Northern Illinois Housing Market Stats Are SHOCKING in 2025?

In this week’s episode of Get Real With Eddie, hosts Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee of EXIT Real Estate Specialists break down the full year 2025 real estate sales data — from hyper-local market stats to broader trends across Northern Illinois and the entire Chicago metro area. This annual market recap gives homeowners, buyers, sellers, and investors a clear picture of what actually happened in the housing market in 2025 and what those numbers could mean moving into 2026. You’ll hear insights on: ✔️ Home sales trends and price movement ✔️ Market activity by city and county ✔️ Chicagoland housing patterns ✔️ What the data may signal for the year ahead Whether you're tracking your home’s value, thinking about making a move, or simply want to stay informed, this episode delivers the real numbers behind the real estate headlines. ⏱️ Episode Chapters 00:00:00 Sales Data for Joliet, IL 00:10:05 Sales Data for Plainfield, IL 00:13:34 Sales Data for Crest Hill, IL 00:18:40 Sales Data for Shorewood, IL 00:21:30 Sales Data for New Lenox, IL 00:30:11 Sales Data for Will County, IL 00:35:02 Sales Data for Grundy County, IL 00:43:39 Sales Data for Chicago, IL 00:47:28 Sales Data for Northern Illinois (Entire MLS Region) 00:50:22 Sales Data for Chicago Metro Area