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These Cities Are Becoming More Affordable for Renters

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More than 40% of renters pay more than a third of their income on housing costs, meaning affordability typically affects renters more than it would homeowners, according to Smart Asset. The top five cities where rent has changed the most from 2016 to 2019 are Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, DC, and Baltimore. Key Findings.

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10 Cities at Greatest Risk for Possible Housing Crisis

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FHA mortgages are catered to borrowers who may be first-time, minority, or lower-income, Realtor.com says. Houston has the second highest number of delinquent FHA loans, followed by Chicago, Washington, DC, and Dallas. Atlanta’s metro region has the most delinquent mortgages—53,000 to be exact.

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Model Sustainability and Green Building Initiatives for a More Verdant City and Town

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Modeled after laws in New York, Chicago, and the District of Columbia, this bill is designed to work with the County’s recently enacted PACE program to create market based incentives for building owners to increase energy efficiency. The County Council in all Democrat and very Blue.

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

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As a result, the report anticipates that 2014 may be the year that many investors who have traditionally focused mainly on large established markets such as Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco and Washington, will be expanding their focus to other cities in order to protect capital.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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CHICAGO AIMS FOR THE TOP OF THE TECH CHART. Chicago is rising up in ranks to become the next big place for technology innovation. Chicago’s Digital Manufacturing and Design Institute (DMDII), has partnered with McKinsey & Co. Chicago’s Digital Manufacturing and Design Institute (DMDII), has partnered with McKinsey & Co.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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3 Texas all exceeded 75 on the Index, followed by Maryland, Delaware, DC, Oregon, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Georgia. Situated on more than 6,500 acres just 40 miles southwest of Chicago, CIC – Joliet/Elwood is strategically positioned at the epicenter of the region’s immense transportation infrastructure.

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