09/15/2026
🏡 THE FALL REAL ESTATE MARKET IS HERE
A lot of people think the real estate market starts winding down after Labor Day.
But there’s actually another important window between Labor Day and Thanksgiving — and if you’re thinking about buying or selling, you shouldn’t overlook it.
Why does activity pick back up?
🍂 Summer vacations are over and people are back to their normal routines.
🏫 Kids are back in school, allowing families to refocus on their next move.
🏠 Buyers who didn’t find the right home during the spring and summer are still looking.
📅 Buyers and sellers who want to make a move before the holidays and winter have a reason to act now.
💰 Buyers can often face less competition and gain more negotiating leverage than they had during the peak spring market.
In fact, Realtor.com projects September 27–October 3 as the best week to buy a home nationally in 2026 — and Chicago falls into that same window. Historically, Chicago-area buyers during this period have seen more inventory, substantially less competition and more time to make decisions compared with peak market conditions.
Thinking about making a move before the end of the year?
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious what your options look like, now is a great time to start the conversation.
📲 Send me a message and let’s put a plan together.
