There was once a time when a homebuyer searching for their new house focused on new construction, often on the outskirts of town, in new developments—but those days are over.
The skyrocketing price of homeownership means that old and small is the new starter home, according to a new report from Cotality.
The house was demolished, drawing opposition. But another structure was moved elsewhere.
June 25, 2025 Patch Article by David Giuliani.
Last year’s demolition of the historic house at Arlington Avenue and Adelia Street in Elmhurst revived the local movement for historic preservation.
June 3, 2025 Patch Article by David Giuliani
Elmhurst, Ill., is evolving from its longstanding reputation as a sleepy bedroom community.
May 21, 2025 New York Times article featuring Elmhurst.
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New zoning rules in Portland, OR led to an increase in duplexes, tri-plexes, and quad-plexes on lots previously designated for single family homes. The new units typically sell for $300,000 less than traditional houses and that’s helped more people become homeowners. The change has been so effective, Oregon’s governor wants to bring the housing model to the rest of the state.
The Hinsdale house that was filmed in the 1991 Ron Howard-directed movie, “Backdraft,” is in disrepair, its owner said this week. Built in 1890, the house is at 306 E. First St., owned by Mike Persico. It is said to be the only house with Romanesque architecture in Hinsdale.
At Tuesday’s Village Board meeting, Persico made the case for the village to give financial incentives for preserving the historic house.
April 24, 2025 Patch Article by David Giuliani
