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Chicagoland Real Estate Market Update: What's Ahead for the Winter Months
The future of the housing market is never certain, even for those of us whose lives and professions revolve around keeping tabs on the real estate world. But there are always trends that point to where the real estate market will head next. As our real estate agents in Chicago look ahead to 2026, we're able to make some very well-educated guesses about what the market will look like in the year ahead.
2026 Market Predictions in Chicagoland
If you're planning to buy or sell a home in Chicagoland in 2026, here's what you can expect.
More homes will sell
After a couple of years during which the housing market seemed to be stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year when it kicks back into gear. The National Association of Realtors predicts roughly a
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BW Launches Remi, the First-of-its-Kind AI Assistant for Agents with Exclusive and Extensive Chicagoland Residential Real Estate Data
CHICAGO (Dec. 3, 2025) — Baird & Warner, Chicagoland's largest independent and locally operated real estate brokerage, today announced the companywide launch of Remi, a new artificial intelligence support system designed to function as a virtual assistant to the firm's agents and managers, delivering immediate, 24/7 answers to client questions, property information, contract analysis, industry information, training content, company documents and other resources. According to the firm, Remi, powered by BrokerBot.ai, is one of the most extensive AI-enabled support systems in the residential real estate industry and will go live for on-demand agent access on Dec. 3.
"Everyone in residential real estate is talking about AI, but what we've built for our agents is far more powerful and intentional," said Dean Rouso, senior vice president of strategic initiat...
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Chicagoland's Best Holiday Light Displays and Neighborhood Tours
The lights of Chicago shine even brighter during the holidays, making our city one of America's great Christmastime destinations. With festive displays all over town and the ever-present possibility of a white Christmas, Chicagoland offers a warm and welcoming holiday ambiance.
Where to See Holiday Lights in Chicagoland
If you're looking for brilliant displays of holiday lights and decorations, let our real estate agents be your guides to the most festive Chicago neighborhoods.
City of Chicago Christmas Tree - Chicago, IL
Address: 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
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Eight Things To Do in the City and Western Suburbs: Nov. 28–30, 2025
Winter is easing in, and with it comes a new lineup of reasons to brave the cold. Here are a few standout events worth bundling up for this weekend
Join the community at Main Street Tree Lighting.
Downers Grove keeps things classic with its Main Street Tree Lighting, a neighborhood gathering that marks the unofficial start of the season. The community meets at the Main Street Train Station, where Santa makes an early appearance and the District 99 marching band sets the tone with a short performance. The Downers Grove Choral Society follows with seasonal favorites before the tree lights up the station area for the first time this year.
Date: Nov. 28
Time: 4:30 p.m.
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Five Things To Do in the Northern Suburbs: Nov. 28–30, 2025
Winter is easing in, and with it comes a new lineup of reasons to brave the cold. Here are a few standout events worth bundling up for this weekend.
Explore the Festival of Lights and Holiday Market.
Grayslake fills an entire afternoon and evening with holiday programming, starting with Giving Trees at the Heritage Center, photos with Santa, and a lineup of downtown vendors. As the sun sets, families can catch the holiday parade on Center Street, hop on horse-drawn carriage rides, browse the Arts Alliance show, and take a spin on the Ferris wheel. The night wraps with the lighting of the town tree, creating a scene straight out of a Hallmark script… minus the small-town drama.
Date: Nov. 28
Time: 2–6 p.m.
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