efficient online real estate websites by integrating IDX Broker software. Meegan has enabled a customizable IDX solution for her website, making it easier than ever to manage and giving her clients and other Swansea, Illinois buyers a comprehensive database of listings to search. As a member of the Southwestern Illinois Regional MLS (SIRMLS), Meegan has long had access to thousands of detailed Swansea listings. Now, home seekers can experience the same level of accessibility to these listings by searching for their dream home on the IDX-synced website Meegan hosts.

EUGENE, OR - April 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. has enabled an IDX solution on the professional website of Michael Scholl, synchronizing thousands of detailed Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) listings instantly with the search page Scholl hosts. Chicago, Illinois potential buyers can access a comprehensive database of up-to-the-minute property listings with the online solution IDX Broker supports on Scholl’s website. Apartment People and Scholl now host one of the most helpful online real estate websites available online.