Homeownership
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How Community Land Trusts Create Lasting Affordable Housing in Chicago
Community Land Trusts (CLTs) create lasting affordable housing in Chicago by separating land ownership from home ownership, ensuring homes remain affordable across generations. The city features two main CLT approaches: a citywide municipal trust and neighborhood-based organizations, each addressing affordability at different scales.
An Expert Look at North Star Roofing’s Lifetime Workmanship Protection (What It Actually Covers)
North Star Roofing's "Lifetime Workmanship Protection" offers a robust guarantee on installation quality for as long as you own your home, standing out from standard industry warranties that often provide only a few years of coverage. This commitment aims to provide homeowners with transparency and peace of mind against future roofing issues.
Illinois House Approves Delinquent Tax Sale Reform
Last year, nearly 7,500 Illinoisans moved to Missouri, where property taxes are less than half what they paid in Illinois, according to Senator Curran .