Chicago Lost 64% Of Its Housing Inventory

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Chicago Housing Market Is Running Out of Homes… And Nobody Is Talking About It.Chicago Lost 64% Of Its Housing Inventory | Buyers Are PanickingIn this explosive episode of People, Not Titles Podcast, Steve Kaempf and Matt Lombardi break down the shocking reality behind Chicago’s collapsing housing inventory, rising home prices, mortgage trends, Wall Street real estate consolidation, and the future of the U.S. housing market in 2026.With Chicago inventory now down nearly 64% compared to pre-pandemic levels, buyers are facing one of the most competitive and unpredictable real estate markets in modern history. While the national inventory slowly improves, Chicago continues to experience an unprecedented housing shortage that could permanently reshape affordability, investing opportunities, and homeownership across the Midwest.But that’s only the beginning…This episode also dives deep into:→ April Existing Home Sales Report→ Why Home Prices Keep Rising Nationwide→ Mortgage Rates & Housing Affordability Updates→ Zillow + Realtor.com Partnership Shockwaves→ eXp Realty Acquires NextHome→ Compass & Anywhere Real Estate Financial Breakdown→ AI, Data Centers & The Future of Real Estate→ Better-Than-Expected U.S. Jobs Report→ Why Chicago Buyers Only Have 1/3 Of The Homes They Had In 2019Whether you're a real estate investor, homebuyer, realtor, entrepreneur, or someone trying to understand where the market is heading next this episode delivers powerful insights, real-world analysis, and honest conversations you won’t hear in mainstream media.Hosted by Steve Kaempf and Matt Lombardi, People, Not Titles Podcast is dedicated to uplifting professionals in the real estate and business community by sharing success principles, market intelligence, and authentic conversations that inspire growth and opportunity.00:00 – Intro & Chicago Market Shock01:12 – April Existing Home Sales Report04:25 – Inventory Crisis Across Chicago07:10 – Rising Home Prices Explained10:08 – Mortgage Rates & Affordability Update13:42 – First-Time Buyers Return To Market16:18 – U.S. Jobs Report Beats Expectations20:05 – eXp Realty Acquires NextHome24:40 – Compass & Anywhere Real Estate Earnings28:16 – Zillow & Realtor.com Partnership31:22 – Chicago Inventory Collapse Analysis34:10 – AI, Data Centers & Future Housing Trends35:40 – Viewer Questions & Final PredictionsFull Episodes Available At:[www.peoplenottitles.com](http://www.peoplenottitles.com)FOLLOW PEOPLE, NOT TITLES PODCASTInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/peoplenottitlesFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitlesTwitter/X → https://twitter.com/sjkaempfSpotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTvIf you enjoy real estate market updates, investing insights, housing trends, business success strategies, and Chicago real estate analysis make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for weekly episodes.#ChicagoRealEstate #HousingMarket #RealEstatePodcast #ChicagoHousing #RealEstateInvesting

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Chicago Housing Market Is Running Out of Homes… And Nobody Is Talking About It.Chicago Lost 64% Of Its Housing Inventory | Buyers Are PanickingIn this explosive episode of People, Not Titles Podcast, Steve Kaempf and Matt Lombardi break down the...

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