San Francisco
Jul 15, 2026
“Have people lost their minds?”: Frustrated would-be SF homebuyers set sights on Marin
With unwinnable bidding wars at millions over asking, worn down buyers are heading north
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Chicago
Apr 8, 2026
“Absolutely insane”: Bidding wars take over in Lincoln Park, Lakeview
Agents are discarding traditional pricing strategies, as desperate buyers waive contingencies to win scarce inventory
Chicago
May 27, 2026
Chicagoland home prices in the pressure cooker
Median sale price in the Windy City climbed to $411K in April while inventory stayed tight and buyers waived inspections to compete for homes