The latest issue of Chicago Agent Magazine asks local Chicago area real estate experts — including Illinois Association of REALTORS® President Jim Kinney — for their predictions for the housing market and economy in the article, “Local Experts’ Predictions for 2015.” The experts share their predictions on everything from jobs and the economy to new construction, lending and housing inventory.

On the topic of whether the industry is attracting more agents, Kinney says: “I think that as the market continues to solidify and get better, you’re going to see the real estate arena again being viable for young people to consider as a career choice.”

Read the full article to see what Kinney and other industry pros have to say about what is ahead in 2015.

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