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Chicago Is Running Out of Homes: Why Prices Keep Rising While the Rest of America Slows Down

Chicago home prices continue to outpace major U.S. markets as tight inventory keeps buyers competing despite elevated mortgage rates.

Chicago Is Running Out of Homes: Why Prices Keep Rising While the Rest of America Slows Down

Something unusual is happening in Chicago real estate. While several major housing markets across the United States deal with rising inventory and greater negotiating power for buyers, Chicago continues to face the opposite problem. There are simply not enough homes for sale. That shortage is helping keep prices moving higher even as mortgage rates remain expensive and affordability challenges buyers nationwide. The latest numbers show just how different Chicago has become. Chicago Leads Major Cities in Price Growth The S&P…

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