As 2025 comes to a close, it is a natural time to reflect on the past year of Chicagoland real estate activity while also looking ahead to the coming year. When Chicago Agent magazine reached out for insights from industry leaders for its annual “Predictions” issue, the Taylor Johnson team connected the editor with clients Baird & Warner and Lexington Homes. The resulting Real Estate Sales Predictions story featured insights for 2026 on key factors like interest rates, inventory adjustments, and the impact of AI and data analytics from Steve Baird, CEO and president of Baird & Warner. The December issue also included a story on New-Construction Predictions in which Jeff Benach, principal of Lexington Homes, shared his predictions regarding buyer preferences in floor plan designs and finishes as well as the importance of the builder-Realtor relationship.
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