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Chicago Leads in Home Price Appreciation Despite the Summer Slowdown

Chicago ranks first in the nation for year-over-year home price appreciation, nearly double New York’s rate, while inventory sits at a 14-year low. Here is what the summer deceleration actually means for buyers and sellers who are active right now.

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How to Stay Ahead in Chicago’s Changing Summer Real Estate Market

Chicago still leads the nation in home price appreciation, but buyer behavior has shifted sharply since spring. Here is what the Chicago summer real estate market actually looks like on the ground and what it means for your next move.

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Why the Zillow-Compass War Doesn’t Affect Your Chicago Sale

Zillow’s own transaction data shows only 3% of U.S. home sales originate there without an agent. For Chicago sellers represented by an experienced broker, the Compass-Zillow standoff changed almost nothing that mattered in a closed deal.

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How Persistence Pays Off With Chicago Property Taxes

Cook County properties are routinely assessed above market value. Chicago homeowners who contest their property taxes every cycle pay less during ownership and hold a measurable edge when they sell. Here is how the process works.

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The Compass 3-Stage Listing Strategy Helping Chicago Sellers Win

Most Chicago sellers go straight to MLS and lose leverage before negotiations even start. The Compass three-stage listing strategy, Private Exclusive, Coming Soon, and Public MLS, gives sellers a sequenced path to market with real pricing protection at every step.

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Chicago’s Spring 2026 Market Is Moving Fast and the Numbers Prove It

Chicago’s spring 2026 market is moving at a pace Mario Greco hasn’t seen in five years. Roughly 75% of listings are closing above asking price, off-market deals are happening regularly, and buyers who have waited two-plus years are finally acting decisively.