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JOINT STATEMENT ON LATHROP REPLACEMENT HOUSING FROM CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY (CHA) AND BUSINESS AND...

Last February, CHA CEO Eugene Jones, Jr. pledged in writing to replace 525 units of housing at Lathrop Homes by providing new housing units in North Side communities. Today, CHA and BPI reached an agreement in federal court that will enable CHA to meet its commitment to those 525 units by building 420 family units and 105 senior units. CHA has committed to building an additional 105 units of family housing in North Side neighborhoods for a total of 630 units of housing.
First Mid Illinois Carterville, IL

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Single Tenant Net Lease First Mid-Illinois Bank Property

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust property located at 300 South Division Street in Carterville, Illinois for $1,075,000
Athletico - Chicago, IL

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Net Lease Athletico Property

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant Athletico Physical Therapy property located at 8905 South Commercial Avenue in Chicago, Illinois for $1,025,000. The Athletico Physical Therapy property is located in a densely populated area with significant barriers to entry.

Illinois home prices show solid gains in October; Sales decline

A drop in the number of homes on the market and a typical seasonal slowdown helped drive Illinois home sales lower in October even as median home prices continued to post solid annual gains, according to Illinois REALTORS®
US Bank PR

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Triple Net Leased US Bank Property

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant US Bank property located at 1103 East 9th Street in Lockport, Illinois (Chicago MSA) for $2,100,000.
Starbucks - Cary, IL

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Net Lease Starbucks Property

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant Starbucks property located at 630 Northwest Highway in Cary, Illinois for $1,650,000

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Single Tenant Net Leased Walgreens

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant net leased Walgreens property located at 4385 South Archer Avenue in Chicago, IL for $6,465,000
CVS - Peoria, IL

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Net Leased CVS Pharmacy Property

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant net leased CVS Pharmacy located at 6820 North Pear Tree Lane in Peoria, Illinois for $4,198,000.
McDonald's - Hoffman Estates, IL

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a McDonald’s Ground Lease in Hoffman Estates, IL.

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a McDonald’s ground lease located at 1070 North Roselle Road in Hoffman Estates, Illinois for $2,990,000.

Illinois home prices increase in September; Sales slow slightly

September brought continued annual gains in Illinois median home prices, while statewide sales declined slightly, according to Illinois REALTORS®. Statewide home sales (including single-family homes and condominiums) in September 2016 totaled 13,940 homes sold, down 0.6 percent from 14,029 in September 2015

Chicago Remodeler and Architect Michael Menn Named 2016 NAHB Remodeler of the Year

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers honored Michael Menn, CAPS, CGP, CGR, a remodeler and architect from Northbrook, Ill., with its highest annual remodeling achievement award, the 2016 NAHB Remodeler of the Year. The award, which recognizes superior business management, exemplary NAHB involvement at all levels and outstanding contributions to the remodeling industry, was presented on Oct. 6 during the NAHB Remodelers All Stars Party in conjunction with the Remodeling Show | DeckExpo | JLC LIVE in Baltimore.

Doug Carpenter Installed as President of Illinois REALTORS

REALTOR® Doug Carpenter, ABR, AHWD, GRI, SFR, of Mokena has been installed as the 2017 President of Illinois REALTORS®. He is the managing broker of Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell in Orland Hills.

North Shore And Barrington-Area Housing Market Post Gains In Home Sales

Although closed sales began to decline in most of the country during August, the North Shore-Barrington market posted gains in this and most other key metrics.

Illinois home sales, prices make a late-summer surge in August

The Illinois housing market got a healthy bounce in August, with gains in both home sales and median prices, according to Illinois REALTORS®. Statewide home sales (including single-family homes and condominiums) in August 2016 totaled 16,455 homes sold, up 6.7 percent from 15,415 in August 2015.

Prices Rise As Homes Selling Faster In North Shore And Barrington-Area Housing Market

A slightly lower inventory of houses on the market has helped sellers see prices rise in many North Shore and Barrington-area communities.  Homes are selling faster now than in the last few years and buyers are finding they need to move fast to get the home they want.

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Investigation by CHA and HUD Inspectors General ends with guilty plea...

The Chicago Housing Authority will receive restitution for money stolen by a former contractor and her husband after the pair pleaded guilty to stealing funds intended for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, a crime that was exposed following an investigation by the CHA’s Office of the Inspector General.

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Make Your Garage Door Quieter

How to Make Your Garage Door Quieter

Did you know that the structural noise from a garage can be anywhere from 5 decibels to 20 decibels above the background noise levels? And if you are wondering how much change would a 20-decibel increase make, then consider this – with a rise of 20 decibels, the sound energy increases by a factor of 100!