Question 1

Is Chicago, IL a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Accepted Answer

As of Mar 2026, Chicago, IL is leaning toward sellers with a Pendulum score of +17 out of 100. The market is classified as LEANING SELLER.

Question 2

How has the Chicago, IL housing market changed in the last year?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months, the Chicago, IL housing market has shifted toward buyers. The Pendulum score moved from +25 to +17.

Question 3

What data sources is the Chicago, IL market reading based on?

Accepted Answer

The Chicago, IL reading is blended from three independent sources: Redfin Data Center (50% weight), Realtor.com Research (30%), and Zillow Research (20%). The score is refreshed every Monday using the latest published data.