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Friday, January 25, 2013

This is What $189,000 Will Buy You

For between $185,000 and $189,500, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is located in Downers Grove, the second is in Woodridge.

1. 6378 Prideham St., Downers Grove: Priced at $185,000, according to listings. This is a three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse built in 1976. The end-unit townhome's kitchen has corian counters, stainless steel appliances and back splash. The master suite has an updated bathroom with a new shower and surround. The home's first-level flooring is recently redone, and there is a fireplace in the living room. The townhouse also has a deck overlooking a private outdoor space. Realtor source/information: Joe Patyk, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Hinsdale in the Village. 2. 2 Swallow Ct., Woodridge: Priced at $189,900, according to listings. This is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family house. The 1,800 square-foot house was …

Friday, May 25, 2012

RE/MAX: More Home Sales and More Stable Prices in April

The Chicago real estate market is looking up, according to a RE/MAX press release.

The Chicago real estate market saw rising sales and firmer home prices, according to an analysis by RE/MAX. Home sales transactions increased 14 percent in DuPage in April, compared with April 2011.  All seven metro-area counties saw gains, as well. The greatest gains were in Will County (up 38 percent) and McHenry County (up 25 percent). Transaction volume rose 18 percent in Cook, 22 percent in Kane, 8 percent in Lake and 1 percent in Kendall. In Chicago, home sales increased 18 percent. Combined sales of attached and detached homes in the Chicago area were up 4.2 percent from March (6,501 to 6,771 units) and 18.5 percent up from April 2011 (5,713 to 6,771 units).  Sale prices for homes have stabilized, as well.  In DuPage County, the …

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Housing Update: More Selling, But Still for Less

A RE/MAX report finds that DuPage County saw an increase of 9 percent in single family homes sold and an 18 percent increase in condos and townhomes sold from 2010.

A RE/MAX survey suggests that though more single-family homes and condos sold in October and November 2011 than in the same months last year, selling prices continue to be lower than last year.  DuPage County saw an increase of 9 percent single family homes in October and November from 2010 and an 18 percent increase in condos and townhomes in the same time period.  Kendall County saw the most growth in home sales from 2010, with a 34 percent increase. McHenry County saw a 77 percent increase in condo and townhome sales from 2010.  Across Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties, there was a 16 percent increase in single family home sales and a 24 increase in the sales of condos and townhomes.  The following data is for…

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