U.S. home prices rose 0.3 percent in August compared to July and were 4.6 percent higher than a year ago, according to CoreLogic’s latest home price index. But distressed sales continue to impact the market and there were some states, including Illinois, that saw price declines.

In other news:

Scammers using Zillow data to rent out apartments they don’t own – Chicago Sun-Times

Candidates Say Little On Difficult Issue Of Housing – NPR

New Housing Data May Signal A Passing Opportunity – The Street