08/25/2026
π‘ Renting right now? Here's some math worth seeing. π
This week's Market Monday is all about The $120K Club β 5 Southern Illinois towns where the median home still costs less than $120K:
π Murphysboro β $109K median
π Herrin β $113K median (219 closings in 6 months)
π West Frankfort β $115K median (up 12% vs last year)
π Du Quoin β $118K median
π Benton β $120K median (might not stay under $120K much longer)
π° Run the numbers: $120K house, 5% down, 30-year fixed β $739/mo principal & interest. That competes head-to-head with rent on a 3-bedroom β except you're building YOUR equity instead of your landlord's.
We love our renters β and when you're ready to make the jump from renting to owning, our sister company Southern Illinois Realty Experts will walk you through it, financing included.
Full town-by-town breakdown π
https://sirealtyexperts.com/blog/market-monday-2026-08-24
π² Greg Holthaus | S.I. Property Management & Southern Illinois Realty Experts
(Local MLS closed-sale data through June 2026. Payment example is illustrative, not a rate quote.)