Are buyers active in Chicago?

Buyer demand in Chicago is **very active** as of September 2026. The pending ratio is 0.69 — that's contracts under negotiation versus the homes available to buy. Homes take a median of 36 days to go under contract. Inventory is -5.3% year over year — fewer choices means buyers who do show up have to move quickly. Sellers are responding: 35.9% of listings have cut price. Overall, the Primpted Sold Score for Chicago is 85/100 (Excellent Chance of Selling). — Live indicators (September 2026): Sold Score: 85/100 (Excellent Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.69 · Inventory YoY: -5.3% · Median days on market: 36 · Sellers cutting price: 35.9% · Median listing price: $389,450 (+4.6% YoY)