Key Takeaways Lake County was one of the country’s more competitive housing markets in June. The median sale price climbed nearly 13% from a year earlier, close to six times the national pace. Homes sold in about 30 days, roughly three weeks quicker than the national median, and inventory dropped about 6% even as listings […]

Key Takeaways Hillsborough County remained a strong seller’s market in June. Homes sold in a median of 23 days, the typical home went for 2% above asking, and over 61% of sales closed above list price. The median sale price reached $548,453, up about 5% year over year—more than double the national rate of 2.2%.

Key Takeaways Hampden County’s housing market saw a broad reactivation in June. Both buyers and sellers returned at rates well above the national pace, with pending sales surging 23% and new listings rising 16% year over year. The median sale price reached $358,987, up just 2% year over year, lagging the national pace of price

Whether you’re planning to sell your home or just want to protect your biggest investment, it’s important to know what can bring down property value.  Some factors that affect your home’s value are beyond your control, such as market conditions, interest rates, and the economy. Others, like neglected maintenance or poorly done renovations, can directly

Key Takeaways DuPage County was a seller’s market in June. Prices grew four times faster than the national pace, and more than half of homes sold above asking price. The median sale price reached $477,652, up 9% year over year, as sellers gained new pricing confidence. New listings jumped 16%, the largest monthly supply increase

Key Takeaways Cook County crossed a milestone in June: more than half of homes sold above their asking price for the first time since mid-2022, while national above-list rates remained near historic lows. The median sale price reached $398,875, up 6% year over year—triple the national rate of price growth. Pending sales jumped 9% year

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