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  • Are Home Prices Rising or Falling in West Town, Chicago?,Daniel Close

    Are Home Prices Rising or Falling in West Town, Chicago?

    West Town, a neighborhood in Chicago, IL, is a steadily appreciating housing market. Here's why, and what buyers and sellers should know today. The National Picture Home prices nationally are rising at a measured pace. The median U.S. sale price reached $399,000 in the three months ending August 202

  • Are Home Prices Rising or Falling in Logan Square, Chicago?,Daniel Close

    Are Home Prices Rising or Falling in Logan Square, Chicago?

    Logan Square, a neighborhood in Chicago, IL, is a price-stable housing market. Here's what's driving it and what it means for buyers and sellers. The National Picture Nationally, home prices have continued to edge up. In the latest data through August 2026, the U.S. median sale price reached $399,00

  • How Walkable is West Town in Chicago, IL?,Daniel Close

    How Walkable is West Town in Chicago, IL?

    Few neighborhoods combine bike infrastructure and walkability like West Town in Chicago, IL. Its Walk Score of 93 and bike score of 94 rank among the highest on the North Side. West Town stretches from the Ukrainian Village to Wicker Park, blending residential blocks with busy commercial strips. Wal

  • How Walkable is Logan Square in Chicago, IL?,Daniel Close

    How Walkable is Logan Square in Chicago, IL?

    Scoring a 91 out of 100, Logan Square in Chicago, IL is firmly in the "Walker's Paradise" tier. The neighborhood has emerged as one of the North Side's most active residential markets, mixing Walk Score with a strong restaurant and bar corridor along Milwaukee Avenue. Walkability in the Chicago area

  • 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

  • How Competitive is the West Town, Chicago, IL Housing Market?,Daniel Close

    How Competitive is the West Town, Chicago, IL Housing Market?

    West Town, a neighborhood in Chicago, IL, is a highly competitive housing market. About 62% of homes sold above list price in the 3 months ending June 2026, and the typical home sold in just 37 days. The National Picture Nationally, about 25% of homes sold above asking in June 2026 with a median of

  • How Competitive is the Logan Square, IL Housing Market?,Daniel Close

    How Competitive is the Logan Square, IL Housing Market?

    Logan Square, a neighborhood in Chicago, IL, is a highly competitive housing market. About 71% of homes sold above list price in the 3 months ending June 2026—up 19 percentage points from a year ago. The National Picture Across the U.S., 24.6% of homes sold above list price in June 2026. Logan Squar

  • Cook County, IL Housing Market Update: June 2026,Redfin Economics Team

    Cook County, IL Housing Market Update: June 2026

    Key Takeaways Cook County crossed a milestone in June: more than half of homes sold above their asking price for the first time since mid-2022, while national above-list rates remained near historic lows. The median sale price reached $398,875, up 6% year over year—triple the national rate of price

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