Are buyers active in Chicago?

Buyer demand in Chicago is **very active** as of July 2026. The pending ratio is 0.87 — that's contracts under negotiation versus the homes available to buy. Homes take a median of 35 days to go under contract. Inventory is -7.0% year over year — fewer choices means buyers who do show up have to move quickly. Sellers are responding: 36.0% of listings have cut price. Overall, the Primpted Sold Score for Chicago is 85/100 (Excellent Chance of Selling). — Live indicators (July 2026): Sold Score: 85/100 (Excellent Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.87 · Inventory YoY: -7.0% · Median days on market: 35 · Sellers cutting price: 36.0% · Median listing price: $392,500 (+4.1% YoY)