Pontiac
Pontiac, IL · Real Estate
fordcountychronicle.com
Eyesore building in downtown Paxton ‘not the image we want’
PAXTON — Members of the Roncevich family have been paying a few thousand dollars a year in real estate taxes to maintain their ownership of the historical A.J. Laurence building in downtown Paxton. That appears to be about all they have maintained, though, when it comes to the once-proud,...
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Fire department response times a key issue for Normal Town Council hopeful
NORMAL (25News Now) - A Normal Town Council candidate said he shares concerns of union firefighters about emergency response times. Tanner Starr, currently in his second year as a Normal Township Board member, officially announced his candidacy for the council on Friday. Starr believes he could make more of an...
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Realtors present plan to revitalize Bloomington’s west side
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - Bloomington city leaders hope area realtors can help fuel momentum to improve living conditions on the city’s west side. The Mid-Illinois REALTORS Association and Illinois REALTORS are partnering with the city for a Transforming Neighborhoods program. Friday, the Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) presented strategies...
homenewsnow.com
Study identifies best, worst cities for 1st-time homebuyers
MIAMI — An in-depth analysis by consumer finance specialist WalletHub has identified the best and worst cities for first-time homebuyers based on nearly two dozen key metrics ranging from affordability to crime rates. The results are based on 22 key metrics applied to some 300 cities around the U.S....
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Bloomington-Normal Community Land Trust makes 'milestone' purchase with its 1st home
The Bloomington-Normal Community Land Trust [BNCLT] has secured its first home and started the next steps to find a buyer. Since opening applications on July 22, the nonprofit has had 28 applicants interested in the home at 1309 Eastholme Drive, just north of Illinois Route 9 between Illinois Wesleyan University and Bloomington High School.
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Former Caterpillar site in Delavan sold off to tech investors
DELAVAN (25News Now) - Just months after City of Delavan leaders voted to cease all discussions on future data center projects and proposals, the future of the former Caterpillar property is once again in question. The former Caterpillar site, located at 1980 Caterpillar Road in Delavan, is roughly 100 acres...
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This Jaw-Dropping Victorian Mansion In Illinois Looks Like Something Straight Out Of A Fairytale
Somewhere in the heart of Bloomington, Illinois, there’s a mansion so breathtaking that it makes you question every life choice that led you to live anywhere else. The David Davis Mansion isn’t just a historic site. It’s a full-on time machine wrapped in cream-colored brick, ornate woodwork, and...
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Realty consultants say passion for west side is evident as they share early recommendations
Representatives of a real estate consulting group are sharing their initial impressions of Bloomington with city leaders and residents as they consider what is needed to revitalize the west side. The Counselors of Real Estate is an international network of around 1,000 real estate professionals. The group sent its Consulting...
fox32chicago.com
Illinois second to last state in building new homes, leading to homebuying bidding wars
Homebuyers across Chicago and the suburbs are finding themselves in bidding wars, paying hundreds of thousands of dollars above asking price to secure a home. Realtor.com senior economist Hannah Jones joins Good Day to break down the numbers and give you tips on navigating the current housing market.