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Illinois second to last state in building new homes, leading to homebuying bidding wars

Chicago, IL · 08-05

FOX 32 Chicago

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Why Illinois has one of the nation's worst housing shortages

Illinois · 08-05

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Counselors of Real Estate gather public input on 3 Bloomington neighborhoods

The City of Bloomington offered snow cones in exchange for ideas on how to improve three neighborhoods currently under review by a group of international real estate consultants. Alongside the fruity, frozen treats at Monday's event were face-painting and balloon animals near the Miller Park splash pad, all with the...

Bloomington, IL · 08-04
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Peoria Heights mayor looking to tax break to build homes for new residents

PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. – Peoria Heights is hoping new housing can rebuild a declining population. In a letter this week, the village stated that since 1970, population has steadily declined from close to 8,000 residents, to fears that the 2030 Census will dip it below 5,000. Reasons given for...

Peoria Heights, IL · 08-05
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Realtor.com News & Insights

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Illinois' Housing Crisis Is Forcing Young Adults To Live at Home Longer

Many young adults across the nation find themselves unable to leave the nest due to various economic pressures, especially in Illinois.

Illinois · 08-05

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8 Illinois Towns Where Retirees Can Live The Good Life

Searching for Illinois towns where retirement living is truly enjoyable?. These 8 wonderful communities offer great value and relaxed lifestyles!. Ready to discover a northern Illinois gem that treats retirees right?. Freeport combines affordability with charm in ways that seem almost too good to be true. The downtown area features...

Illinois · 07-23

Journal Star

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Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford counties for Aug. 1, 2026

These real estate transactions, recorded the week of July 20, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY 2214 W. Kellogg Ave., West Peoria: Riley T. Armstrong to Anayeli Velazquez and Antonio C. Moyotl, $102,500. 2315 N. Ardell Place, Peoria: Juanita W. Burger to Erin S. Hayworth, $118,000. 2133 N. Ellory Road, Peoria: Jeremy Atchley to Abbigail R. Harmon, $135,000. 4627 W. Andover Drive, Peoria: Matthew H. Bieller to Amara Ashfaq, $165,000. 1200 N. Elmwood Ave., Peoria: Richard L. Powers to Caroline Williams and Wilson Dang, $172,500. 414 W. Maywood Ave., Peoria: Tatiana V. Bogatyreva to Ryan P. Faley, $175,000. 2405 W. Carriage Lane, Peoria: Amanda L. and Daniel O'Neill to Tran Property Rentals LLC, $177,000. 4211 N. Brookmont Road, Peoria: John R. Juers to Jeanine Pagan, $180,000. 2824 W. Rohmann Ave., West Peoria: Jose Barrera Celis and Analezi Barrera to Stephen D. and Morgan P.R. Jackson, $190,000. 7715 W. Redwing Drive, Peoria: Daniel A. Driscoll and Kristin L. Wallgren to Jean M. Campbell, $197,500. More: Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford counties for July 25, 2026 1113 N. Elmwood Ave., Peoria: Mitchell Popadziuk and Rachel

Tazewell County, IL · 08-01

25newsnow.com

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Home sales climb in the Peoria area despite higher interest rates

PEORIA (25News Now) - The Peoria Area Association of Realtors, or PAAR, is reporting home sales are up compared to this time last year, and that there are more houses on the market than in previous years. PAAR showed in its second quarter report that home sales are up 14.6%...

Peoria, IL · 07-31

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New tax incentive meant to attract families to Peoria Heights

PEORIA HEIGHTS (25News Now) -New families looking to find a permanent home at an affordable price may soon have that opportunity in Peoria Heights through a new property tax incentive. After decades of population loss in the Village of Peoria Heights, Mayor Matt Wigginton partnered with the Peoria County Board...

Peoria Heights, IL · 07-31

Agriculture Online

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More Than 1,600 Acres of Illinois Farmland Head to Auction in August 2026

According to data compiled by the Successful Farming® team, more than 1,623 acres of Illinois farmland are set to be auctioned in August 2026. Listings range from 41.28–168.85 acres. Here’s a closer look at the farmland expected to change hands across 13 counties in Illinois. Douglas County.

Illinois · 07-29

WHO 13

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'A second chance,' Eleven101 Collective opens in former Painted Tree space

Bloomington, IL · 08-01

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Illinois court rules mortgage note buyers need a collection agency license

Buy defaulted mortgage notes and foreclose on them in Illinois? An appellate court just ruled that can make you an unlicensed collection agency. On July 28, 2026, the Appellate Court of Illinois, Third District, reached a conclusion that should get the attention of any firm that buys soured mortgage debt and pushes it through foreclosure. The court held that doing so can require a collection agency license, and it revived a case that a trial court had thrown out.

Illinois · 07-30

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Home Nation: The Nationwide Dealer Helping Illinois Buyers Find Affordable Manufactured Homes

Choosing a new home is one of life’s biggest financial decisions. For prospective buyers in Illinois, factory-built housing offers a high-quality, cost-effective path to homeownership. However, navigating floor plans, site preparation, zoning, and installation requires a partner who understands both the numbers and the local landscape. With a tight...

Illinois · 07-28

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Environmental issues in commercial real estate

Environmental issues regarding real estate may seem commonplace these days, but the implications have real-world consequences for the uninformed. Imagine you’ve bought your first piece of income-producing property. After several months, you discover the prior owner dumped contaminants out the back door, and now the Environmental Protection Agency wants you to clean up the property. It may sound farfetched, but this is a routine occurrence throughout Illinois.

Illinois · 07-28

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Heartland's Affordable Innovation Oasis Emerges as a Real Estate Powerhouse

Driven by high demand and low inventory around the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana's housing market is booming.

Urbana, IL · 07-27

Journal Star

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Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford counties for July 25, 2026

These real estate transactions, recorded the week of July 14, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY 1915 NE Adams St., Peoria: Cover Electric Co. to Jeffrey A. Devore, $80,000. 2123 W. Kellogg Ave., West Peoria: Loriann M. Ellis to Olivia Moehn, $80,000. 105 W. Oakley St., Glasford: Susan Hirschman to Peyton Flamingo, $80,000. 1706 N. Sixth St., Chillicothe: Paul Nighswonger to Terry L. and Jean L. Quick, $82,500. 3215 W. Willow Knolls Road, #76D, Peoria: Aricka A. Melhouse to Vivid Homes Leasing LLC, $83,000. 2415 N. Central Ave., Peoria: Sharon K. and Kenneth P. Morrissey to Rebekka and Ashley Ferrick, $85,000. 708 E. Hines Ave., Peoria Heights: Blayde Properties LLC to Brock Heider, $87,000. 3205 W. Pilgrims Way, Peoria: HAJ Properties LLC to Ramakrishna Manda and Deepika Kanigicherla, $87,000. 5903 S. Adams St., Bartonville: Deborah and Loren Farris to Kallie Y. Word, $89,900. 3544 W. Richwoods Blvd, #23, Peoria: Jeremy Fauser and Lorie Mansfield to Morgan Kjornes, $90,000. 2411 N. Flora Ave., Peoria: Mitchell J. McCormick and Diep Thi Ho Huynh to Jessie Crawford, $90,000. 123 SW Jefferson Ave., #E4A, Peoria: Dominick C. and Varvara

Woodford County, IL · 07-25

takingthekids.com

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10 Illinois Communities Seeing Population Declines Amid Rising Property Taxes

Rising property taxes have a way of turning a beloved hometown into an unaffordable calculation. These Illinois communities are watching that calculation play out one departing family at a time. The declines did not happen suddenly. They built quietly, one reassessment at a time, until household budgets that once absorbed...

Illinois · 07-12

WCIA

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Country Fair Shopping Center in Champaign sells after almost four years on the market

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — After having a for-sale sign for nearly four years, Champaign’s Country Fair Shopping Center is finally off the market. Green Street Realty recently bought the shopping center at the corner of Springfield and Mattis Avenues. It comes with a lot of nostalgia for people in the area, like Eric Faulkner, the […]

Champaign, IL · 07-21