CHICAGO, IL - June 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law that will ensure struggling homeowners in Illinois have a grace period of up to 90 days before foreclosure - giving families extra time to get back on track and stay in their homes. The bill extends an existing law the governor first signed in 2009 and is part of his commitment to keeping Illinois families in their homes and driving our economy forward

AURORA, IL - June 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Homeowners may be eligible for disaster assistance for repairs to private wells and septic systems damaged or contaminated by the spring storms between April 16 and May 5.

SPRINGFIELD, IL - June 20, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) - Illinois home sales increased 24.4 percent over previous-year levels in May and median prices increased 6.9 percent, according to the Illinois Association of REALTORS

EAST DUNDEE - June 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), on behalf of Governor Pat Quinn, celebrated the grand opening of River Haven Place and Gardiner Place apartments – which will create an affordable housing campus serving families and seniors in Kane County. River Haven Place and Gardiner Place apartments stimulated the economy of East Dundee by creating nearly 300 construction and ongoing jobs, and will enable generations of families to live near each other in their home communities.

AURORA, IL - June 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Individuals who sustained damages during the recent severe weather can gain valuable information about repairing and rebuilding their damaged property in a stronger, safer and smarter way by visiting one of the FEMA mitigation teams located at home improvement centers throughout the area.

SPRINGFIELD - June 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- There is always a possibility of severe weather during the summer months – weather that can and often does cause major damage to homes and businesses. Once the storm is over, Illinois homeowners are likely to face the arrival of unscrupulous contractors who seek to prey on desperate owners

AURORA, IL - June 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Whether or not your home was damaged by the recent severe weather, FEMA mitigation teams are available at six locations throughout the area to provide free advice on how to rebuild stronger, safer and smarter.

Torrance, CA - June 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rick Scardino, Director of Retail Brokerage of Lee & Associates of Illinois, LLC, represented Red Robin in four new leases in Illinois, two in Northern Illinois and two in Central Illinois.

CHICAGO, IL - June 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Two attorneys are among four defendants who have been indicted in two separate mortgage fraud cases, federal law enforcement officials announced today. In one case, an attorney, a real estate investor, and a loan originator were charged with allegedly participating in a scheme to fraudulently obtain at least five residential mortgage loans totaling approximately $1.5 million from various lenders. In the second case, an attorney was charged with allegedly participating in a scheme to fraudulently obtain at least 12 residential mortgage loans totaling nearly $3.75 million from various lenders.

AURORA, IL - June 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Renters who had damage from the severe storms and flooding between April 16 and May 5 may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance

MOUNT PROSPECT - June 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- For the first time in the northwest suburbs, a new supportive housing development will open its doors to provide people with disabilities or special needs with quality apartments that will enable them to find stability and live independently.

EUGENE, OR - June 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Crystal Tran of North Shore Homes For Sale in Winnetka, Inninois, has adopted the revolutionary IDX, Inc. technology, IDX Broker software. Now, Tran can integrate thousands of listings onto her website with a simple click of a mouse. The Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) database of listings is seamlessly linked to the website of Tran, giving her clients a thorough and complete network of properties to effortlessly search through. The IDX solution customized for Tran, has forever changed the way Illinois home seekers find their dream home online

SPRINGFIELD - June 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today announced more than $73 million in federal aid has been approved to date to help more than 26,000 people and households affected by severe flooding in April. The assistance includes grants to help with disaster-related expenses such as temporary home rental, home repairs and replacement of damaged personal items. In addition, nearly $2 million in low-interest loans to people and businesses have been approved to help with recovery

CHICAGO, IL - May 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Three executives from Clarion Associates, Inc., Chicago, a national land-use and real estate consulting firm, have been honored with a 2012 William S. Ballard Award from The Counselors of Real Estate® (CRE®) for their article written for the organization’s journal, Real Estate Issues®. The winners are: Richard J. Roddewig, CRE, president; Gary R. Papke, CRE, senior vice president; and Charles T. Brigden, CRE, vice president. The honor is bestowed annually in recognition of the author(s) whose work best exemplifies the high standards of content maintained in the organization's 36-year old professional journal

SPRINGFIELD, Il - May 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Illinois home sales increased 25.3 percent over previous-year levels in April and median prices increased 7.7 percent, according to the Illinois Association of REALTORS®.