Chicago, IL (October 21, 2025) – Fresh off its Emmy-nominated first season, NBC 5 Chicago’s (WMAQ-TV) locally-focused luxury real estate series – Open House Chicago – returns for even more exclusive, insider looks at the hottest residential properties on the market beginning Sunday, October 26 at 8:30 AM CT.
Hosted / Executive Produced by Cortney Hall, co-star of NBC 5’s popular weekday entertainment & lifestyle program Chicago Today, NBC 5 will air weekly episodes of Open House Chicago on Sunday mornings at 8:30 AM CT, immediately following NBC 5 News at 8am. The program will also stream simultaneously on NBCChicago.com, the NBC 5 Chicago News live streaming channel, and on NBC Chicago’s YouTube channel.
Building on the momentum of its first season, the second season of Open House Chicago will continue to educate viewers on a wide array of breathtaking Chicagoland properties, highlighting their architecture, design and history. This season, the show will venture into suburban hot spots—including Barrington Hills and Hinsdale—and explore new themes such as “Homes with Horses” and “Co-ops.”
Throughout the series, Hall will be joined by esteemed luxury real estate broker Carrie McCormick, who will provide key takeaway tips for buyers, sellers and homeowners. Ben Cohen, Managing Director at Rate, will also appear to give insight into the ever-changing real estate market. New this season, viewers will receive expert moving advice from the concierge relocation specialists at Method Moving. Open House Chicago is also in partnership with Chicago Title & Trust and the Chicago Architecture Center.
NOTE: In advance of its NBC 5 premiere on Sunday, October 26, viewers will be able to check out Season 2/Episode 1 of Open House Chicago on NBC Chicago’s YouTube channel beginning today (Tue, Oct. 21): NBC Chicago – YouTube.
ADDITIONAL NOTES: Every episode of Open House Chicago can also be viewed on the NBC 5 Chicago Newslive streaming channel and NBCChicago.com. From a social media standpoint, viewers can also look forward to exclusive, behind-the-scenes coverage of every episode via Instagram/IG Stories (@nbcchicago), TikTok(@nbcchicago), Facebook (@nbcchicago) and X (@nbcchicago). Viewers can also follow Cortney Hall directly via Instagram/IG Stories (@cortneyhall) and Facebook (@cortneyhall).
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