Who Has the Upper Hand in Today's 2026 Housing Market?

Who Has the Upper Hand in Today's Housing Market? Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they'll still get top dollar. The interesting thing is... both can be right at the exact same time. It j

Illinois Realtors: The Housing Shortage Is "Worsening Every Day" — And They've Got a Plan

Illinois Realtors: The Housing Shortage Is "Worsening Every Day" — And They've Got a Plan By Jenny Jones, Baird & Warner · August 11, 2026 · Market Trends · Illinois Housing Illinois Realtors CEO Jeff Baker told WAND News this week that the state's housing shortage is critical and "worsening every d

Woodstock Just Slapped a Hotel Tax on Your Airbnb Side Hustle

    Woodstock Just Slapped a Hotel Tax on Your Airbnb Side Hustle By Jenny Jones, Baird & Warner · August 11, 2026 · Woodstock · Market Trends Well, that didn't take long. Woodstock just extended its hotel-motel tax to cover Airbnb and VRBO-style short-term rentals, according to Shaw Local — meaning

5 Home Hacks From This Week's Internet That Are Actually Worth Your Time

    5 Home Hacks From This Week's Internet That Are Actually Worth Your Time By Jenny Jones, Baird & Warner · August 10, 2026 · Home Hacks · Home Improvement I read a lot of "home hack" content so you don't have to, and most of it is a $40 gadget solving a problem you didn't have. This week's crop w