What is happening in the Chicago real estate market so far in 2026? Early 2026 looks like a market with steady demand but fewer transactions, mainly because buyers have less to choose from. In the City of Chicago, January 2026 sales were down year over year, while days on market improved slightly. At the … Read more
Evanston Housing Update: What’s Really Driving Property Values and Home Appraisals? Subtitle for This Block Text for This Block Evanston has always stood apart from many Chicago-area suburbs. With a blend of historic homes, lakefront properties, and a strong local economy anchored by Northwestern University, the city offers a level of stability that appeals to … Read more
How Redfin’s 2026 Housing Forecast Could Be Good News for Appraisal Companies in Chicago Redfin recently released its big 2026 housing outlook — calling the upcoming year “The Great Housing Reset.” Instead of another roller-coaster year, Redfin expects something most buyers, sellers, and real-estate pros have been craving: a slow, steady return to normal. Source: … Read more
How Chicago’s Housing Market Compares to the Rest of the U.S. Last week, we looked at how Chicago’s housing market is holding its own in a pretty strange national environment. This week, let’s zoom out. A lot of U.S. metros are going through real shifts, while Chicago keeps moving along at a steadier pace. That … Read more
October Housing Costs in Chicago: What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know Now Chicago’s housing market kept its steady, slightly cooling pace through October — but the story is more nuanced than a simple “up or down” headline. For homeowners thinking about listing, and for buyers trying to read the market, understanding how the city’s … Read more
Why Chicago Was Named the #1 Big City Again — and What It Means for Chicago Home Values For the ninth year in a row, Chicago has been named the No. 1 Big City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler in its 38th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Over 757,000 readers voted—and once again, the … Read more
Why September Home Sales Matter for a House Appraisal in Chicago If you’re preparing a home purchase and house appraisal in Chicago, recent September housing data offers valuable context on what your property may be worth today. Appraisals are tied closely to market conditions — and the latest numbers from the Illinois REALTORS® show a … Read more
What July’s Chicago Home Sales Tell Us About Real Estate Valuation and Advisory Services Summer is often one of the busiest times for Chicagoland real estate, with buyers eager to move before school starts and sellers aiming to catch the season’s peak demand. July 2025 was no exception—bringing a mix of strong prices, quick sales, … Read more
Unlocking Property Value: The Friendly Guide to Real Estate Appraisers in Illinois Navigating the Illinois real estate market? Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, understanding your property’s value is key—and that’s where real estate appraisers in Illinois come in. These licensed professionals offer unbiased, data-backed evaluations that help you make confident real estate decisions. In … Read more
Did You Know? Over 125,000 Property Appraisals Are Completed in Chicago Each Year Every year, thousands of property appraisals are conducted across Chicago—and the demand continues to rise each year. From mortgages and refinancing to tax reassessments and estate settlements, valuation services play a central role in the Chicago area real estate ecosystem. How Many … Read more