Rockford's Housing Numbers on the Upswing
Some newly released numbers show that Rockford's housing market is not only ahead of the rest of Illinois, but the nation as a whole.
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Economically, Good Things are Happening in the Rockford Area
Nathan Bryant, President and CEO of the Rockford Area Economic Development Council joined the WROK Morning Show this morning to fill us in on some really positive economic news for the Rockford area.
Rockford’s Cheapest House is as Bad as You’d Think
The good news is you can get a home for less than $10,000 in Rockord. Unfortunately, you're going to have some cleaning to do before you unpack your boxes.
Actually, you probably want to ask some friends to help you too.
Where's Rockford on the List of Best Real Estate Markets?
Look around at enough news stories, and you'll probably see several that are very optimistic about the overall health of our nation's real estate markets. That may be true in some areas, but here in the stateline, we're not there yet.
Morning Headlines: Tuesday, December 22
Rockford aldermen lay over New Towne plat, approve hiring lawyers during HUD probe
Ogle County Considers Building New Jail
Winnebago County Health Dept. Concerned Over Contagious Disease Spreading During Holidays
Janesville Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Crime
Stroll on State Attendance Grows in Third Year
Gas prices back in the decline in Rockford, hit an average of $1...
Report: Gorman Withdraws Plans For Rockford Affordable Housing Development
Plans for an affordable housing development on Rockford's East side appear to have been shelved, at least for the moment.
Highlights From June Edition of 'Ask The Mayor' [AUDIO]
Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey was in the WROK studio Thursday morning for his monthly "Ask The Mayor" show, and, as expected, the proposed affordable housing development on the city's East side was the major topic of conversation. Here's a recap of what you might have missed...
Morrissey: Winnebago County RHA Vote Is 'Fear Mongering At Its Worst' [AUDIO]
In the May edition of ‘Ask the Mayor,’ Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey and Michael Koolidge discussed a recent vote by the Winnebago County Board on a resolution to oppose any RHA plan to build a public housing project on Rockford's east side...
Home Buyers Should Ask Sellers About These 5 Things Before Making an Offer
If you're in the home-buying process, be aware of these particularly important considerations—and only the home's current owner can provide the answers.
Starting a House Hunt? 6 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy a Home
From loan pre-approval to local market rates, here are six important things to know before you start the home-buying process.