HousingWireHousingWire Many retirees have said they rely largely — and sometimes entirely — on Social Security benefits as their primary income stream in retirement. But in instances where these payments may not be enough to make ends meet, other options should be considered — and in the right situation, a…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire This week, the Seattle City Council had its first meeting of 2025 and housing was a key topic of discussion. But if the meeting itself was any indication, determining a path forward for the city’s severe housing shortage will be a struggle as elected leaders attempt to ascertain a…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire For decades, cities in the Midwest have declined due to an exodus of manufacturing jobs that changed the region’s nickname from the “Steel Belt” to the “Rust Belt.” While elected leaders from Donald Trump to Bernie Sanders have proposed tariffs on industries whose jobs once sustained the region, the…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire In 2024, more people moved out of Illinois than into the Prairie State. According to the National Movers Study conducted by United Van Lines, 60% of moves in Illinois last year were outbound, which was the second-highest percentage of outbound moves among all states. The most popular reasons for…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire Ridgeland Mortgage, a recently formed joint venture between loanDepot and homebuilder Smith Douglas Homes, on Thursday announced the appointment of Teresa Carlile as president. In her new role, Carlile will lead Ridgeland’s growth strategy and daily operations. “Teresa is a trusted leader in the mortgage industry, and as our…
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