Tags: housing market

National Housing-Market Statistics Show Some Ups and Some Down

TO FIND AN OPEN HOUSE IN GLENVIEW IL   NORTHBROOK IL OR  MORTON GROVE IL Photo: © Rolffimages – Dreamstime If you’re considering a change, it’s an ideal time to sell as inventory is still very low around Chicago and interest rates still remain steady at or around the 4.0% range.  As for those looking to buy, remember to… READ MORE

The National Housing Market Continues Upward Trend

The National Housing Market Continues Upward Trend

National home sales are at a three year high. After climbing steadily for the past three months, November’s Pending Home Sales Index rose 1.7 percent to 106.4. This is the highest the Index has reached since April 2010, when the deadline for the home buyer tax credit was approaching. But November’s increase isn’t due to… READ MORE

Experts Optimistic on Housing Recovery After Foreclosures Reach Five-year Low

Many people have failed to notice that the real estate market is starting to show surprising signs of strength. The latest piece of good news has come from a report by RealtyTrac, an internet company that specializes in the foreclosure market. According to their most recent numbers, year-over-year foreclosure filings fell by 16% in September,… READ MORE