T
he real estate landscape in 2024 was marked by uncertainty, including delayed rate cuts and changes to buyer's agent agreements and MLS commission structures.

    As we look ahead to 2025, industry leaders from Chicago's top brokerages, lenders, and developers shared their predictions on what the coming year may hold. Will the market trend upwards or downwards? What strategies will agents need to succeed? How will mortgage rates evolve? Which segments of the residential market are poised for growth?

    Their insights offer a mix of optimism and realism about what 2025 may bring.