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Decaying Frank Lloyd Wright House in Chicago Acquired by Local Nonprofit

Decaying Frank Lloyd Wright House in Chicago Acquired by Local Nonprofit

by Phil Hall | Jun 25, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The JJ Walser House, a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed residence in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, has been acquired after years of being unoccupied and dilapidated. The Walser House was built in 1903 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. However, has...
Chicago Sues Airbnb Over Illegal Short-Term Rentals

Chicago Sues Airbnb Over Illegal Short-Term Rentals

by Phil Hall | Jun 24, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The City of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) that alleges the short-term rental home company and one of its hosts improperly listed numerous properties. The Chicago Sun-Times reports the lawsuit, which was filed Monday in Cook County Circuit...
Report: Bears Held Multiple Secret Talks About Keeping the Team in Chicago

Report: Bears Held Multiple Secret Talks About Keeping the Team in Chicago

by Phil Hall | Jun 5, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

While the future of the planned new stadium for the Chicago Bears remains in limbo, a new report has determined the team was not telling truth about its eagerness to move out of his hometown. According to Crain’s Chicago Business, the team misrepresented the number of...
June 26 Bidding Deadline Announced for Historic Chicago-Area Racetrack

June 26 Bidding Deadline Announced for Historic Chicago-Area Racetrack

by Phil Hall | Jun 3, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Hilco Global Real Estate Practice, in cooperation with Province LLC, has announced a June 26 deadline for qualified bids on the real estate of Hawthorne Race Course, the historic horse racing venue located 10 miles from downtown Chicago. The auction is being...
Illinois Home Sales Down Slightly Year-Over-Year

Illinois Home Sales Down Slightly Year-Over-Year

by Phil Hall | May 26, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Illinois recorded 11,413 home sales in April, a mild 0.4% drop from the 11,454 sold one year before. According to data from Illinois Realtors, the 18,683 homes available for sale statewide last month were 5.1% less than the 19,686 homes available in April 2025. The...
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