05/29/2026
Price drop? Not in Chicago.
A lot of national headlines are talking about a cooling housing market, but Chicago is moving a little differently.
According to the latest S&P Cotality Case Shiller Home Price Indices, Chicago home prices were up 6.1% year over year, making Chicago the strongest major market in the report.
For buyers, this does not mean panic. It means plan.
If you are waiting for a major price drop before buying, it may be time to look at the numbers differently. Your payment, loan options, timeline, and strategy matter more than the headline.
If you want to understand what this means for your buying power, send me a message.
Source: S&P Cotality Case Shiller Home Price Indices, March 2026 release, published May 26, 2026.