At the start of 2026, many homebuilding industry leaders anticipated that falling mortgage rates would revitalize consumer interest. Instead, rates have remained stubbornly elevated, with the 30-year fixed rate expected to stay in the 6%-6.5% range over the next three years. Home price appreciation

Key Takeaways DuPage County was firmly a seller’s market in May. Homes moved quickly, more than half sold above asking, and prices surged nearly four times faster than the national average. The median sale price rose 7.5% year over year to $456,880, crossing the $450,000 mark for the first time. Ove

Key Takeaways Lake County was a seller’s market in May. Over half of homes sold above asking price, and the typical listing went under contract faster than a year ago. Prices rose 4.6% year over year to $428,714—more than double the national growth rate. Days on market dropped to 45 while the nation