Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low

Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier. The median sale price of a newly built home is now at its lowest level since 2021, according to the latest data from the Census. And

1 in 4 Chicago Homes Goes Under Contract in a Week (And Illinois' Actual Hottest Market Will Surprise You)

    1 in 4 Chicago Homes Goes Under Contract in a Week (And Illinois' Actual Hottest Market Will Surprise You) By Jenny Jones, Baird & Warner · May 21, 2026 · Market Trends · Chicagoland · Buyers · Sellers Buckle up, buttercup. The Chicago market is moving faster than my Aunt Rita at a sample sale,

Memorial Day in the NW Suburbs: Where to Show Up, Stand Up, and Pay Respect

    Memorial Day in the NW Suburbs: Where to Show Up, Stand Up, and Pay Respect By Jenny Jones, Baird & Warner · May 21, 2026 · Local Events · Carpentersville · Elgin Area Yes, fire up the grill. Yes, crack the cold one. But before you do — show up somewhere that matters. The NW suburbs do Memorial

Crystal Lake Market Pulse: What Two Recent Closings Tell You About Local Prices

    Crystal Lake Market Pulse: What Two Recent Closings Tell You About Local Prices By Jenny Jones, Baird & Warner · May 21, 2026 · Crystal Lake · Local Sales · Market Data Two recent Crystal Lake closings hit the public record this week, and together they tell a story about exactly where the market