Yearly Archives: 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 27, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Officials from Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation (NYSE: CDE, TSX:CDM) today joined Governor Pat Quinn’s administration and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to announce that Coeur will move its corporate headquarters to downtown Chicago

CHICAGO, IL - March 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Approximately 130 families who attended the first-ever State of Illinois Homebuyer Expo over the weekend are now on the path to homeownership. After pre-qualifying for safe and affordable mortgage products featuring thousands of dollars in down payment and closing cost assistance, the next step for these families is to find their dream home

EUGENE, OR - March 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Phone-enabled property searches are now possible on the website of agent Sue Rush, thanks to IDX, Inc. and the amazing and innovative IDX Broker software. Rush can now display thousands of Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) listings on her website, which is now synced with an application to make searching for Joliet, Illinois homes on-the-go monumentally easier. The IDX solution Rush now employs has forever revolutionized the online property search for home seekers and real estate professionals alike.

EUGENE, OR - March 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. welcomes Smithton, Illinois real estate agent Chad Fuhrhop of Tri County Realty Inc. to the growing network of professionals choosing to integrate an IDX solution on their websites. Home seekers can explore thousands of Southwestern Illinois Regional MLS (SIRMLS) listings directly on the convenient IDX-enabled website of Fuhrhop. He not only gives his clients the ability to search through an immensely comprehensive database of property listings, he also simplifies the real estate game for himself.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Senate Banking Committee voted earlier today 12-10 along party lines in favor of the confirmation of Richard Cordray as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Cordray’s nomination now goes to a vote by the full Senate. Unfortunately for Illinoisans, Senator Mark Kirk voted against Cordray, who has earned widespread, bipartisan praise for his work leading the CFPB

SPRINGFIELD, IL - March 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Illinois home sales increased 16.2 percent over previous-year levels in February and median prices increased 5.1 percent, according to the Illinois Association of REALTORS®.

CHICAGO - March 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- As part of the “Year of Homeownership” in Illinois, Governor Pat Quinn today announced the expansion of Illinois Building Blocks, an innovative program that creates affordable homeownership opportunities for buyers of vacant homes and helps revitalize communities. Homebuyers in 10 additional municipalities may qualify for $10,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance as part of the Illinois Building Blocks program. The program is now available in 15 Illinois communities. Today’s announcement is part of the governor’s commitment to strengthen communities across Illinois.

CHICAGO, IL - March 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the Illinois Housing Development Authority is increasing the mortgage assistance available through the Illinois Hardest Hit program to $35,000 per household across the state, effective April 1. The governor also announced that Illinois Hardest Hit has reached a milestone, having recently helped its 7,000th homeowner avoid foreclosure. Today's announcement will help an additional 500 working families keep their homes and is part of the governor's commitment to strengthen Illinois' communities

EUGENE, OR - March 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is pleased to welcome John Giordano of Giordano Properties LLC located in Springfield, Illinois to the growing network of real estate professionals who have chosen to integrate the dynamic IDX Broker software into their website. With the use of IDX technology, Giordano has now upgraded the search capabilities of his website utilizing the Capital Area MLS (CAMLS) to create improved search options for his clients. IDX Broker software is providing prospective homebuyers with the most comprehensive real estate search on the web

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), along with other members of the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, introduced The Invest In American Jobs Act Of 2013. This bill would create American jobs and revitalize American manufacturing by strengthening the Buy America requirements for transportation and infrastructure projects.

Northbrook, IL - March 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm specializing in single tenant assets, has completed the sale of a net leased Advance Auto Parts property located at 1135 East Division Street, Diamond, Illinois for $1,639,100.

CHICAGO, IL - March 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the state of Illinois has been ranked #5 in the nation for new and expanded corporate facilities. Illinois moved up two spots from last year’s seventh place ranking, according to the annual analysis by Site Selection magazine, one of the nation’s premier corporate real estate and economic development publications. In 2012, Illinois had 322 corporate facilities locate or expand in the state.

CHICAGO, IL - March 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today continued his commitment to supporting working families in Illinois by announcing the first ever state-sponsored homebuyer expo and proclaiming 2013 as the “Year of Home Ownership.” The governor also announced that hundreds of qualified homebuyers will be able to receive thousands of dollars in financial assistance for down-payments and closing costs through state-supported programs, including a new three-pronged initiative called SmartMove Trio

Northbrook, IL - February 27, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm specializing in single tenant assets, has completed the sale of a ground leased Walgreens property located at 3136 West 55th Street, Chicago, Illinois for $1,145,069.

CHICAGO, IL - February 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today made a number of key appointments to the state’s boards and commissions. In addition to three university boards, the governor filled positions on the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Illinois Housing Development Authority, the Health Information Exchange Authority and the Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission, and several other boards and commissions. Today’s announcement continues his commitment to making Illinois government more accountable, transparent and effective