Moving into and through summer 2015, Illinois, Chicago and North Shore home sales saw a June surge of 12.5 percent higher than last year while median prices also saw strong gains, according to the Illinois Association of REALTORS®. The time it took to sell a home in June averaged 63 days statewide, down from 68… READ MORE
We hear this question all the time, and we’re sure you do too. We thought you might like to know how we look at our current market conditions. The real estate market continues to improve and we are pleased to report that both sales and prices had a robust boost in March, and April closed… READ MORE
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First Quarter of 2015 Shows Growth of 1.3% in House Prices The Spring Housing Market can be a good indicator for where we are headed. Midwest sales are up an average of 12.1 percent as a whole, and the Chicago housing market is seeing home sales up 6.4% compared to 2014 numbers. Let’s take a look at… READ MORE
For many, getting a fresh start in spring means they’re ready to put their Chicago- North Shore house on the market and/or start looking for a new Chicago-North Suburban place to call home. These are the four top reasons on why spring is an ideal time to buy, sell, or both in the North Shore area of Chicago…. READ MORE
Buying a new construction home is different than a resale home. Here is what buyers should know about new construction. Builder prices are often influenced by: Location Cost of the land Size of the home Cost of the building materials Labor costs Real estate market conditions Builder impact fees The Real Estate Agent’s… READ MORE
Overview of the Chicago Real Estate Market For the period Dec 14 to Mar 15, average price per square foot for Chicago IL was $192, an increase of 9.1% compared to the same period last year. The median sales price for homes in Chicago IL was $212,000 based on 3,348 home sales. Compared to the… READ MORE
Millennials Attracted to Urban Market The Chicago market may benefit from the demographic and societal trends showing millennials are attracted to urban markets, according to Jonathan Smoke, Realtor.com’s chief economist. Chicago home prices, while recovering, have not appreciated as much as they have in other markets. “Chicago is one of the few cities that offer both (an urban… READ MORE
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