The Real Deal

Single Family 
Active listings:  247
Under contract:  35
Sold & Closed:   90
Average days on market:  232 

Condo/Townhomes
Active listings:  56
Under contract:  6
Sold & Closed:  21

Average days on market: 227

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Single Family 
Active listings:  151
Under contract:  16
Sold & Closed:   54
Average days on market:  160 

Condo/Towhomes
Active listings:  157
Under contract:  13
Sold & Closed:  48
Avg days on market: 131

Roselle homes and Real Estate are having the same results as other towns in our area.  Long market times, especially when sellers are asking too much for their homes.  Though there are closings, and the market times on the under contract listings are lower than on what is available.  Again showing the better priced homes are the ones that are able to sell right now.  Are you considering buying?  This may be one of the best times ever.  

Data from 1/1/08-6/30/08, courtesy of MRED MLS.

Single Family 
Active listings:  471
Under contract:  85
Sold & Closed:  175
Average days on market:  203

Condo/Towhomes
Active listings:   498
Under contract:  47
Sold & Closed:  119
Avg days on market: 167  

2008 is already 1/2 over and the numbers above show the results so far for Arlington Heights Real Estate. The numbers show the buyer’s market everyone knows we are working in.  That being said, there are still sales happening when the property is priced correctly for the condition and location.  Then when the right buyer comes along, they can’t pass up the house.  

Data is courtesy of MRED MLS and covers 1/1/08 - 6/30/08.

Single Family  
Active listings:   278
Under contract:  41
Sold & Closed:  95
Average days on market: 176  

Condo/Towhomes
Active listings:  242
Under contract:  32
Sold & Closed:  92
Avg days on market:  175

With 1/2 of 2008 now behind us, this is how things went for Streamwood Homes and Real Estate during the first part of the year.  You can still see the large over supply of listings for both homes and townhome/condos.  Just under 100 closings for both categories so far this year.  If you really need to sell, it can be done.  You just have to be extremely realistic with your price so that when the right buyer comes along he or she chooses your home over the others that are out there.

This data comes courtesy of MRED MLS and reflects activity from 1/1/08 - 6/30/08. 

Single Family                                             
Active listings:   611                                  
Under contract:  68                                   
Sold & Closed:  164                                   
Avg days on market: 228                    

Condo/Towhomes
Active listings:  173
Under contract:  30
Sold & Closed:  66
Avg days on market: 183  

Well, before you know it Santa will be here.  2008 is already 1/2 over for Crystal Lake homes and Real Estate!  The numbers above show the story of the year so far.  Too many listings and not enough buyers.  It is still true that you can sell if you have the equity to price your home correctly and set the right price. Then you’ll find that buyer who realizes your home is the best value for the condition and they’ll make an offer.   

This data comes courtesy of MRED MLS and reflects activity from 1/1/08 - 6/30/08. 

Single Family 
Active listings:  364
Under contract:  48
Sold & Closed:   121
Avg days on market: 184        

Condo/Coach home
Active listings:    444
Under contract:   61
Sold & Closed:   125
Avg days on market: 209

Townhome
Active listings:  273
Under contract:  25
Sold & Closed:  79
Avg days on market:  219 

The first 1/2 of 2008 is already behind us!  You can see the first 1/2 numbers for Palatine Real Estate and homes above show the dramatic over supply of listings compared to what has actually gone under contract and closed so far this year.  This continues to be one of the best times ever to buy, and most of what we have seen sell has been the lowest priced for the condition property.  The listings that are priced with the average just sit among all the choices while buyers wait for sellers to reduce to the market value.  The theme for 2008 continues:  If you don’t need to sell, don’t!  If you are even remotely considering buying, get out there and do it!

This data comes courtesy of MRED MLS and covers 1/1/08 to 6/30/08.

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