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In the News May 7, 2026 by Dave Goddard

Market Pulse: Market Stats | Illinois REALTORS®

Here’s your daily real estate market update from Team Goddard, keeping Chicagoland buyers and sellers informed about what’s moving in today’s market.

Market Stats | Illinois REALTORS®

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What this means for Chicagoland: National trends don’t always apply directly to DuPage County and the greater Chicago suburbs. Our local market — particularly in Bartlett, Elgin, Schaumburg, Carol Stream, and Bloomingdale — tends to be more stable than coastal markets thanks to consistent local demand and relative affordability compared to national benchmarks.

Also in the News This Week

  • Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Illinois (MEDLISPRIIL) | FRED | St. Louis Fed — Graph and download economic data for Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Illinois (MEDLISPRIIL) from Jul 2016 to …
  • Chicago Housing Market: House Prices & Trends | Redfin — In March 2026, Chicago home prices were up 5.2% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $410K
  • April 2026 Chicago Western Suburbs Housing Market Updates — Option Premier — According to InfoSparks data as of April 2026, both detached and attached single-family homes across key suburbs are exp…

Have questions about how today’s market affects your plans? Dave and Candy are always available — call (630) 310-8315 or send a message.

Market data sourced from national real estate reporting. Local conditions may vary. Current as of May 07, 2026.