• Cook County, IL Housing Market Update: July 2026,Redfin Economics Team

    Cook County, IL Housing Market Update: July 2026

    Key Takeaways Cook County home prices surged nearly 9% year over year in July—triple the national rate of 3%—as shrinking inventory fueled intense competition. The median sale price reached $396,338, up 8.6% year over year, while active listings fell 3% and nearly half of homes sold above asking. Na

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  • How Competitive is the Grayslake, IL Housing Market?,Christopher Paul

    How Competitive is the Grayslake, IL Housing Market?

    Grayslake, a city near Chicago, IL, is a highly competitive housing market. About 59% of homes sold above list price in the 3 months ending June 2026, with homes selling at 101% of asking on average. The National Picture Across the U.S., 24.6% of homes sold above list price in June 2026. Grayslake m

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  • How Competitive is the Buffalo Grove, IL Housing Market?,Christopher Paul

    How Competitive is the Buffalo Grove, IL Housing Market?

    Buffalo Grove, a city near Chicago, IL, is a highly competitive housing market. About 56% of homes sold above list price in the 3 months ending June 2026, with homes selling at 101% of asking on average. The National Picture Nationally, about 25% of homes sold above asking in June 2026 with a median

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