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7 Affordable Places Realtors Say Will Become Climate Havens as Temperatures Rise

This piece reviews seven affordable, senior-friendly cities with strong infrastructure and mitigation plans to help residents weather the effects of climate change.

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

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Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Illinois landlords can’t charge more than $50 for a rental application or any fee to renew your lease

We have good news for Chicago renters: Starting Jan. 1, 2027 , Illinois landlords can’t charge more than $50 for a rental application, including a background check. They also can’t charge a fee to renew your lease. House Bill 3564, which Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed , amends the Illinois Landlord and Tenant Act (765 ILCS 705/35) and is enacted as Public Act 104-479. The rules apply to residential leases entered into on or after the effective date , including new and renewed leases. They do not cover units in an owner-occupied building with six or fewer units. The $50 cap and the first-page rule Every non-optional fee, one-time or recurring , must appear on the first page of the lease . If it doesn’t, you don’t have to pay it. A landlord can charge more than $50 for screening only if the actual third-party background-check cost is higher. The landlord must pay the provider first, then bill you with the provider’s receipts within 14 days . If the landlord misses that window, you don’t owe the fee. A landlord also can’t use an unpaid background-check fee as grounds for eviction during the first year of a lease. In Cook County,

Illinois · 3d
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Five Challengers Crowd Ald. Derrick Curtis's 18th Ward Reelection Bid

Ald. Derrick Curtis is seeking a fourth term representing Chicago's 18th Ward, and this time he's got five people standing in his way: Joshua Barksdale, Nicole Allison, Artemiza “Tammy” Chavez, Glenford Flowers Jr. and Toni C. Galloway. All five, however, are currently facing objections to their nominating petitions that could still knock them off the February ballot.

Chicago, IL · 16h
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Albany Park's Lawrence Gateway Tops Out, Bringing 40 Homes Across From Ronan Park

Developer MAS Ventures LLC and Malek Abdulsamad marked a major construction milestone this week, celebrating the topping out of Lawrence Gateway, a five-story mixed-use building rising across from Ronan Park in Albany Park. Chicago's Department of Planning and Development Commissioner Ciere Boatright joined the celebration, underscoring the city's stake in a project that pairs market-rate apartments with affordable housing and ground-floor retail.

Chicago, IL · 1d
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Citadel Securities CEO Peng Zhao Lists Chicago Condo for $6.6 Million

Peng Zhao, the chief executive of Citadel Securities, has listed his Chicago condo for $6.6 million. The condo overlooks Millennium Park. Crain's Chicago Business reported Zhao's listing. Zhao became chief executive of Citadel Securities in 2017 — a role that followed a long run inside the company. According to Citadel Securities, Zhao joined the firm straight out of graduate school in 2006 as a senior quantitative researcher before rising to the top job. The firm's leadership page also notes that Zhao earned his PhD in statistics from the University of California, Berkeley.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Closed West Allis school could be converted into affordable housing

WEST ALLIS, Wis. — A closed West Allis elementary school could become a 55-unit affordable apartment building, as developers look to reuse vacant school properties amid Wisconsin’s housing shortage. Longfellow Elementary closed in June 2023 as the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District worked to cut costs and adjust...

West Allis, WI · 1d

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Downtown Milwaukee's Trinity Three Irish Pubs Pulls Sale Sign, Plots Menu Overhaul

Trinity Three Irish Pubs at 125 E. Juneau Ave. in downtown Milwaukee will remain open, reversing an effort earlier this year to sell the business. The pub will continue operating under its current ownership, with plans to introduce an updated menu, expanded hours and other improvements. The reversal marks a...

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Milwaukee, WI, Struggles With Low Starter Home Availability Compared to Other Cities

A recent analysis by Realtor.com® reveals a shifting landscape for the American starter home. For many would-be buyers, these entry-level options have felt increasingly scarce as rising prices and climbing

Milwaukee, WI · 21h

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REAL ESTATE | Slinger Plan Commission approves proposed Indoor & Outdoor Sports Complex off I-41

November 12, 2026 – Village of Slinger, Wi – A large indoor and outdoor sports complex is being proposed off I-41 in the Village of Slinger, with plans for year-round youth and adult sports, fitness and family recreation. The proposal includes a 142,000-square-foot indoor sports facility with turf...

Slinger, WI · 1d

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Wauwatosa Housing Study: 303 Affordable Units Among 2,509

11400 W. Blue Mound Rd. — Approximate Site of Proposed Affordable Apartments. Two underused office buildings on West Bluemound Road in Wauwatosa could soon make way for a four-story, 59-unit affordable apartment community aimed at moderate-income families. The proposal, known as Bluemound Commons, would rise at 11400 W. Blue Mound Road and include one- to three-bedroom units along with 56 parking stalls.

Wauwatosa, WI · 1d

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REAL ESTATE | Review of sports complex proposals across Washington County, Wi area

November 13, 2026 – Village of Slinger, Wi – A proposed 142,000-square-foot indoor and outdoor sports complex near the I-41 and STH 60 interchange in the Village of Slinger could change the landscape for youth sports and recreation in Washington County, and potentially put the brakes on other developers considering similar projects.

Washington County, WI · 1d

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This Underrated Wisconsin City Is Where Gen Z Can Actually Afford Their First Dream Home

Nobody talks about Racine, Wisconsin the way they should, and honestly, that’s been working out just fine for the people who already live there. Racine is sitting on the western shore of Lake Michigan, doing its thing, while the rest of the country argues about housing prices and wonders why homeownership feels like a fantasy.

Racine, WI · 10d

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$39.1M Financing Secured for Tennessen Flats in Suburban Milwaukee

 JLL Capital Markets announced that it has arranged $39.1 million in construction takeout financing for Tennessen Flats, a 173-unit, Class A multifamily community in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, an affluent suburb of Milwaukee. JLL worked on behalf of the sponsor, Weas Development and Klein Development, to secure the floating-rate loan from...

Menomonee Falls, WI · 4d

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Visa Lighting Adds Claudia Campeau as New Sales Manager – West Region

Glendale, WI — Visa Lighting, a leader in architectural and performance-driven luminaires for more than 60 years, is pleased to announce that Claudia Campeau has joined the company as Regional Sales Manager for the West Region. Claudia brings more than 20 years of experience in the lighting industry, offering a valuable combination of product management expertise, sales experience, and strategic insight.

Glendale, WI · 3d

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Emerging Developers encourages applicants for year 2 of its program

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Emerging Developers announced that applications are open for year two of its program. It launched in late 2024 and it's dedicated to helping Black and Latino homebuilders and developers in Milwaukee, while also building affordable housing options. CBS 58 got to see the progress of the...

Milwaukee, WI · 4d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Milwaukee Inventory Grows as Homes Spend More Time on the Market

Milwaukee buyers found more homes to browse and less pressure to rush, as inventory climbed and homes spent more time on the market.

Milwaukee, WI · 5d

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Developing Stories: Commercial real estate news from October

If you’ve ever wondered who’s in that office tower you keep walking by, or what’s under construction in your neighborhood, we’re here to help catch you up. Developing Stories is our new monthly series covering commercial real estate in southeastern Wisconsin. Every month, Milwaukee Business Journal reporter Addison Lathers joins Lake Effect’s Sam Woods to discuss top headlines from the previous month, and what she’s expecting in the future.

Milwaukee, WI · 3d