06/19/2026
🏡 Is the housing market finally giving buyers more options?
The latest REMAX National Housing Report shows some interesting trends that could impact homebuyers and sellers across the Chicago suburbs.
📈 U.S. home sales increased for the fourth straight month in May, rising 7.9% from April.
📈 Inventory also continued to grow, up 8.4% from April and 2.0% compared to last year, giving buyers more choices than we've seen in recent years.
📈 Home values remain resilient, with the median sales price reaching $450,000, up 1.4% year over year.
What does this mean locally?
For buyers, more inventory can create additional opportunities and negotiating power.
For sellers, properly pricing and preparing your home remains critical as buyers have more homes to choose from.
If you're thinking about buying or selling anywhere in the southwest Chicago suburbs, let's talk about what these trends mean for your specific situation.
💬 What are you seeing in your local market? More homes available or still limited inventory?
