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Chicago Sellers Lick Their Chops While Buyers Face Disaster

Chicagoland sellers that are actually able to sell and have a new place to live (out of state?) are cashing in on our record market. Meanwhile buyers are facing lack of options, interest rates towards 7%, huge property tax hikes and record home prices. HERE’S A LOOK...

Hungry Chicago Homebuyers Devour Up to $70k From New Purchase Assistance Program

In the hunt for a Chicago home, or know someone that is? This week, the Chicago Department of Housing announced the HomeGrown Purchase Assistance Program, which will provide grants up to $70,000 to cover down payments and closing costs. Key differences from past...

Chicago History is Made as Chicago Prices Explode

Key Takeaways for March 2026For second month in a row, Chicago home market explodes at growth exceeding five times the rest of the nation.Home prices beat USA prices in both city and suburbsThe median price of homes sold in March in the city was up 7.7% from March...

Chicago Housing Market Cooling Down? Here’s What to Know

Here are the biggest takeaways from the latest data on the local housing market.Home Prices Flatten In CityThe median price of homes sold in Chicago in January was $345,000, according to the Chicago Association of Realtors. That’s down 0.9% from a year earlier.This is...