The state’s housing inventory is at just 31% of pre-pandemic levels, driving up prices. Restrictive zoning and the nation’s highest property taxes must be addressed.

Illinois home prices rising, inventory nearly half

By LyLena Estabine

01/23/2026

Since 2019, Illinois home prices have jumped nearly 50% and available houses are down nearly 50%. Blame property taxes and zoning.

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Fewer homes on market, higher prices for Illinois buyers

By LyLena Estabine

01/08/2026

Elevated prices thanks to low inventory continued to create problems for Illinois homebuyers in November.

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Here’s why buying an Illinois home can be hard

By LyLena Estabine, Jon Josko

11/25/2025

Illinois home prices have jumped nearly 50% since 2018 while available housing hasn’t recovered since the pandemic, creating a housing shortage.

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