John Yellig

President Trump’s pledge to ban large investment firms from buying single-family homes dinged the stock prices of some of the biggest institutional landlords, but the impact it would have on the housing affordability crisis is debatable. Observers noted t... See more

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley confirmed rumors that have been circulating since 2011: He’s running for Chicago mayor. The nine-term congressman, who represents Chicago’s North Side and some of the city’s western suburbs, responded, “I am,” when asked if he was g... See more

The pace of U.S. home-price growth continued to decelerate in November 2025, sliding to just 1% year over year — a 14-year low, Cotality said, citing its monthly Home Price Insights report. Month over month, price growth slid 0.1% from October 2025. Looki... See more

Doug Smith , a former senior vice president of mortgage lending at CrossCountry Mortgage, has returned to Chicago-based Rate Inc., where he will hold the same title. Smith will continue to do business in both the Chicagoland and South Florida markets. A 3... See more

As we put 2025 and all of its frustrations — the stubborn interest rates, the lack of inventory, the high prices — in the rearview, it’s fair to ask, will 2026 be any better? According to our reporting, the answer is a resounding “probably.” Experts we in... See more