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Episode 427: 2026 Chicago Real Estate Forecast: Trends, Risks, and Opportunities with Jake Fugman and Mike Scanlon
Jake Fugman and Mike Scanlon of The Axon Group return to forecast Chicago's Real Estate Market in 2026!
Jake and Mike kick things off by reflecting on their 2025 predictions including office space leasing trends, downtown sales stats, and impacts of the Northwest Side Preservation Ordinance. The duo then make their 2026 predictions with topics ranging from ADU Zone expansion to creative mortgage solutions to help with affordability. Jake and Mike close out with an outlook on interest rates and the future of real estate based on recent brand mergers!
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