Chicago Housing Market Peaks in New Listings
Chicago new home listings reached a 2025 high of 5,913 in the week ending May 12. New listings increased from 5,219 in the same week last year.
Illinois Forecast for Rest of 2025
Home prices expected to grow by 3–4% across the state. Increased inventory providing more opportunities for buyers.
Chicago Forecast for Rest of 2025
Prices expected to grow 3–4% across metro. Demand steady; affordability helps keep momentum.
From Office to Co-Living Unit: Could Conversions Solve the Housing Crisis?
Vacant office buildings in cities like Chicago and Washington, D.C., could be converted into affordable co-living units with private bedrooms and shared kitchens and bathrooms. This model suits older high-rises…
Chicago Home Prices Double National Growth Rate!
Post-pandemic, metro Chicago home prices rose while other cities saw declines, showing sustained growth. Chicago-area home prices doubled national growth for the first time in 2025.
Top Chicago Suburbs for 9-Year Home Price Growth
1. Uptown - Price change: ↑ 248% to $295K 2. Golden Gate - Price change: ↑ 227% to $72K
Cook County Treasurer Pappas’ study shows shift in property tax burden from businesses to homeowners
A Cook County study reveals a $2 billion shift in property tax burden from businesses to homeowners between 2021-2023 due to businesses appealing and winning more tax reductions. The appeals…
Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes on Memorial Day.
This day honors the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives to defend America's freedom.It became an official federal holiday in 1971. Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting…
Construction underway at office-to-residential conversion as part of Chicago’s LaSalle Street initiative
Construction has begun on 79 W. Monroe in Chicago, the city's first office-to-residential conversion under the 'LaSalle Street Reimagined' initiative. The historic 14-story Rector Building will be transformed into 117…
2025 Guide to Illinois’ Best Residential Cities
La Salle’s median home price is $131,000, combining rich history and outdoor activities like hiking the Illinois-Michigan Canal.Mendota’s home prices average $145,000, featuring parks, lakes, and the vibrant Sweet Corn…