What Does the Chicago Housing Solidarity Pledge Mean for Renters & Landlords?
The City of Chicago kicked off a campaign that brings together landlords and lenders to help landlords provide leniency to Chicago’s renters. Touting the program as the “first of its kind in the nation,” Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled the Chicago Housing Solidarity Pledge in a press…
Read moreThe Best Apartment Deals in Chicago's "Unsung Hero" Neighborhoods
The most popular neighborhoods that apartment renters search on Domu are fantastic places to look for apartments because they tend to offer a good mixture of neighborhood amenities such as parks and green space,…
Read moreChicago Considers Rent Relief Program for COVID-19
The Chicago City Council will vote on Friday, April 24 during a virtual meeting of lawmakers whether or not to approve an apartment rent relief program that extends a 12-month grace period to renters who lost income due to the COVID-19 crisis. Whether the city has the power to enact such a rent…
Read moreHow Chicago Moving Companies Are Helping Renters Relocate During Coronavirus
Masks are being worn. Surfaces are getting wiped frequently. And there’s plenty of hand sanitizer in tow on the moving trucks. This is the reality of moving into a new Chicago apartment during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Read moreTired of Cooking at Home? These Chicago Restaurants Can Deliver During Coronavirus
Chicago apartment renters love their neighborhoods. But neighborhoods are adjusting to the new reality brought on by Coronavirus (COVID-19). Formerly crowded squares and streets may feel a bit less vibrant under social distancing guidelines, and the stay-at-home order issued by Governor Pritzker…
Read moreHow Landlords Can Get A Small Business Loan From The Coronavirus CARES Act
The federal government passed the CARES Act on March 27, 2020, which provides a whopping 2 trillion dollars of economic stimulus to the US economy in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to expand an earlier stimulus package. Included in the legislation are loans, some portion of…
Read moreHow Renters Can Virtually Tour Their Next Chicago Apartment
Moving apartments and managing rental properties is still allowed under Illinois’ shelter-in-place ordinance. That means renters who plan to move in the upcoming weeks can still get into gear -- provided they feel safe and comfortable doing so; and renters should also respect the…
Read moreGet These Chicago Apartment Deals Before They're Gone
These apartments are offering deals, some including up to 2 months of FREE RENT, to help out renters who are looking to upgrade their space, because why not? It's OK to have a few nice things. If a month (or more) of free rent is the kind of nice thing that you're searching for, then…
Read moreChicago Apartment Deals for Daylight Savings
Daylight Savings is here! Setting the clocks ahead one hour may inspire groans as it leaves many folks groggy at the onset of the week, but the upside is that the days are noticeably longer. More sunlight is the antidote Chicago apartment renters need after a brisk winter season. And the spring…
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