Ryan Smith, top producing agent specializing in REO properties, returns to provide an update on the state of the Chicagoland foreclosure market heading into 2026!

Ryan starts with an overview on the foreclosure process and expectations when getting into a foreclosure transaction as a buyer. He provides tips on positioning yourself as a legit, experienced buyer in the eyes of REO listing agents. Ryan gets granular on latest foreclosure statistics and provides his outlook on the REO market heading into 2026. He closes with his take on Chicago's crime problem and the neighborhoods that he is bullish on!