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Balloon construction fast but deadly

The first settlers in this area built rough log cabins, but as soon as sawmills and railroads made lumber available, they quickly switched to wood-frame houses. One of the fastest ways to build a two-story farmhouse was balloon framing, yet a small fire in the basement or on the first floor could race up the walls and destroy the entire house in a frighteningly short time.

Livingston County, IL · 09-01

WQAD

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New subdivision giving Toulon a chance to grow

Toulon, IL · 09-03

Collinsville Daily News

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Farmland Values Unchanged According to Farm Credit Study

Farmland values throughout central and southern Illinois held steady from last year, according to the 2026 study of 22 benchmark farms by the Farm Credit Illinois (FCI) appraisal team. Land values had a dramatic run-up beginning in 2003 until peaking in 2014. The first decline in more than a decade occurred in 2015 and continued a slight decline through 2018. From that point, land values increased for six consecutive years and hit new highs in 2024. Overall values had a slight decrease in 2025 of 4.41%. From July of 2025 to July of 2026, seven of the 22 farms decreased in value, seven increased, and eight reflected no change. In total, the benchmark farms reflected no overall change. When considering the individual benchmarks values, the year-over-year percentage changes ranged from –8.22% to 12.5%. The variation reinforces that agricultural real estate is a location-specific asset. “While farmland transaction volume decreased this past year, demand and prices paid for Illinois farmland remains stable,” says Kent Reid, Farm Credit Illinois chief appraiser. “Although commodity prices have improved modestly, profit margins remain constrained, which may place downward pressure on land values in the coming year.” Read an in-depth analysis in the full report at

Illinois · 09-01

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New construction slows amid shifting demand, affordability

Higher mortgage rates are weighing on housing affordability and demand for newly built homes, while construction activity also slowed in July, according to three reports released in August. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said housing affordability worsened in the second quarter of 2026 as mortgage rates and new-home...

Decatur, IL · 09-02
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NewsNation

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Over 330,000 Illinois homes at risk from abandoned mines

Hundreds of thousands of acres of land have been undermined by coal mining in Illinois.

Illinois · 09-01

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Illinois listed as easiest state in the nation to afford a new home

A new report reveals that prospective homebuyers in Illinois are more easily able to afford a new home than homebuyers in any other U.S. state are. Visual Capitalist ranks Illinois as the easiest state in the nation for typical homebuyers to purchase a new home. According to the report, Illinois households have the largest income surplus among the states where median incomes are high enough to cover the cost of a median-priced home.

Illinois · 08-31

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Wingspan Development Group and UrbanStreet Group Form Strategic Alliance to Expand Real Estate Development Opportunities

Two of Chicagoland’s most active development firms with national reach announced that they have completed a merger that will position both firms for accelerated growth: UrbanStreet Group and Wingspan Development Group, a national development arm of Nicholas Family of Companies (NFOC). Wingspan will transition its future pipeline of multifamily...

Illinois · 08-31

Journal Star

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Real estate sales in Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford counties for Aug. 29, 2026

These real estate transactions, recorded the week of Aug. 17, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more. PEORIA COUNTY 724 W. Moss Ave., Peoria: Angela Hert to Kelly Petersen, $80,000. 829 W. Hanssler Place, Peoria: Scott D. Zarley to Jessica Sherer, $87,500. 439 W. Gail Ave., Chillicothe: Austin V. Davis to Tristin Johnson and Erin Gottschalk, $105,000. 3210 W. Greenwood Place, Peoria: Chris O'Neill Inc. to Chancellor and Meghan Mucciante, $106,000. 401 W. Nebraska Ave., Peoria: Sophia Hibbard to Zoe M. Corley, $107,000. 2517 W. Magnolia Ave., West Peoria: Lizbeth G. Barriga and Oscar L. Martinez to Tyler M. Shaffer and Deicide Huxtable, $110,000. 2320 W. Sherman Ave., West Peoria: Timothy F. Zell to Anthony and Elysa Joseph, $110,000. 2630 N. University St., Peoria: Brooke Cordle to Dennis W. Deisenroth, $115,000. 6011 N. Graceland Drive, Peoria: Hong T. and Huana H. Lee to Ryan Churn, $120,000. 508 W. Kellar Parkway, Peoria: Jackeline C. Saenz Alarcon to Mitchell A. Harpman, $121,500. 3705 W. Carmel Ave., Peoria: Kristin R. Drew to Tyler Peacock, $125,000. 811 N. Sixth St., Chillicothe: Joseph and Veronica Hertel to David Wohlert Jr. and Natasha McQuaid,

Tazewell County, IL · 08-29

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Illinois Farmland Values Hold Steady in 2026

Renewable energy development continues to influence farmland markets.]. Farmland values in Illinois remained mostly stable during the first half of 2026, according to a survey conducted by professional farm managers and rural appraisers. The findings indicate that land prices were either unchanged or showed only small declines across different farmland quality levels.

Illinois · 08-31

chicagoagentmagazine.com

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Jonathan Lopez, Real Estate Agent

An award-winning real estate professional, investor, entrepreneur and community advocate, Jonathan Lopez journeyed from humble beginnings to his current status as an industry leader. He serves as an inspiration to many throughout Illinois and beyond. Over the course of his career, Lopez has facilitated more than $100 million in real...

Chicago, IL · 08-31

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This Quiet Illinois Town With Rent Under $700 Lets Life Move At A Beautifully Slow Pace

Somewhere out in Illinois, there are little towns where the loudest sound might be birds settling into the trees at dusk. These are the kinds of places you stumble onto almost by accident, then find yourself daydreaming about long after you leave. What makes them special is not flash or...

Pinckneyville, IL · 08-24

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IL innkeepers oppose proposed tax hike to expand BOS Center

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Springfield is a tourist town, but the people who want it to also be a thriving convention town disagree on the proposal for a three percent tax on hotel and motel rooms to fund an expansion of the BOS Center. “When someone is...

Springfield, IL · 08-27

Western Iowa Today

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Midwest Farmland Values Appear to Be Softening

(NAFB) Farmland values are softening in the Midwest, as agricultural economists say the market is moving in two different directions. The Chicago Fed reports values were flat in the second quarter of 2026, with increases in Illinois and Iowa and decreases in Indiana and Wisconsin. Meanwhile, a new report in...

Iowa · 08-26

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This Peaceful Illinois River Town Offers Affordable Homes And A Slower Way Of Life

Tucked into the far northwest corner of Illinois, there is a town where 19th-century brick storefronts still line the main street and the pace of daily life runs slower than the river winding beside it. Home prices here stay friendly compared to big-city sticker shock, and the surrounding hills roll out toward views that reach into three different states.

Illinois · 08-15

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With New City Hall Property Secured, City of Clinton Shifting Focus to Police, Fire Locations

At last week’s Clinton City Council meeting, the City Council approved the purchase of property on Illini Drive for what will become a new Clinton City Hall. Now the Council is shifting its focus to securing property for a new fire department and police department facility. Clinton Mayor Helen Michelassi is hopeful an announcement of property for that location will be made soon. City Administrator Tony Harris says there are laws about keeping negotiations for land confidential.

Clinton, IL · 08-24

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CoStar Hit With Consolidated Antitrust Challenge Over Property Data

CoStar Group is confronting a widening antitrust battle, with several lawsuits accusing the commercial real estate data provider of using its market position to suppress competition even as the company seeks to dismiss a separate case alleging it helped facilitate rent price-fixing. Four antitrust cases have been consolidated in federal...

Virginia · 08-25

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Corn belt farmland values hold steady

Farmland values across the Central Corn Belt were unchanged during the second quarter compared with a year earlier, marking the slowest annual growth since late 2024. A Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago survey of agricultural lenders found no quarter-to-quarter change in the value of good farmland across Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. Illinois and Iowa posted annual gains, while Indiana and Wisconsin declined.

Illinois · 08-21

Housing Wire

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Illinois REALTORS targets local barriers to building more housing

With BUILD stalled, Illinois REALTORS restarted its housing plan to help local governments speed up homebuilding. The group cites a 142,000 unit shortage and estimates that about 227,000 homes are needed by 2030. AI Summary. Illinois’ largest real estate trade group had a policy reform plan to spur more affordable...

Illinois · 08-21