Illinois Housing Market: 2026 Trends and Regional Insights

Illinois home prices pushed higher again in mid-2026, with the statewide median reaching $343,923 in June, up 6.5% year over year, while 36.0% of homes sold above list price and inventory still rose only modestly. That mix matters because it shows a market that's still competitive, but no longer uniform. In western Chicagoland, the story […]