Fox Valley area of Illinois home prices March 1st

Fox Valley area of Illinois home prices March 1st

Fox Valley area of Illinois home prices March 1st.  Sunny and 30 degrees right now.  This morning there was some flurries.  Nothing that you can see.  We should see 40’s to 50’s this next week.

New listing this week are consistent.  156 this week compared to 162 the previous week.

Closed listing this week are up.  159 this week compared to 125 the previous week.

Here are the communities that had the most activity this week.

Aurora New-22 $224,000-$625,000

            Closed-19 $232,000-$708,066

Bolingbrook New-9 $255,000-$449,900

                   Closed-10 $300,000-$615,000

Elgin New-19 $274,900-$740,000

         Closed-21 $240,000-$757,500

Naperville New-27 $415,000-$2,480,000

                 Closed-14 $275,000-$1,200,000

St Charles New-13 $324,800-$2,400,000

                  Closed-13 $181,000-$1,725,000

Other communities had activity this week.  Check the photo above to see which communities and their price ranges.

Financing used, median price, and 2,000 SF or more

 

Median list price this week $441,305, last week $468,900.

Closed median price this week $439,000, last week $410,000

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Conventional financing was used to close on 117 homes this week at median price $450,000 with 59 days average market time, last week 87 homes at median price 440,000 with 43 days average market time.

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Conventional financing used to close for week ending March 1st
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Conventional financing used to close for week ending February 22nd

Cash was used to close on 20 homes this week at median price $432,500 with 35 days average market time, last week 20 homes at median price $417,500 with 65 days average market time.

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Cash used to close for week ending March 1st
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Cash used to close for week ending February 22nd

FHA financing was used to close on 20 homes this week at median price $312,500 with 60 days average market time, last week 13 homes at median price $280,000 with 46 days average market time.

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FHA financing used to close for week ending March 1st
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FHA financing used to close for week ending February 22nd

VA financing was used to close on 3 homes this week at median price $315,000 with 19 days average market time, last week 5 homes at median price $469,900 with 56 days average market time.

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VA financing used to close for week ending March 1st
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VA financing used to close for week ending February 22nd

2,000 SF or more closed on 91 homes this week at median price $545,000 with 65 days average market time, last week 66 homes at median price $534,000 with 44 days average market time.  Minimum price this week $181,000, last week $280,000.

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2,000 SF or more for week ending March 1st
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2,000 SF or more for week ending February 22nd

Over 73 percent of homes closed this week used conventional financing.  FHA financing was used on the same amount as cash this week.  FHA is usually lower.

Under contract this week

Fox Valley area of Illinois home prices March 1st-Under contract this week

Homes under contract this week are up slightly.  163 this week compared to 145 the previous week.

Here are the communities that seller’s accepted the most contracts.

Aurora-23                   Bolingbrook-14

Elgin-23                       Naperville-23

Plainfield-19

No short sales were accepted by seller’s this week.

Seller’s accepted contracts that are contingent on the buyer closing on their current home.  2 with a kick-out clause of 72 hours and 4 with 48 hours.

Also, seller’s accepted contracts that are contingent on the buyer selling and closing on their current home.  3 with a kick-out clause of 72 hours, 2 with 48 hours, and 1 with 24 hours.

Under contract median price this week $435,000 with 56 days average market time, last week $439,900 with 49 days average market time.

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Under contract stats for week ending March 1st
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Under contract stats for week ending February 22nd

2025 by the month

Month         New   Closed   Under contract

January            585        570            652

February          609        504            590

Totals        1194    1074      1242

Check back with us every Saturday for the real estate market update for the Fox Valley area of Illinois.

At the end of each month we will also take a look back at 2024 and 2023.

Contact us

Call us at 630-503-6555 with all your real estate questions.  Your goal is our goal.

Here are some guides from the National Association of REALTORS.  Scroll down to see the guides and some videos there that cover from beginning to end of the process.

You can also request a home valuation, sign up for email alerts, and search for a home anytime.

All data provided today was downloaded from our MLS, MRED, LLC.  It changes throughout the day.

Fox Valley area of Illinois home prices March 1st.  Have an awesome week!

Kristine Heiman, Designated Managing Broker

SFR, SRS, SRES, AHWD

Best Homes Fox Valley

200 Webster St

Montgomery, IL 60538

630-503-6555 Ext 101

Fox Valley area of Illinois home prices February 22nd

Fox Valley area of Illinois price ranges February 22nd

Fox Valley area of Illinois home prices February 22nd.  Cloudy and 34 degrees today, but this next week it is going to be in the 40’s.  It is going to be a heat wave!

 New listings this week are up slightly.  162 this week compared to 140 the previous week.

Closed listings are also up slightly.  125 this week compared to 100 the previous week.

Aurora New-20 $219,900-$789,900

            Closed-20 $205,000-$648,103

Bolingbrook New-15 $275,000-$870,845

                    Closed-12 $250,850-$835,000

Elgin New-17 $228,890-$750,000

         Closed-15 $124,000-$712,310

Naperville New-35 $340,000-$4,890,000

                 Closed-13 $459,700-$899,000

Plainfield New-23 $274,900-$750,000

                Closed-11 $220,000-$784,464

St Charles New 8 $425,000-$1,399,900

                  Closed-10 $325,000-$800,000

These are the communities with the most activity this week.  To see other communities that also had activity look at the photo above and their price ranges.

Financing used, median prices, and 2,000 SF or more

Median list price this week $468,900, last week $460,945.

Closed median price this week $410,000, last week $442,500.

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Stats for week ending February 22nd

Conventional financing was used to close on 87 homes this week at median price $440,000 with 43 days average market time, last week 68 homes at median price $444,995 with 45 days average market time.

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Conventional financing used to close for week ending February 22nd

Cash was used to close on 20 homes this week at median price $417,500 with 65 days average market time, last week 18 homes at median price $470,549 with 84 days average market time.

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Cash used to close for week ending February 22nd

FHA financing was used to close on 13 homes this week at median price $280,000 with 46 days average market time, last week 8 homes at median price $435,250 with 39 days average market time.

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FHA financing used to close for week ending February 22nd

VA financing was used to close on 5 homes this week at median price $469,900 with 56 days average market time, last week 6 homes at median price $376,500 with 104 days average market time.

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VA financing used to close for week ending February 22nd

2,000 SF or more closed on 66 homes this week at median price $524,000 with 44 days average market time, last week 56 homes at median price $536,700 with 81 days average market time.  Minimum price this week $280,000, last week $328,000.

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2,000 SF or more closed for week ending February 22nd

69.6% of homes closed using conventional financing this week.

Under contract this week

Fox Valley area of Illinois home prices February 22nd-Under contract this week

Homes that went under contract this week are consistent.  145 this week compared to 139 the previous week.

Aurora-11                     Elgin-11

Naperville-21                Plainfield-19

These are the communities seller’s accepted the most contracts.  Other communities saw activity this week.  You can see in the photo above.

2 short sales were accepted by seller’s this week.  Both of them were in Bolingbrook.

Seller’s accepted contracts that are contingent on the buyer closing on their current home.  1 with a kick-out clause of 72 hours and 2 with 48 hours.

Also, seller’s accepted contracts that are contingent on the buyer selling and closing on their current home.  1 with a kick-out clause of 72 hours and 2 with 48 hours.

Under contract median price this week $439,900 with 49 days average market time, last week $409,000 with 46 days average market time.

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Under contract stats for week ending February 22nd

2023 by the month

Month         New   Closed   Under contract

January            585        570             652

February          453        345             427       

Totals        1038     915       1079

Check back with us every Saturday for the real estate market update for the Fox Valley area of Illinois.  

At the end of the month we will also take a look back at 2024 and 2023 so you have something to compare to.

Contact us

Call us at 630-503-6555 with all your real estate questions.  Your goal if our goal.

You can go to the National Association of REALTORS to get some great information from the guides listed there.  Everything from working with a REALTOR, to financing, closing costs, earnest money, buying your first home, and steps between signing and closing.  Scroll down to find the guides.

You can also request a home valuation, sign-up for email alerts, and search for a home.

All data provided today was downloaded from our MLS, MRED, LLC.  It changes throughout the day.

Fox Valley area of Illinois home prices February 22nd.  Have an awesome week!  The weather looks great for next week.

Best Homes Fox Valley

200 Webster St

Montgomery, IL 60538

630-503-6555 Ext 101

Fox Valley area of Illinois home prices February 8th

Fox Valley area of Illinois price ranges February 8th

Fox Valley area of Illinois home prices February 8th.  Lightly snowing and 30 degrees right now.  21-35 for highs this next week with 3-22 degrees for lows.  Winter continues.

New listings this week are up.  151 this week compared to 126 the previous week.

Closed listings are slightly down.  120 this week compared to 139 the previous week.

Take a look at the communities with the most activity this week.

Aurora New-16 $309,900-$974,596

             Closed-17 $157,500-$720,000

Elgin New-10 $295,000-$1,000,000

          Closed-16 $165,000-$686,425

Naperville New-19 $364,900-$3,900,000

                   Closed-9 $485,000-$1,250,000

Plainfield New-43 $328,000-$929,000

                  Closed-18 $199,900-$680,000

Check out the photo above for the other communities that had activity this week and their price ranges.

Financing used, median prices, and 2,000 SF or more

Median list price this week $465,000, last week $449,900.

Closed median price this week $433,495, last week $410,000.

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Stats for week ending February 8th

Conventional financing was used to close on 78 homes this week at median price $452,500 with 40 days average market time, last week 90 homes at median price $412,495 with 60 days average market time.

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Conventional financing used to close for week ending February 8th

Cash was used to close on 24 homes this week at median price $418,750 with 59 days average market time, last week 27 homes at median price $474,125 with 76 days average market time.

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Cash used to close for week ending February 8th

FHA financing used to close on 12 homes this week at median price $332,500 with 58 days average market time, last week 17 homes at median price $322,000 with 44 days average market time.

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FHA financing used to close for week ending February 8th

VA financing was used to close on 3 homes this week at median price $500,000 with 51 days average market time, last week 3 homes at median price $735,000 with 37 days average market time.

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VA financing used to close for week ending February 8th

2,000 SF or more closed on 68 homes this week at median price $504,842 with 51 days average market time, last week 84 homes at median price $541,995 with 71 days average market time.  Minimum price this week $275,000, last week $239,900.

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2,000 SF or more closed for week ending February 8th

65 % of homes closed this week using conventional financing.

Under contract this week

Fox Valley area of Illinois home prices February 8th-Under contract this week

Homes that went under contract this week are pretty consistent.  143 this week compared to 155 the previous week.

Here are the communities seller’s accepted the most contracts.

Aurora-16                 Elgin-12

Naperville-20            Plainfield-18

St Charles-11

1 short sale was accepted this week by a seller.  It was in Plainfield.

Seller’s accepted contracts that are contingent on the buyer closing on their current home  1 with a kick-out clause of 72 hours, 1 with 48 hours, and 2 with 24 hours.

Also, seller’s accepted contracts that are contingent on the buyer selling and closing on their current home.  2 with a kick-out clause of 72 hours. 1 we do not know the hours for the kick-out.

Median price of homes that went under contract this week $429,900 with 44 days average market time, last week median price $409,990 with 61 days average market time.

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Under contract stats for week ending February 8th

2025 by the month

Month        New   Closed   Under contract

January           585       570             652

February          151        120             143

Totals         736     690        795

Check back with us every Saturday for the real estate market update for the Fox Valley area of Illinois.  

At the end of each month we will also take a look back at 2024 and 2023 so you have something to compare to.

Contact us

Call us at 630-503-6555 with all your real estate questions.  Your goal is our goal.

New rules since August 17th.  We need a buyer’s brokerage agreement signed before showing any homes.

You can go to the National Association of REALTORS website and look at the guides provided there for some great information.  Scroll down to see the guides and there is some videos as well.

You can also request a home valuation, sign-up for email alerts, and search for a home.

All data provided today was downloaded from our MLS, MRED, LLC.  It changes throughout the day.

Fox Valley area of Illinois home prices February 8th.  Have an awesome week!

Kristine Heiman, Designated Managing Broker

SFR, SRS, SRES, AHWD

Best Homes Fox Valley

200 Webster St

Montgomery, IL 60538

630-503-6555 Ext 101

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Fox Valley area of Illinois home prices February 1st.  Partly cloudy today and 33 degrees.  50 tomorrow and 47 Monday then back to the 30’s for a high.  Lows from 18-35 this next week.

New listings this week are up.  126 this week compared to 103 the previous week.

Closed listings are also up.  139 this week compared to 96 the previous week.

Here are the communities with the most activity this week in the Fox Valley area.

Aurora New-17 $159,900-$895,000

            Closed-11 $183,000-$395,000

Elgin New-14 $259,900-$729,000

         Closed-16 $205,000-$850,000

Naperville New-16 $499,900-$1,800,000

                 Closed-15 $401,000-$2,825,000

Oswego New-3 $300,000-$670,000

             Closed-15 $255,000-$640,000

Plainfield New-22 $299,900-$679,900

                Closed-19 $252,500-$773,779

St Charles New-6 $665,000-$1,195,000

                  Closed-15 $395,000-$1,842,500

The photo above shows the other communities that had activity this week and their price ranges.

Financing used, median prices, and 2,000 SF or more

Median list price this week $449,900, last week $436,610.

Closed median price this week $410,000, last week $420,000.

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Stats for week ending February 1st

Conventional financing was used to close on 90 homes this week at median price $412,495 with 60 days average market time, last week 63 homes at median price $469,150 with 52 days average market time.

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Conventional financing used to close for week ending February 1st

Cash was used to close on 27 homes this week at median price $474,125 with 76 days average market time, last week 23 homes this week at median price $410,000 with 79 days average market time.

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Cash used to close for week ending February 1st

FHA financing was used to close on 17 homes this week at median price $322,000 with 44 days average market time, last week 10 homes at median price $314,950 with 108 days average market time.

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FHA financing used to close for week ending February 1st

VA financing was used to close on 3 homes this week at median price $735,000 with 37 days average market time, last week 1 home at $365,500 with 46 days average market time.

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VA financing used to close for week ending February 1st

2,000 SF or more closed on 84 homes this week at median price $541,995 with 71 days average market time, last week 58 homes at median price $499,995 with 75 days average market time.  Minimum price this week $239,900, last week $311,000.

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2,000 SF or more closed for week ending February 1st

Just under 65% of homes closed this week using conventional financing.  Conventional financing and cash combined made up just over 84 %.

Under contract this week

Fox Valley area of Illinois home prices February 1st-Under contract this week

Homes that went under contract this week are consistent.  155 this week compared to 160 the previous week.

Here re the communities that seller’s accepted the most contracts this week.

Aurora-19                  Bolingbrook-20

Elgin-12                      Naperville-19

Plainfield-24              St Charles-12

No short sales accepted by seller’s this week.

Seller’s accepted contracts that are contingent on the buyer closing on their current home.  4 with a kick-out clause of 72 hours and 4 with 48 hours.

Also, seller’s accepted contracts that are contingent on the buyer selling and closing on their current home.  1 with a kick-out clause of 72 hours and 2 with 24 hours.

Under contract median price this week $409,990 with 61 days average market time, last week $417,450 with 52 days average market time.

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Under contract stats for week ending February 1st 

2025 by the month and a look back at 2024 and 2023

2025

Month         New   Closed   Under contract

January           588        570             652

2024

January           576        523             599

2023

January           483        326             470

This  year we are ahead of the last couple of years.  I hope it continues.

Check back with us every Saturday for the real estate market update for the Fox Valley area of Illinois.

Contact us

Call us at 630-503-6555 with all your real estate questions.  Your goal is our goal.

If you are thinking about buying or selling a home here are some great guides to look at here. Scroll down to the guides.

You can also request a home valuationsign-up for email alerts, and search for a home.

Other things you might be interested in down payment assistance and IHDA programs.

All data provided today was downloaded from our MLS, MRED, LLC.  It changes throughout the day.

Fox Valley area of Illinois home prices February 1st.  Have an awesome week!

Kristine Heiman, Designated Managing Broker

SFR, SRS, SRES, AHWD

Best Homes Fox Valley

200 Webster St

Montgomery, IL 60538

630-503-6555 Ext 101

 

Fox Valley area of Illinois home prices January 25th

Fox Valley area of Illinois home prices January 25th

Fox Valley area of Illinois home prices January 25th.  It is a gorgeous sunny day today.  39 with highs this next week from 29-42 and lows from 14-34.

New listings this week are down.  103 this week compared to 138 the previous week.

Closed listing are down slightly.  96 this week compared to 109 the previous week.

See the communities this week with the most activity and their price ranges.

Aurora New-14 $199,900-$629,000

            Closed-10 $145,000-$583,702

Elgin New-12 $280,000-$769,760

         Closed-11 $255,000-$550,000

Naperville New-17 $415,000-$2,999,000

                 Closed-5 $435,495-$1,025,000

Plainfield New-18 $280,000-$665,000

                Closed-14 $311,000-$595,000

Photo above shows other communities that also had activity this week and their price ranges.

Financing used, median price, and 2,000 SF or more

Median list price this week $436,610, last week $429,900.

Closed median price this week $420,000, last week $424,786.

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Stats for week ending January 25th

Conventional financing was used to close on 63 homes this week at median price $469,150 with 52 days average market time, last week 74 homes at median price $462,500 with 41 days average market time.

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Conventional financing used to close for week ending January 25th

Cash was used to close on 23 homes this week at median price $410,000 with 79 days average market time, last week 18 homes at median price $307,500 with 38 days average market time.

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Cash used to close for week ending January 25th 

FHA financing was used to close on 10 homes this week at median price $314,950 with 108 days average market time, last week 13 homes at median price $350,000 with 79 days average market time.

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FHA financing used to close for week ending January 25th

VA financing was used to close on 1 home this week at $365,500 with 46 days average market time, last week 3 homes at median price $560,000 with 49 days average market time.

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VA financing used to close for week ending January 25th

2,000 SF or more closed on 58 homes at median price $499,995 with 75 days average market time, last week 67 homes at median price $496,500 with 49 days average market time.  Minimum price this week $311,000, last week $180,000.

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2,000 SF or more closed for week ending January 25th

Over 65% of homes closed this week using conventional financing.  If you had cash to that it is over 89%.  That doesn’t leave much room for FHA financing.

Under contract this week

Fox Valley area of Illinois home prices January 25th-Under contract this week

Homes that went under contract this week are up slightly.  160 this week compared to 144 the previous week.

Here are the communities seller’s accepted the most contracts.

Aurora-25                          Bolingbrook-22

Elgin-15                              Naperville-16

Oswego-10                         Plainfield-23

No short sales were accepted by seller’s this week.

Seller’s accepted contracts that are contingent on the buyer closing on their current home.  1 with a kick-out clause of 72 hours and 3 with 48 hours.

Also, seller’s accepted contracts thar are contingent on the buyer selling and closing on their current home.  2 with a kick-out clause of 72 hours and 2 with 48 hours.

That is only 8 out of 160 homes that went under contract that have a home contingency.

Under contract this week median price $417,450 with 52 days average, last week $398,750 with 50 days average market time.

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Under contract stats for week ending January 25th

2025 by the month

Month          New   Closed   Under contract

January             459        431             497

Check back with us every Saturday for the Fox Valley area of Illinois home prices real estate update.

At the end of each month we will also take a look back at 2024 and 2023 so you have something to compare to.

Contact us

Call us at 630-503-6555 with all your real estate questions.  Your goal is our goal.

Here are some consumer guides that might answer some of your questions from the National Association of REALTORS here.  These are for either a buyer or seller. Scroll down to see the guides.

You can also click on these to take you to the information request a home valuationsign-up for email alerts, search for a homeIHDA programs, and down payment assistance.

Also ask your lender to see if they have any programs that might help you.

All data provided today was downloaded from our MLS, MRED, LLC.  It changes throughout the day as agents upload their information.

Fox Valley area of Illinois home prices January 25th.  Have an awesome week!

Kristine Heiman, Designated Managing Broker

 SFR, SRS, SRES, AHWD

Best Homes Fox Valley

200 Webster St

Montgomery, IL 60538

630-503-6555 Ext 101

Fox Valley home prices January 4th

Fox Valley home prices January 4th

Fox Valley home prices January 4th. 23 degrees and sunny right now with clear skies.  For the next week the highs will be between 25-31 degrees with the lows from 8-23 degrees.  Winter has arrived.  I hope all of you enjoyed bringing in the new year.

New listings almost doubled from last week.  84 new listings this week compared to 48 the previous week.

Closed listings are up.  110 this week compared to 76 the previous week.

2 weeks in a row with holidays really have the numbers off.  Hopefully 2025 will bring more new listings in every price range so more people can participate in homeownership.

Here are the communities with the most activity this week.

Aurora New-14 $170,000-$699,900

            Closed-11 $88,000-$650,000

Elgin New-14 $75,000-$629,990

         Closed-8 $334,000-$750,000

Naperville New-7 $400,000-$995,900

                 Closed-16 $365,000-$1,736,335

Plainfield New-6 $335,000-$730,000

                Closed-14 $291,000-$800,000

Other communities had activity.  Please look at the photo above to see their price ranges.

Financing used, median prices, and 2,000 SF or more

Median list price this week $427,450, last week $429,945.

Closed median price this week $425,000, last week $425,000.

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Stats for week ending January 4th

Conventional financing was used to close on 82 homes this week at median price $442,500 with 37 days average market time, last week 56 homes at median price $428,450 with 57 days average market time.

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Conventional financing used to close for week ending January 4th

Cash was used to close on 14 homes this week at median price $378,750 with 33 days average market time, last week 12 homes at median price $382,500 with 36 days average market time.

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Cash used to close for week ending January 4th

FHA financing was used to close on 11 homes this week at median price $372,000 with 41 days average market time, last week 5 homes at median price $370,000 with 98 days average market time.

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FHA financing used to close for week ending January 4th

VA financing was used to close on 2 homes this week at median price $550,625 with 35 days average market time, last week 2 homes at median price $469,750 39 days average market time.

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VA financing used to close for week ending January 4th

2,000 SF or more closed on 64 homes this week at median price $490,000 with 44 days average market time, last week 45 homes at median price $487,000 with 67 days average market time.  Minimum price this week $250,000, last week $295,000.

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2,000 SF or more closed for week ending January 4th

74.5% of homes closed using conventional financing this week.  58% of them were at least 2,000 SF or more.

Under contract this week

Fox Valley home prices January 4th-Under contract this week

90 homes this week went under contract, last week 82.  I hope this increases now that we are passed the last 2 weeks of short weeks because of the holidays.

Communities that seller’s accepted contracts this week.

Aurora-11               Elgin-11

Plainfield-14

1 short sale was accepted by a seller this week.  It was in Plainfield.

Seller’s accepted contracts that are contingent on the buyer closing on their current home.  3 with a kick-out clause of 72 hours, 1 with 48 hours, and 1 with 24 hours.

Also, seller’s accepted contracts that are contingent on the buyer selling and closing on their current home.  2 with a kick-out clause of 72 hours, 3 with 48 hours, and 1 with 24 hours.

That is only 11 homes out of 90 that have contingencies on the buyer closing or selling and closing on their current home.

Under contract median price this week $414,200 with 67 days average market time, last week $399,450 with 49 days average market time.

Under contract stats 010425
Under contract stats for week ending January 4th

2025 by the month

Month        New   Closed   Under contract

January       84         110               90

Next week will be the first full week of 2025.

Check back every Saturday for the real estate market update for the Fox Valley area of Illinois.

At the end of each month we will also take a look back at 2024 and 2023 so you have something to compare to.

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All data provided today was from our MLS, MRED, LLC.  It changes throughout the day.

Fox Valley home prices January 4th.  Happy New Year!  Have an awesome week!

Kristine Heiman, Designated Managing Broker

SFR, SRS, SRES, AHWD

Best Homes Fox Valley

200 Webster St

Montgomery, IL 60538

630-503-6555 Ext 101

Fox Valley home prices December 28th

Fox Valley home prices December 28th

Fox Valley home prices December 28th.  51 degrees and partly sunny today.  Next week it will be a total different story.  Highs ranging from 24 to 45 and lows from 13 to 34.  Those new gloves and hats will come in handy for sure.

New listing this week are way down.  48 this week compared to 81 the previous week.

Closed listings are also way down.  76 this week compared to 194 the previous week.

Here are the communities with the most activity this week.

Aurora New-5 $235,000-$549,000

            Closed-10 $95,000-$700,000

Elgin New-4 $325,900-$559,990

         Closed-11 $95,900-$701,125

Plainfield New-13 $405,000-$601,990

                Closed-9 $335,000-$717,989

Other communities had activity this week.  Check the photo above for them and the price ranges.

Financing used, median prices, and 2,000 SF or more

Median list price this week $429,945, last week $412,700.

Closed median price this week $425,000, last week $410,000.

Stats 122824
Stats for week ending December 28th

Conventional financing was used to close on 56 homes this week at median price $428,450 with 57 days average market time, last week 132 homes at median price $425,000 with 39 days average market time.

Conv 122824
Conventional financing used to close for week ending December 28th

Cash was used to close on 12 homes this week at median price $382,500 with 36 days average market time, last week 29 homes at median price $365,000  with 39 days average market time.

Cash 122824
Cash used to close for week ending December 28th

FHA financing was used to close on 5 homes this week at median price $370,000 with 98 days average market time, last week 23 homes at median price $325,000 with 28 days average market time.

FHA 122824
FHA financing used to close for week ending December 28th

VA financing was used to close on 2 homes this week at median price $469,750 with 39 days average market time, last week 9 homes at median price $629,000 with 173 days average market time.

VA 122824
VA financing used to close for week ending December 28th

2,000 SF or more closed on 45 homes this week at median price $487,000 with 67 days average market time, last week 114 homes at median price $520,000 with 52 days average market time.  Minimum price this week $295,000, last week $205,000.

2000 SF or more 122824
2,000 SF or more closed for week ending December 28th

Over 73 percent of homes closed this week using conventional financing.

Under contract this week

Fox Valley home prices December 28th-Under contract this week

Short and sweet this week with the holidays.

Homes that went under contract this week are down.  82 this week compared to 126 the previous week.

Aurora-15                     Elgin-10

Plainfield-13

No short sales were accepted by seller’s this week.

Seller’s accepted contracts that are contingent on the buyers selling and closing on their current home.  2 with a kick-out clause of 48 hours.

Median price of homes that went under contract this week $399,450 with 49 days average market time, last week $398,200 with 68 days average market time.

2024 by the month and a look back at 2023, and 2022.

2024

Month          New   Closed   Under contract

January              576       523            599

February            637        416            691

March                 674       612            792

April                   800       688            801

May                   1077     1002          1075

June                  1009      906            918

July                   1173     1050          1094

August                883      858            725

September         849       734           777

October             990       936           878

November           587       659           601

December           345       600           541

Totals          9600   8984      9492

2023 

January              483       326            470

February            630       526            789

March                555       558             726

April                   710       617             755

May                    735      603              816

June                 1030     1059             926

July                    765      745             805

August               869       988             915

September         684       621             623

October             639       568             549

November          601        720             610

December          249        497            363

Totals         7950    7828       8347

2022

January              422       492            623

February            523       520            724

March                734       904            890

April                 1168       966           1334

May                  1101        893             806

June                 1295     1409            1234

July                   955       932              908

August              1019      1134            1062

September         730       733             698

October             699        612             646

November          574        764             624

December          257        524             322

Totals         9477    9883       9871

New listings are better this year than the other 2 years.  Closed listings are better than 2023 but not as good as 2022.  Hopefully 2025 will be even better. 

Contact us

Call us at 630-503-6555 with all your real estate questions.  Your goal is our goal.

Here is some information that might be helpful to you.  Click on everything that is bold and underlined to take you to the information.

You can also request a home valuation, sign-up for email alerts, and search for a home anytime.

All data provided today was downloaded from our MLS, MRED, LLC.  It changes throughout the day as agents upload their information.

Fox Valley home prices December 28th.  Have an awesome New Year’s Eve!  See you in 2025.

Kristine Heiman, Designated Managing Broker

SFR, SRS, SRES, AHWD

Best Homes Fox Valley

200 Webster St

Montgomery, IL 60538

630-503-6555 Ext 101

Fox Valley home prices December 21st

Fox Valley home prices December 21st

Fox Valley home prices December 21st.  25 degrees and sunny today but it will get up to 50 by next Saturday.

New listings this week are down.  81 this week compared to 95 the previous week.

Closed listings this week are up.  194 this week compared to 171 the previous week.

Here are the communities with the most activity this week.

Aurora New-9 $80,000-$552,061

            Closed-23 $217,000-$539,470

Bolingbrook New-9 $315,000-$726,068

                    Closed-11 $258,000-$945,331

Elgin New-5 $288,000-$574,990

         Closed-22 $130,000-$624,990

Naperville New-5 $498,189-$1,649,900

                 Closed-22 $365,000-$1,675,000

Oswego New-1 $440,000 

             Closed-10 $354,990-$615,000

Plainfield New-17 $379,9990-$642,530

                Closed-24 $299,000-$850,000

St Charles New-6 $325,000-$725,000

                  Closed-10 $300,000-$1,300,000

Other communities had activity this week.  You can see them in the photo above with their price ranges.

Financing most used, median prices, and 2,000 SF or more

Median list price this week $412,700, last week $435,720.

Closed median price this week $410,000, last week $435,000.

Stats 122124
Stats for week ending December 21st

Conventional financing was used to close on 132 homes this week at median price $425,000 with 39 days average market time, last week 131 homes at median price $435,000 with 55 days average market time.

Conv 122124
Conventional financing used to close for week ending December 21st

Cash was used to close on 29 homes this week at median price $365,000 with 39 days average market time, last week 24 homes at median price $512,500 with 33 days average market time.

Cash 122124
Cash used to close for week ending December 21st

FHA financing was used to close on 23 homes this week at median price $325,000 with 28 days average market time, last week 10 homes at median price $357,500 with 32 days average market time.

FHA 122124
FHA financing used to close for week ending December 21st

VA financing was used to close on 9 homes this week at median price $629,000 with 173 days average market time, last week 4 homes at median price $438,750 with 98 days average market time.

VA 122124
VA financing used to close for week ending December 21st

2,000 SF or more closed on 114 homes this week at median price $520,000 with 52 days average market time, last week 100 homes at median price $525,000 with 54 days average market time.  Minimum price this week $205,000, last week $300,000.

2000 SF or more 122124
2,000 SF or more closed for week ending December 21st

Conventional financing continues to be the most used way to finance a home.  Cash buyers are still 2nd in the way to close on a home.

Under contract this week

Fox Valley home prices December 21st-Under contract this week

Homes that went under contract this week are the same amount as the week before.  126 both weeks.

Here are the communities that seller’s accepted the most contracts this week.

Aurora-17                        Elgin-18

Naperville-14                   Oswego-11

Plainfield-20

2 short sales were accepted by seller’s this week. Both of them were in Plainfield.

Seller’s accepted contracts that are contingent on the buyer closing on their current home.  1 with a kick-out clause of 72 hours and 1 with 24 hours.

Also, seller’s accepted contracts that are contingent on the buyer selling and closing on their current home.  1 with a kick-out clause of 72 hours and 2 with 48 hours.

Median price of homes that went under contract this week $398,200 with 68 days average market time, last week $388,450 with 54 days average market time.

Under contract stats 122124
Under contract stats for week ending December 21st

2024 by the month

Month       New   Closed   Under contract

January         576       523             599

February       637       416              691

March           674       612              792

April             800       688              801

May             1077      1002            1075

June            1009       906              918

July             1173      1050            1094

August          883       858              725

September    849       734              777

October        990       936              878

November     587       659              601

December     297       524              459

Totals      9552   8908        9410

Check back with us every Saturday for the real estate market update for the Fox Valley area of Illinois.  At the  end of each month we will take a look back at 2023 and 2022.  Next week is the last full week of the year. 

Contact us

Call us at 630-503-6555 with all your real estate questions.  Your goal is our goal.

Check out these great resources by clicking on everything that is bold and underlined to take you to the information.

Some lenders also have programs to help.  You need to ask.

You can also request a home valuationsign-up for email alerts, and search for a home anytime.

All data provided today was downloaded from our MLS, MRED, LLC.  It changes throughout the day as agents upload their information.

Fox Valley home prices December 21st.  Have an awesome week!  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you!

Kristine Heiman, Designated Managing Broker

SFR, SRS, SRES, AHWD

Best Homes Fox Valley

200 Webster St

Montgomery, IL 60538

630-503-6555 Ext 101

Fox Valley home prices December 14th

Fox Valley home prices December 14th

 Fox Valley home prices December 14th.  37 and raining today.  We will go up to 46 on Monday and then downhill from there to a high of 24.  Not bad for a couple of weeks before Christmas.

New listings this week are way down.  95 this week compared to 121 the previous week.

Closed listings are up.  171 this week compared to 159 the previous week.

Here are the communities with the most activity this week.

Aurora New-11 $179,900-$539,681

             Closed-16 $135,000-$691,329

Bolingbrook New-7 $334,900-$650,000

                      Closed-12 $226,000-$909,742

Elgin New-6 $250,000-$495,000

          Closed-14 $195,000-$768,000

Naperville New-10 $479,900-$975,000

                   Closed-18 $390,000-$1,755,000

Oswego New-8 $350,000-$643,490

               Closed-11 $290,000-$625,770

Plainfield New-20 $345,000-$839,000

                 Closed-24 $308,000-$830,303

South Elgin New-1 $239,000

                    Closed-13 $267,000-$807,345

St Charles New-5 $340,000-$1,550,000

                  Closed-14 $260,000-$874,000

Other communities had activity.  You can see them and their price ranges in the photo above.

Financing most used, median prices, and 2,000 SF or more

Median list price this week $435,720, last week $435,995.

Closed median price this week $435,000, last week $423,255.

Stats 121424
Stats for week ending December 14th

Conventional financing was used to close on 131 homes this week at median price $435,000 with 55 days average market time, last week 118 homes at median price $419,127 with 36 days average market time.

Conv 121424
Conventional financing used to close for week ending December 14th

Cash was used to close on 24 homes this week at median price $512,500 with 33 days average market time, last week 27 homes at median price $440,000 with 48 days average market time.

Cash 121424
Cash used to close for week ending December 14th

FHA financing was used to close on 10 homes this week at median price $357,500 with 32 days average market time, last week 11 homes at median price $350,000 with 25 days average market time.

 

FHA 121424
FHA financing used to close for week ending December 14th

VA financing was used to close on 4 homes this week at median price $438,750 with 98 days average market time, last week 2 homes at median price $351,500 with 34 days average market time.

VA 121424
VA financing used to close for week ending December 14th

2,000 SF or more closed on 100 homes this week at median price $525,000 with 54 days average market time, last week 89 homes at median price $519,500 with 41 days average market time.  Minimum price this week $300,000, last week $317,000.

2000 SF or more 121424
2,000 SF or more closed for week ending December 14th

Every week the inventory of homes is different.

This week over 76 percent of homes used conventional financing to close on a home.  As long as we are in a seller’s market I do not see this changing.

Under contract this week

Homes that went under contract this week are up slightly.  126 this week compared to 107 the previous week.

Fox Valley home prices December 14th-Under contract this week

Aurora-14                     Elgin-13

Naperville-11                Plainfield-13

1 short sale was accepted by a seller this week.  It was in Sycamore.

Seller’s accepted contracts that are contingent on the buyer closing on their current home.  2 with a kick-out clause of 72 hours and 4 with 48 hours.

Also, seller’s accepted contracts that are contingent on the buyer selling and closing on their current home.  2 with a kick-out clause of 72 hours and also 2 with 48 hours.

Median price of homes that went under contract this week $388,450 with 54 days average market time, last week $429,900 with 65 days average market time.

Under contract stats 121424
Under contract stats for week ending December 14th

2024 by the month

Month               New   Closed   Under contract

January              576       523            599 

February             637      416            691

March                 674       612            792

April                   800      688            801

May                   1077    1002           1075

June                  1009     906             918

July                    1173    1050           1094

August               883      858             725

September         849      734             777

October              990      936            878

November           587     659             601

December            216     330             333

Totals                 9471   8714           9284

Check back with us every Saturday for the real estate market update for the Fox Valley area of Illinois.  At the end of each month we also take a look back at 2023 and 2022.

Contact us

Call us at 630-503-6555 with all your real estate questions.  Your goal is our goal.

Click on everything that is bold and underlined to take you to this information.

You can also request a home valuationsign-up for email alerts, and search for a home anytime.

There is a big difference between a home inspection, city/village inspection, and appraisal.  Please ask me to explain it to you.  There is a lot to go over.  You need to take the time and let us explain the process to you.

All data provided today was downloaded from our MLS MRED, LLC.  It changes throughout the day as agents upload their information.

Fox Valley home prices December 14th.  Have an awesome week!

Kristine Heiman, Designated Managing Broker

SFR, SRS, SRES, AHWD

Best Homes Fox Valley

200 Webster St

Montgomery, IL 60538

630-503-6555 Ext 101

Fox Valley home prices December 7th

Fox Valley home prices December 7th

Fox Valley home prices December 7th.   45 for a high today and partly cloudy.  This next week it will range from 23 for a high to 51.  Up and down all week.  That is some pretty good temps for our area in December.

New listings this week are up.  121 this week compared to 83 the week before.  Last week was Thanksgiving week so it was a short week.

Closed listings are up slightly.  159 this week compared to 149 the previous week.

Here is the communities with the most activity this week in the Fox Valley area of Illinois.

Aurora New-15 $179,999-$985,913

            Closed-21 $205,000-$563,040

Bolingbrook New-8 $249,900-$559,000

                    Closed-12 $299,900-$1,029,967

Elgin New-9 $265,000-$617,990

         Closed-10 $215,000-$520,000

Naperville New-11 $437,900-$639,500

                 Closed-22 $277,000-$1,457,517

Plainfield New-16 $345,000-$659,900

                Closed-18 $235,000-$661,000

St Charles New 3 $799,900-$1,100,000

                  Closed-11 $390,000-$1,200,000

Sycamore New-11 $215,000-$469,940

                 Closed-4 $248,000-$375,000

Look at the photo above to see the other communities that had activity this week and their price ranges.

Financing used, median prices, and 2,000 SF or more

Median list price this week $435,995, last week $434,945.

Closed median price this week $423,255, last week $434,990.

Stats 120724
Stats for week ending December 7th

Conventional financing was used to close on 118 homes this week at median price $419,127 with 36 days average market time, last week 116 homes at median price $455,945 with 46 days average market time.

Conv 120724
Conventional financing used to close for week ending December 7th

Cash was used to close on 27 homes this week at median price $440,000 with 48 days average market time, last week 17 homes at median price $460,000 with 64 days average market time.

Cash 120724
Cash used to close for week ending December 7th

FHA financing was used to close on 11 homes this week at median price $350,000 with 25 days average market time, last week 14 homes at median price $377,500 with 29 days average market time.

FHA 120724
FHA financing used to close for week ending December 7th

VA financing was used to close on 2 homes this week at median price $351,500 with 34 days average market time, last week 2 homes at median price $354,999 with 13 days average market time.

VA 120724
VA financing used to close for week ending December 7th

 2,000 SF or more closed on 89 homes at median price $519,500 with 41 days average market time, last week 89 homes at median price $559,900 with 53 days average market time.  Minimum price this week $317,000, last week $245,000.

2000 SF or more 120724
2,000 SF or more closed for week ending December 7th

74 percent of homes closed this week used conventional financing.  Median list price this week was consistent and median closed price went up slightly. A little over half of the homes closed this week were at least 2,000 Square feet or more.

Under contract this week

Fox Valley home prices December 7th-Under contract this week

Homes that went under contract this week are down.  107 this week compared to 121 the previous week.

Communities seller’s accepted the most contracts this week.

Aurora-19                   Plainfield-13

1 short sale was accepted by a seller this week.  It was in Geneva.

Seller’s accepted contracts that are contingent on the buyer closing on their current home.  2 with a kick-out clause of 72 hours and 2 with 24 hours.

Also, seller’s accepted contracts that are contingent on the buyer selling and closing on their current home.  2 with a kick-out clause of 72 hours and 1 with 48 hours.

Median price of homes that went under contract this week $429,900 with 65 days average market time, last week $429,900 with 53 days average market time.

under contract stats 120724
Under contract stats for week ending December 7th

Market time has increased.  There are still homes that receive contracts right away.  If you get your home market ready and price it right it will still move quickly.

2024 by the month

Month       New   Closed   Under contract

January         576        523            599

February       637         416            691

March           674         612            792

April             800         688            801

May             1077        1002          1075

June            1009         906            918

July             1173        1050          1094

August          883         858            725

September    849        734             777

October        990        936             878

November      587       659             601

December      121         159             107

Totals      9376    8543       9058

Check back with us every Saturday for the real estate market update for the Fox Valley area of Illinois.  At the end of each month we will also take a look back at 2023 and 2022 so you have something to compare to.

Contact us

Call us at 630-503-6555 with all your real estate questions.  Your goal is our goal.

Here is some great resources to check out.  Click on everything that is bold and underlined to take you to the information.

You can also request a home valuationsign-up for email alertssearch for a home anytime.

Talk to your loan officer to find out about all the programs that they offer.

All data provided today was downloaded from our MLS, MRED, LLC.  It changes throughout the day as agents upload their information.

Fox Valley home prices December 7th.  Have an awesome week!

Kristine Heiman, Designated Managing Broker

SFR, SRS, SRES, AHWD

Best Homes Fox Valley

200 Webster St

Montgomery, IL 60538

630-503-6555 Ext 101