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The Chicago-area house from 'Home Alone' is on the market for $5.25 million—take a look inside
Over 30 years since the release of the classic film "Home Alone," the iconic house featured in the movie is up for sale. Located in the Chicago suburbs, 671 Lincoln Avenue Winnetka, Illinois 60093 is on the market for $5.25 million, according to representatives from the Coldwell Banker Realty's Dawn McKenna Group.
Residential development Porter opens in Oak Park
Porter, a new residential development at 1105 Pleasant St. in Oak Park, will have its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 6. The complex is a seven-story tower with 158 apartments, including studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units and maisonette homes. So far, about...
Mortgage payments have grown the most in this U.S. city over the past 2 years—it's not New York or San Francisco
With steep mortgage rates and rising home prices, the cost of financing a home has grown 22% in the last two years, although it varies widely between markets, according to online realtor Redfin. Since May 2022, homeownership costs have grown twice as fast as incomes, putting the dream of owning...
Chicago plans to spend millions in subsidies to renew downtown
CHICAGO (NewsNation) — In major cities across America, real estate worth billions of dollars is sitting empty. Skyscrapers and new developments have struggled to lease space and pay higher interest rates. Vacancy rates on the rise. In Chicago, the birthplace of the skyscraper, the total downtown office vacancy rate...
Kaufmann quiz: Famous Chicago homes
Everyone is abuzz about the famed "Home Alone" house hitting the market.This week: Let's find out how well you know Chicago's other famous homes.Play past quizzes: Chicago summer traditionsNicknames and name changesChicago MothersChicago radio historyClosed Chicago restaurants & barsFamous Chicago stuntsHow well do you know 1992?
Summit, property owners discuss apartment inspections
Nearly 75 people attended a community meeting last Wednesday evening in the multi-purpose room of Graves School to learn about changes coming to the village. Three topics highlighted the meeting. Rental property inspections, lead line replacement, and replacing the 74th Avenue pedestrian bridge. Mayor Sergio Rodriguez tackled the controversial rental...
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