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*ProQuest Magazines & Journals »
Search specialized sources like American Banker, Barron's and The Economist as well as more general news magazines like Time and U.S. News & World Report.
*ProQuest Newspapers »
Find articles from over thirty-five newspapers, including the Chicago Tribune, New York Times, USA TODAY, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. You can find housing-related articles using the basic, advanced, or topics tabs. Some suggested topics include housing prices, mortgages, and foreclosure.
*Chicago Sun-Times/SouthtownStar »
Here you can follow the recent financial developments and their impact on local issues. Learn how the national mortgage crisis is impacting metropolitan Chicago and how local leaders are responding.
*CQ Researcher plus Archive »
Find lengthy overviews on substantive public policy issues. Relevant articles include: Financial Bailout: Will U.S. and overseas action stem the global crisis? and Mortgage Crisis: Should the Government Bail out Borrowers in Trouble?.
Illinois Public Records »
What's the real estate in your neighborhood selling for? Search recent real estate transactions by community area, zip code, and/or street name among other criteria. Also available are foreclosure, bankruptcy, and new business filings.
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Helpful Websites
- City of Chicago Housing Programs and Services »
The Department of Community Development provides information, services, and programs for prospective and current home owners, developers, landlords, and renters in an effort to increase access to housing in the City.
- Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago »
Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago offers programs to help make housing affordable for low- and moderate-income homebuyers and homeowners. Services include homebuyer training and education, assistance in obtaining financing, budget and credit counseling, and counseling for families at risk of losing their homes. Homebuyer classes are available in both English and Spanish.
- Illinois Legal Aid »
Do you need legal advice? Just type in your legal problem (for example, foreclosure) and Illinois Legal Aid will provide helpful articles, videos, and step-by-step guides regarding your issue, as well as providing contact information to local organizations that may be able to assist you.
- Illinois Housing Development Authority »
The Illinois Housing Development Authority works to increase the availability of homeownership for persons with low and moderate income in the state. The foreclosure assistance section of their website explains the stages of foreclosure, advice on how best to keep your home, and who to contact for help.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development »
Through their website, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), offers essential information for homebuyers and homeowners, including a step-by-step guide for persons facing foreclosure.
- Illinois Association of Realtors Market Stats »
Research the local and state housing market through statistics from the Illinois Association of Realtors. Available statistics include monthly home sales and median prices for the Chicago region and quarterly statistics for the city.