• 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 Algonquin, IL Housing Market?,Jenny Stokes Habetler

    How Competitive is the Algonquin, IL Housing Market?

    Algonquin, a city near Chicago, IL, is a highly competitive housing market. About 44% of homes sold above list price in the 3 months ending June 2026, and the typical home sold in just 47 days. The National Picture Nationally, 24.6% of homes sold above asking in June 2026, and the typical home spent

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  • How Competitive is the Barrington, IL Housing Market?,Jenny Stokes Habetler

    How Competitive is the Barrington, IL Housing Market?

    Barrington, a city near Chicago, IL, is a competitive housing market. About 35% of homes sold above list price in the 3 months ending June 2026, down from a year ago. The National Picture Across the country, about a quarter of homes sold above list price in June 2026. Barrington surpasses that rate—

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