For single family homes in the $300,000 to $600,000 price range, here is how things have gone for the past 3 mos according to data from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois:

Total listings: 415

Available: 328

Closed: 49

Under Contract: 38

There are still way too many homes available, even in Arlington Hts.  The competition for well qualified buyers is fierce.  I can’t stress it enough:  the correct price is everything – once you are priced correctly you will sell no matter what type of market we are in.