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The Week in Housing: Delinquency, Housing Starts, Existing Home Sales, and more. Posted: 23 May 2011 04:08 AM PDT   The delinquency picture is changing, interest rates continue their short term trend, an update on housing starts and existing home sales; enjoy! Interest Rates Soften Further Following 5 weeks of declines, mortgage rates fell further for the week ending May 19th, 2011. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed rate eased from 4.63% to 4.61%, while the 15-year fixed dropped from 3.82% to 3.80%.  A year ago, the 30-year fixed rate stood at 4.80%. Weak industrial production, slow retail sales, and a poor housing data contributed to the soft interest rates for the week. Interest rates continue to be weaker, reminiscent of last year. But how far will rates fall before the subsequent rise?  Potential contributors to lower rates include; sovereign debt crises, Middle East instability, and weak economic data here.  What will stop the recent rate decline? The economic picture will slowly improve and we’ll be facing our own debt crisis which will cause a steep rise in rates over the long term. Here’s a look at the last 12 months: Existing Home Sales and Supply The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported sales of existing homes slowed in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.05 million, a decline of 0.8% over March.  April, 2011 is 12.9% lower than 2010 when the tax credit was in full swing.  Based on the existing pace of sales, month’s supply grew to 9.2 months up from 8.3 months at the end of March. In addition to softer numbers of existing home sales, investor sales fell from 22% of the market to 20% of the market. Cash sales dipped from 35% to 31% of transactions. NAR blamed tight underwriting standards and appraisal issues.  In fact 11% of Realtors surveyed said they had a contract cancel due to a low appraisal. I have to agree with NAR on the appraisal issues.  My firm had a property that received 2 appraisals; one appraisal arrived at a value of $190,000, the other $100,000.  To say Zillow is substantially less accurate than appraisals takes a lot of chutzpah these days. Delinquency Dives Could there finally be a light at the end of the tunnel?  The Mortgage Bankers Association reported that levels of loan delinquency are in decline.   The delinquency rate of 1-4 unit loans declined from 10.06% a year ago to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 8.32% for the quarter ending March 31st, 2011.  New loan originations from late 2008 until now have much stricter underwriting standards allowing levels of delinquency to decline. -         Full report on loan delinquency Despite these big drops in loan delinquency, there are still many reasons for concern.  The level of delinquency is still historically high and some states still have much many reasons to exercise caution such as Florida with 24% of all delinquent loans. Nevada still has an annual rate of 9% of all loans going into foreclosure, Arizona stands at 7%.  These are some of the states where investors are putting emphasis because of incredibly low prices and projected high population growth rates. Housing Starts Stall The Census Bureau reported housing starts fell to an estimated 10.6% in April over March 2011, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 523,000.   Year-over-year housing starts are an estimated 24% below April 2010, forecasting the worst year yet for home builders.  Single family starts were down 5.1% in April over March.  Building permits were also down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 551,000; down 4.1% from March 2011 and 12.8% below April 2010’s estimate of 623,000. With housing starts and building permits creating new cyclical lows every month, supplies of existing homes both for purchase and rental will become constrained.  We’ll see this constraing first in the rental market as people foreclosing or short-selling will be forced to become tenants.  This plus the migration away from an ownership society will be a boon for investors.  With little new product hitting the market, the investment side should continue to be profitable from the yield perspective. Existing Home Sales, Housing Starts, Builder Confidence and more: The Week in Housing Flat Builder Confidence, Stabilizing Interest Rates and Falling Delinquency: The Week in Housing Existing Home Sales, New Home Sales, Interest Rates, and more: The Week in Housing Interest Rates Creep Up, a Big Decline in Foreclosures, and more: The Week in Housing Pending Home Sales, Home Prices, Vacancy Rates, and more: The Week in Housing This Article is Copyright © 2004-2011 BiggerPockets, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Week in Housing: Delinquency, Housing Starts, Existing Home Sales, and more.

How to Keep Your Momentum with Your Real Estate Marketing Posted: 22 May 2011 06:27 AM PDT   It happens to almost every new real estate investor. You start out marketing like crazy, doing everything you’re supposed to be doing – this includes direct mail, bandit signs, networking and flyers. And thanks to all of this marketing your phone starts to ring off the hook and perhaps you get a few deals from all of the calls. Excitedly, you start working on all of these deals, investing a good amount of time in them. But once you’re done, you realize your phone hasn’t rung in a while and you have no other deals in the pipeline. So what happened? Well, you got so caught up in closing the deals that you stopped doing your marketing and didn’t put up any bandit signs or mail out any letters. I see it happen all the time and all investors are guilty of it every now and then. However, one of the secrets of long term success in this business is consistent and constant marketing. This means you’re marketing like crazy when you’ve got no deals and you’re doing the same amount of marketing when you’re in the middle of closing five deals. I know that if you’re closing multiple deals you’re very busy and it’s stressful because you’re likely working a full-time job too. But you have to do this. Once you stop marketing the leads quickly dry up and you’ll be in a constant “feast or famine” which is a tough way to find success. So what’s the best way to ensure that you don’t stop your marketing when you get busy with deals? First off, you’ve got to have a simple marketing plan. For instance, I keep mine in an Excel spreadsheet. The spreadsheet lays out my entire marketing plan for the year. It shows the dates I am supposed to mail 2,000 letters, the dates I have REIA meetings, when I am putting up 50 bandit signs and when I am passing out 500-1,000 flyers. No matter what… I look at my marketing plan every single day so I know what I should be doing. Once I look at the plan, I simply assign the various tasks to my virtual assistant. These could include contacting the person who puts up my bandit signs and arranging for him to put them up on Friday night. It might include assembling direct mail letters and mailing them out and several other things she does for me. My point is, even if you’ve got a full-time job, you can delegate the majority of your marketing activities to other people. However, you have to be the one to implement your marketing plan and make sure that it’s highly organized. In fact, I bet 8 out of 10 investors don’t have a 12 month marketing plan written down. And if you’re one of them, I’d sit down and take an hour or two tonight and make one. If you do, then you’ll never wake up wondering, “What should I be doing today to take my business to the next level?” The answer will already be sitting in your Excel spreadsheet, and year round your phone should steadily be ringing with potential deals. 2 Simple Tools To Help You Plan Your Real Estate Marketing Why I Want You To Stop Marketing Now How to Spend Your Real Estate Marketing Dollars Tracking and Testing Your Real Estate Direct Mail Campaigns The #2 reason real estate investors don’t become successful (and what to do about it)

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BAFA Awards Continue!        McHCAR's Affiliate Committee is searching for a few good REALTORS®. If you give business to our affiliate members or if you know another agent who does, please submit their name to McHCAR so they can be considered for the Best Affiliate Friend Award. These awards are presented at McHCAR's quarterly Technology Mixers.  The next Mixer is scheduled for Monday, April 11th in McCullom Lake.  Simply submit the name of a REALTOR® who you know gives business to McHCAR affiliate members in an email with the subject line "BAFA Award". Thank you.

McHCAR Value Added Service for Comcast    Introducing a new Value Added Service program available this month to all McHCAR members.  Help your clients Move to Comcast! NEW for your Buyers/Sellers.    You can offer them a way to seamlessly transition into their new home with their Media Services activated even the same day they move in...instead of going days or weeks sometimes without TV, Internet or Phone. NO Selling or Special Training required.                        Simply make the literature available to your Buyers/Sellers, or any friend, family or contact and recommend that they contact your Sales Advocate, Debbie Smith at 847.665.9365 or Email MoveToComcast@Gmail.com  Our trained personnel will handle every aspect of their transition, from the first call - with a home visit, if necessary, through the follow-up after their installation.  UNBEATABLE Packages with Fixed, Long Term Pricing.     Click here to view the rest of the details.

RPAC Martini Mixer 4/28/11   Come enjoy an evening of fun as Dunhills mixes up some very tasty and exotic martinis. Your $20 fulfillment in the RPAC 100% Ask Campaign will get you free admission, hors d'oeuvres, drink, and a chance to win a $250 Visa Gift Card. Click here for all of the details!!

NAR Legal Podcast on Short Sales Schemes          Reprinted from IAR's Weekly Connection. Listen to this podcast with Freddie Mac investigator Robert Hagberg who discusses some of the latest short-sale payoff fraud patterns.

February IL Homes Sales News Release  Below is the IAR Market Stats release, plus links to the latest REAL forecast, county-by-county charts and talking points for the market. February Housing Market Talking Points County-by-County Charts University of Illinois REAL Forecast News Release

REALTOR®  Nationwide Open House        Reprinted from NAR's Internal News Service Report. State and local REALTOR® associations across the country are invited to participate in the 2011 REALTOR® Nationwide Open House Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5. Being a part of the largest-ever national open house campaign could provide excellent, high-visibility publicity opportunities for you.

Tech: Bad Property Photos Begone     Reprinted from 1000 Watt Spotlight.  A department store with dirty windows. A retailer who shoves inventory on shelves thoughtlessly. A cook that plates without panache. Stupid, right? Yet many real estate practitioners do pretty much the same thing when they shoot and display bad photos of their listings. Blurry. Dark. Poorly shot and lit. It can get pretty ugly out there. Feather, a new tool from Aviary, a leading online photo editing service, could help you pretty things up a tad. Feather is a dead-simple photo editor that you can embed into your own site. That means, for example, that when an agent uploads a photo to their broker's site or into their MLS system, that can spiff it up (e.g., by adjusting brightness, removing smudges, cropping, adding effects and more) right there, at the point of uploading. No Photoshop required. No training on online photo editing software. Just a simple little tool that may make some bad photos a little, well, less bad. Feather is also free.

 

Chance to Win an iPad!   McHCAR is rolling out the RPAC 100% Ask Campaign.  Every member will be asked to assist in protecting the real estate industry and private property rights by participating at the RPAC minimum - $20.  Each person who contributes at least $20 between now and October 15th will be entered into a raffle for a brand new iPad.  Each $20 increment will increase your chances.

Technology Mixer - Listingbook On October 11th, at 5:30 p.m. McHCAR is hosting a Tech Mixer.  The topic is Listingbook.  Come join us to find out how you can benefit from this valuable tool.  Catering is provided by:

Man Arrested in Alleged Open House Thefts    Reprinted from the Real Estate Intelligence Report. A warning e-mailed to REALTOR® members in Collin and Dallas Counties in Texas has resulted in the arrest of a man on charges of stealing more than $1,500 from a home during an Open House. Dallas broker Loryn Lamonte said she opened the e-mail alert and looked at the man's picture - and knew she had shown him an upscale home in an exclusive part of Dallas the previous day.      Authorities arrested Steven Breed, 53, a former teacher and minister in suburban Frisco.      Real estate agents in several North Texas counties say they had shown homes to the man. Breed is now considered a suspect in an April case where $20,000 worth of jewelry was missing after an Open House.

International Interest in U.S. Homeownership Increases   International home buyers are increasingly attracted to property in the U.S., according to the National Association of REALTORS®' 2010 Profile of International Home Buying Activity. Several factors, including the strength of the dollar, the value and desirability of U.S. real estate, and the emerging economic recovery, continue to drive international interest in owning a home in this country. Click here to view the entire article.

Outdoor Lighting for Curb Appeal and Safety  By: Dave Toht  Reprinted from Houselogic.com. Uplighting adds drama to a landscape.  Use it in moderation to highlight different features of your home.  Image: Kichler Lighting Think about it: Most of your guests (and if your home is on the market, many would-be buyers) see your home only in the evening, when its best features may be lost in the shadows. Well-executed outdoor lighting enhances architectural detail and plays up landscape features, casting your home in the best possible light and adding an abundance of curb appeal. Click here to view the entire article.

KB Home Break Ground on Solar House With Battery Backup Capability Reprinted from EcoHome Magazine. Set to be complete this summer, a Lancaster, Calif., home will be a test case for a first-of-its-kind residential solar system with backup battery technology. Los Angeles-based production builder KB Home has started construction on the prototype dwelling that not only will run on solar power but also capture it in a lithium-FE battery for future use. Click here for more information.

A Roof That Changes Color? MIT experiments with a chameleon-like black and white roofing material Reprinted from EcoMagazine.   U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu made waves last May when he suggested during a Nobel Laureate summit on climate change that painting all the world's roofs white could reduce carbon emissions by as much as 24 billion tons. It's a principle builders know well -- light colors reflect the sun's energy, while dark roofing absorbs heat, forcing HVAC systems to work harder in hot months. Click here to view the entire article.

Rid Septic System of Tree Roots Reprinted from Inman News. Article by Barry Stone. DEAR BARRY: We moved into our home about three months ago, and this week we had a professional inspection of the septic system. The septic contractor found a large mass of tree roots in the tank and recommended that we flush about 10 pounds of copper sulfate down the toilet. He said this would eventually kill the roots. I'm concerned that the copper sulfate won't get rid of the roots, or that it might harm or kill the two large trees in my front yard. What do you recommend? --James Click here to view the entire article.

In This Issue Alert:NAR Name Used in Consumer Scam Proficiency Exam Update NAR Responds to Time Magazine Article Attacking Homeownership Chance to Win an iPad Real Estate Tax Myth Ohio Realty Agents Wary After 2 Killings, Robbery Do You Know the Most Dangerous Real Estate Situations? Lenders Get 45-Day Response Time in Short-Sale Bill Technology Mixer - Listingbook Closing Costs Rise in Illinois; Now Ranked #31 Click here to view the McHCAR Online Calendar. Home Service Providers McHCAR Partners Harris Bank MRED - Multiple Solutions Newsletter Need your signature notarized? Call us for an appointment. McHCAR Info Line NEW IAR LicenseLaw Web Site "Satellite" Office Policy  Click here for details.

McHCAR eNews McHCAR's mission: The professional resource and public policy advocate for our members.   Dear Gil, Alert:NAR Name Used in Consumer Scam NAR's Finance division has become aware of a scam under which fraudulent checks are being issued to people from the "National Assoc of Realtors." After recipients deposit the checks, they receive a request to return some of the funds. The scam succeeds when the recipients comply by sending their own funds before the fraudulent checks from "NAR" are returned unpaid. There is no financial risk to NAR as a result of this scam; rather, the risk is to NAR's financial reputation if word were to spread that NAR is somehow involved in distributing fraudulent checks. Please be aware that the National Association is not involved in these actions but is a victim of corporate identity theft. Proficiency Exam Update An outline of what to study for the Salesperson to Broker license transition. An outline of what to study for the Broker to Managing Broker transition. Again, this won't take effect until May 2011 and must be completed by May 2012. Review courses will be available through McHCAR; hopefully, starting as early as January 2011 (if the courses are written and approved by then.) McHCAR will keep you posted as more information becomes available. NAR Responds to Time Magazine Article Attacking Homeownership  Reprinted from IAR's Weekly Connection. NAR President Vicki Cox Golder responds to the recent Time article, "The Case Against Homeownership," and makes the case for the value of homeownership in this letter to the magazine. Chance to Win an iPad!   McHCAR is rolling out the RPAC 100% Ask Campaign.  Every member will be asked to assist in protecting the real estate industry and private property rights by participating at the RPAC minimum - $20.  Each person who contributes at least $20 between now and October 15th will be entered into a raffle for a brand new iPad.  Each $20 increment will increase your chances.  Real Estate Tax Myth Reprinted from IAR's Weekly Connection NAR knocks down a myth about a "National Real Estate Transfer Tax" that has been circulating around the Internet with its NAR Myth Busters flyer. A recent column in the Chicago Sun-Times sheds more light on the e-mail hoax. Ohio Realty Agents Wary After 2 Killings, Robbery Photo of house where the body of Andrew VonStein was found. Reprinted from the Associated Press KENT, Ohio - The killings of two real estate agents and robbery of a third within a week have agents in northeast Ohio on alert, and some are even cutting back on business as police warn them not to go alone to show properties. Click here to view the entire article. Do You Know the Most Dangerous Real Estate Situations?   Reprinted from IAR's Weekly Connection In "Real Estate's 6 Most Dangerous Everyday Situations," REALTOR® Magazine highlights the greatest risks and offers tips you can use to stay safe. Lenders Get 45-Day Response Time in Short-Sale Bill   Reprinted from NAR's Internal News Service Report NAR is supporting a bill,"The Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2010," H.R. 6133, to require mortgage servicers to decide on a buyer short-sale request in 45 days. "While the lending community has worked to improve the size and training of their short sales staffs, they still have a long way to go on improving response times," says NAR President Vicki Cox Golder. The bill sponsors are U.S. Reps. Robert Andrews (D-N.J.) and Tom Rooney (R-Fla.). . Technology Mixer - Listingbook On October 11th, at 5:30 p.m. McHCAR is hosting a Tech Mixer.  The topic is Listingbook.  Come join us to find out how you can benefit from this valuable tool.  Catering is provided by: Closing Costs Rise in Illinois; Now Ranked #31 Reprinted from IAR's Weekly Connection In a recent Bankrate survey of states with the highest closing costs, Illinois was ranked #31 with closing costs in 2010 averaging $3,505, lower than the national average of $3,741. In 2009, Illinois ranked #43.

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McHCAR Installation Speeches President Lisa Rossow and Past President Elise Livingston's speeches given at last week's Installation of Officers and Directors are available for reading at the following links.    http://www.mchcar.com/Elise.pdf http://www.mchcar.com/Lisa.pdf

New McHCAR REALTOR® Members Join us in extending a warm welcome to the newest McHCAR REALTOR® members.  They completed new member orientation on 9/23/10. They are:   Anthony Cannon, Coldwell Banker Primus, McHenry Gary Carter, Coldwell Banker Primus, Algonquin Debra Fitzsimons, CENTURY 21 New Heritage Eileen Lackovic, Deer Creek Realty Brian Phillips, Frontdoor Realty Group Agnieszka Wrobel, Coldwell Banker Primus, Algonquin

McHCAR Info Line FREE  - Until September 30th   As a thank you to McHCAR members for their continued support of the Association, McHCAR will be offering the "McHCAR Info Line" FREE to its members until September 30 or until the first 300 listings have been assigned, whichever comes first. This offer is limited to McHCAR members only and is non-transferable.  A maximum of 5 listings per agent.  This offer may be modified or altered by McHCAR at their sole discretion without notice.   Check out the details and sign up form here.

Chance to Win an iPad!   McHCAR is rolling out the RPAC 100% Ask Campaign.  Every member will be asked to assist in protecting the real estate industry and private property rights by participating at the RPAC minimum - $20.  Each person who contributes at least $20 between now and October 15th will be entered into a raffle for a brand new iPad.  Each $20 increment will increase your chances.

Fannie Put Sanctions on Homeowners who Walk Away Reprinted from the Real Estate Intelligence Report   Fannie Mae has announced it will not back mortgages for such buyers for at least seven years - especially if those buyers failed to seek alternatives through their lender.      Fannie Mae also has indicated it will sue strategic defaulters to recoup losses sustained in the real estate collapse.   Brokers and agents who work with buyers who have a history of walking away from their mortgages may find financing difficult to get - even if the buyer has returned to financial health.

IAR Home Sales New Release for August Below is the news release plus links to talking points, charts, and University of Illinois forecast for the August Illinois Housing Market report. Also note IAR has updated the "9 Facts" consumer handout.   Talking Points August Charts YTD Charts University of Illinois Forecast News Release

Condo Financing Page Created on REALTOR.org Condo financing requirements of FHA and the two secondary mortgage market companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are featured on a new condo page at REALTOR.org. .

NAR Quiz: How well do you know the FHA?     Click here to test your knowledge: http://www.realtor.org/RMOQuiz2.nsf/fhaquiz?OpenForm

Technology Mixer - Listingbook On October 11th, at 5:30 p.m. McHCAR is hosting a Tech Mixer.  The topic is Listingbook.  Come join us to find out how you can benefit from this valuable tool.  Catering is provided by:

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Illinois Association of REALTORS Quarterly Housing Survey by County
County Q4 2007 Q4 2008 Q4 2009
%
2007 -2008 2008 -2009
Q4 Median 2008 Q4 2009 % Change Median Average 2008 2009 % Average Price Change % Q4 Median Q4 Price Q4 Average Price Q4

ADAMS 173 128 154 -26.0% 20.3 % $93,250 $96,000 2.9 % $123,806 $115,250 -6.9 %
ALEXANDER 6 5 4 -16.7% -20.0 % $52,000 $43,500 -16.3 % $74,300 $47,125 -36.6 %
BOND 20 20 27 0.0% 35.0 % $98,000 $77,400 -21.0 % $108,582 $89,688 -17.4 %
BOONE 221 175 190 -20.8% 8.6 % $155,000 $135,062 -12.9 % $188,663 $158,991 -15.7 %
BROWN 2 5 5 150.0% 0.0 % $80,000 $86,000 7.5 % $76,600 $125,250 63.5 %
BUREAU 65 60 71 -7.7% 18.3 % $93,000 $85,000 -8.6 % $102,831 $93,446 -9.1 %
CALHOUN 2 2 2 0.0% 0.0 % $47,700 $83,000 74.0 % $47,700 $83,000 74.0 %
CARROLL 52 35 39 -32.7% 11.4 % $64,000 $59,500 -7.0 % $131,494 $125,771 -4.4 %
CASS 6 5 5 -16.7% 0.0 % $85,000 $69,000 -18.8 % $83,200 $82,700 -0.6 %
CHAMPAIGN 391 286 432 -26.9% 51.0 % $135,750 $143,950 6.0 % $151,445 $158,650 4.8 %
CHRISTIAN 87 81 91 -6.9% 12.3 % $65,000 $77,000 18.5 % $78,888 $87,635 11.1 %
CLARK 19 24 31 26.3% 29.2 % $75,500 $65,000 -13.9 % $81,279 $80,558 -0.9 %
CLAY 10 23 15 130.0% -34.8 % $45,000 $59,000 31.1 % $58,560 $65,020 11.0 %
CLINTON 61 44 72 -27.9% 63.6 % $97,300 $121,250 24.6 % $97,760 $127,957 30.9 %
COLES 84 101 92 20.2% -8.9 % $75,500 $75,000 -0.7 % $91,925 $82,348 -10.4 %
COOK 10,035 7,952 11,542 -20.8% 45.1 % $216,502 $190,000 -12.2 % $290,711 $247,694 -14.8 %
CRAWFORD 0 4 5 0.0% 25.0 % $62,850 $59,000 -6.1 % $58,925 $93,500 58.7 %
CUMBERLAND 17 11 15 -35.3% 36.4 % $54,000 $71,500 32.4 % $53,409 $77,497 45.1 %
DE KALB 286 212 204 -25.9% -3.8 % $170,000 $158,500 -6.8 % $187,509 $160,993 -14.1 %
DEWITT 36 41 40 13.9% -2.4 % $103,500 $79,500 -23.2 % $104,473 $101,697 -2.7 %
DOUGLAS 33 34 30 3.0% -11.8 % $95,750 $73,825 -22.9 % $98,617 $82,258 -16.6 %
DU PAGE 1,840 1,528 2,271 -17.0% 48.6 % $249,700 $218,200 -12.6 % $317,523 $279,770 -11.9 %
EDGAR 29 22 24 -24.1% 9.1 % $62,450 $76,250 22.1 % $76,561 $76,617 0.1 %
EFFINGHAM 53 76 82 43.4% 7.9 % $83,750 $97,250 16.1 % $110,081 $124,235 12.9 %
FAYETTE 23 21 30 -8.7% 42.9 % $60,000 $56,750 -5.4 % $95,702 $79,185 -17.3 %
FORD 48 39 46 -18.8% 17.9 % $74,500 $78,000 4.7 % $82,532 $91,629 11.0 %
FRANKLIN 80 56 67 -30.0% 19.6 % $51,000 $40,000 -21.6 % $60,188 $53,052 -11.9 %
FULTON 85 66 69 -22.4% 4.5 % $46,950 $67,000 42.7 % $57,356 $76,225 32.9 %
GALLATIN 2 3 1 50.0% -66.7 % $15,000 $45,000 200.0 % $18,966 $45,000 137.3 %
GREENE 13 13 16 0.0% 23.1 % $49,000 $58,500 19.4 % $58,146 $77,665 33.6 %
GRUNDY 122 82 122 -32.8% 48.8 % $167,500 $144,450 -13.8 % $182,666 $153,786 -15.8 %
HAMILTON 0 2 3 0.0% 50.0 % $39,500 $42,000 6.3 % $39,500 $71,666 81.4 %
HANCOCK 5 3 7 -40.0% 133.3 % $39,900 $39,500 -1.0 % $118,966 $57,071 -52.0 %
HARDIN 0 0 3 0.0% 0.0 % $0 $25,000 0.0 % $0 $27,166 0.0 %
HENDERSON 2 4 5 100.0% 25.0 % $42,450 $113,500 167.4 % $40,075 $112,700 181.2 %
HENRY 95 47 44 -50.5% -6.4 % $52,000 $47,000 -9.6 % $51,205 $51,804 1.2 %
IROQUOIS 75 51 49 -32.0% -3.9 % $63,000 $67,000 6.3 % $82,621 $76,950 -6.9 %
JACKSON 86 56 79 -34.9% 41.1 % $78,250 $88,000 12.5 % $91,866 $101,067 10.0 %
JASPER 8 7 9 -12.5% 28.6 % $50,000 $63,800 27.6 % $72,378 $82,188 13.6 %
JEFFERSON 70 74 67 5.7% -9.5 % $77,500 $92,500 19.4 % $87,819 $105,032 19.6 %
JERSEY 57 40 35 -29.8% -12.5 % $72,000 $87,000 20.8 % $83,543 $107,797 29.0 %
JO DAVIES 68 47 71 -30.9% 51.1 % $165,900 $145,000 -12.6 % $182,976 $174,551 -4.6 %
JOHNSON 23 19 18 -17.4% -5.3 % $75,000 $84,750 13.0 % $91,324 $95,272 4.3 %
KANE 1,035 816 1,231 -21.2% 50.9 % $202,500 $174,500 -13.8 % $243,105 $208,026 -14.4 %
KANKAKEE 384 354 403 -7.8% 13.8 % $124,950 $128,000 2.4 % $128,328 $134,957 5.2 %
2/4/2010 1 3:57:36PM
Information is based on a survey of multiple listing service (MLS) sales reported by participating Illinois REALTORS® local boards/associations. The
Chicagoland PMSA, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, includes the counties of Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will.
If no sales were reported in a specific county, that county is not included in this report. Source: Illinois Association of REALTORS®.
All Sales Q4 2009
Illinois Association of REALTORS Quarterly Housing Survey by County
County Q4 2007 Q4 2008 Q4 2009
%
2007 -2008 2008 -2009
Q4 Median
2008
Q4
2009
% Change
Median
Average
2008 2009
% Average
Price
Change
% Q4 Median Q4 Price Q4
Average
Price Q4
KENDALL 338 270 410 -20.1% 51.9 % $214,500 $170,000 -20.7 % $229,893 $179,720 -21.8 %
KNOX 139 95 124 -31.7% 30.5 % $60,000 $62,600 4.3 % $72,304 $76,703 6.1 %
LA SALLE 348 184 295 -47.1% 60.3 % $104,250 $95,000 -8.9 % $118,963 $110,324 -7.3 %
LAKE 1,514 1,199 1,629 -20.8% 35.9 % $214,000 $195,000 -8.9 % $305,984 $275,693 -9.9 %
LEE 93 96 115 3.2% 19.8 % $75,500 $87,000 15.2 % $91,763 $99,422 8.3 %
LIVINGSTON 73 45 55 -38.4% 22.2 % $97,000 $89,000 -8.2 % $105,146 $97,190 -7.6 %
LOGAN 68 77 85 13.2% 10.4 % $65,900 $75,000 13.8 % $69,704 $77,510 11.2 %
MACON 311 242 230 -22.2% -5.0 % $78,875 $85,000 7.8 % $100,335 $101,246 0.9 %
MACOUPIN 85 79 93 -7.1% 17.7 % $65,000 $72,500 11.5 % $68,961 $82,524 19.7 %
MADISON 723 538 739 -25.6% 37.4 % $108,875 $112,550 3.4 % $126,938 $126,894 0.0 %
MARION 95 91 95 -4.2% 4.4 % $60,000 $47,500 -20.8 % $71,623 $59,076 -17.5 %
MARSHALL 17 8 14 -52.9% 75.0 % $114,500 $83,500 -27.1 % $121,000 $104,850 -13.3 %
MASON 8 5 6 -37.5% 20.0 % $40,000 $76,950 92.4 % $38,783 $87,633 126.0 %
MASSAC 40 24 28 -40.0% 16.7 % $76,750 $74,170 -3.4 % $96,339 $70,615 -26.7 %
MCDONOUGH 36 30 40 -16.7% 33.3 % $74,550 $79,300 6.4 % $95,870 $101,237 5.6 %
MCHENRY 724 548 810 -24.3% 47.8 % $190,000 $172,850 -9.0 % $234,876 $194,338 -17.3 %
MCLEAN 464 379 493 -18.3% 30.1 % $161,750 $146,000 -9.7 % $179,441 $170,724 -4.9 %
MENARD 34 18 31 -47.1% 72.2 % $117,500 $118,000 0.4 % $122,383 $137,641 12.5 %
MERCER 36 13 7 -63.9% -46.2 % $82,500 $95,000 15.2 % $100,957 $91,542 -9.3 %
MONROE 78 68 75 -12.8% 10.3 % $185,000 $169,250 -8.5 % $197,706 $184,477 -6.7 %
MONTGOMERY 60 47 61 -21.7% 29.8 % $55,500 $68,500 23.4 % $68,512 $85,253 24.4 %
MORGAN 83 58 83 -30.1% 43.1 % $87,750 $82,900 -5.5 % $103,570 $98,342 -5.0 %
MOULTRIE 14 23 25 64.3% 8.7 % $85,000 $76,300 -10.2 % $85,085 $89,489 5.2 %
OGLE 151 157 119 4.0% -24.2 % $135,500 $124,900 -7.8 % $161,762 $136,536 -15.6 %
PEORIA 592 532 573 -10.1% 7.7 % $108,750 $110,000 1.1 % $140,690 $130,112 -7.5 %
PERRY 35 26 27 -25.7% 3.8 % $55,000 $52,000 -5.5 % $61,796 $67,807 9.7 %
PIATT 42 36 39 -14.3% 8.3 % $84,900 $100,000 17.8 % $103,758 $118,217 13.9 %
PIKE 7 1 3 -85.7% 200.0 % $20,000 $31,750 58.8 % $20,000 $35,583 77.9 %
POPE 0 4 0 0.0% -100.0 % $91,500 $0 -100.0 % $112,500 $0 -100.0 %
PULASKI 2 2 3 0.0% 50.0 % $19,000 $39,900 110.0 % $19,000 $34,133 79.6 %
PUTNAM 11 6 13 -45.5% 116.7 % $92,375 $122,500 32.6 % $113,541 $109,692 -3.4 %
RANDOLPH 27 33 41 22.2% 24.2 % $72,000 $69,000 -4.2 % $81,148 $81,881 0.9 %
RICHLAND 3 0 0 -100.0% 0.0 % $0 $0 0.0 % $0 $0 0.0 %
ROCK ISLAND 354 277 356 -21.8% 28.5 % $89,500 $94,250 5.3 % $103,451 $106,177 2.6 %
SAINT CLAIR 567 516 669 -9.0% 29.7 % $117,875 $115,000 -2.4 % $131,622 $122,253 -7.1 %
SALINE 14 13 22 -7.1% 69.2 % $38,500 $64,250 66.9 % $43,423 $89,147 105.3 %
SANGAMON 588 456 659 -22.4% 44.5 % $106,375 $115,000 8.1 % $120,620 $135,470 12.3 %
SCHUYLER 0 0 2 0.0% 0.0 % $0 $99,000 0.0 % $0 $99,000 0.0 %
SCOTT 5 8 6 60.0% -25.0 % $92,450 $106,000 14.7 % $98,425 $111,500 13.3 %
SHELBY 31 28 37 -9.7% 32.1 % $72,450 $72,000 -0.6 % $86,575 $88,716 2.5 %
STARK 13 9 13 -30.8% 44.4 % $66,000 $67,500 2.3 % $64,500 $66,953 3.8 %
STEPHENSON 135 132 115 -2.2% -12.9 % $85,500 $79,500 -7.0 % $106,485 $93,408 -12.3 %
TAZEWELL 447 328 422 -26.6% 28.7 % $121,000 $119,450 -1.3 % $137,518 $134,569 -2.1 %
UNION 27 19 34 -29.6% 78.9 % $82,000 $74,000 -9.8 % $106,830 $90,192 -15.6 %
VERMILION 43 128 123 197.7% -3.9 % $47,450 $60,000 26.4 % $62,369 $69,261 11.1 %
2/4/2010 2 3:57:36PM
Information is based on a survey of multiple listing service (MLS) sales reported by participating Illinois REALTORS® local boards/associations. The
Chicagoland PMSA, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, includes the counties of Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will.
If no sales were reported in a specific county, that county is not included in this report. Source: Illinois Association of REALTORS®.
All Sales Q4 2009
Illinois Association of REALTORS Quarterly Housing Survey by County
County Q4 2007 Q4 2008 Q4 2009
%
2007 -2008 2008 -2009
Q4 Median
2008
Q4
2009
% Change
Median
Average
2008 2009
% Average
Price
Change
% Q4 Median Q4 Price Q4
Average
Price Q4
WARREN 26 16 14 -38.5% -12.5 % $42,000 $54,250 29.2 % $59,715 $60,642 1.6 %
WASHINGTON 26 19 28 -26.9% 47.4 % $74,900 $88,750 18.5 % $103,860 $106,833 2.9 %
WAYNE 3 2 3 -33.3% 50.0 % $44,000 $145,900 231.6 % $44,000 $180,800 310.9 %
WHITE 8 9 16 12.5% 77.8 % $68,500 $59,750 -12.8 % $77,527 $72,409 -6.6 %
WHITESIDE 184 160 155 -13.0% -3.1 % $80,000 $82,500 3.1 % $88,539 $334,137 277.4 %
WILL 1,472 1,158 1,728 -21.3% 49.2 % $192,725 $172,950 -10.3 % $227,694 $202,191 -11.2 %
WILLIAMSON 139 142 161 2.2% 13.4 % $83,500 $97,000 16.2 % $105,158 $103,945 -1.2 %
WINNEBAGO 1,256 876 997 -30.3% 13.8 % $113,000 $105,900 -6.3 % $122,746 $113,224 -7.8 %
WOODFORD 85 82 83 -3.5% 1.2 % $133,500 $125,000 -6.4 % $169,751 $153,809 -9.4 %
Chicagoland PMSA 17,366 13,765 19,947 -20.7% 44.9 % $215,000 $187,000 -13.0 % $281,245 $242,218 -13.9 %
Total 27,483 21,986 29,822 -20.0% 35.6 % $163,950 $155,000 -5.5 % $220,809 $202,637 -8.2 %
2/4/2010 3 3:57:36PM
Information is based on a survey of multiple listing service (MLS) sales reported by participating Illinois REALTORS® local boards/associations. The
Chicagoland PMSA, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, includes the counties of Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will.
If no sales were reported in a specific county, that county is not included in this report. Source: Illinois Association of REALTORS®.
Single Home Sales Q4 2009
Illinois Association of REALTORS Quarterly Housing Survey by County
County Q4 2007 Q4 2008 Q4 2009
%
2007 -2008 2008 -2009
Q4 Median
2008
Q4
2009
% Change
Median
Average
2008 2009
% Average
Price
Change
% Q4 Median Q4 Price Q4
Average
Price Q4
ADAMS 173 128 154 -26.0% 20.3 % $93,250 $96,000 2.9 % $123,806 $115,250 -6.9 %
ALEXANDER 6 5 4 -16.7% -20.0 % $52,000 $43,500 -16.3 % $74,300 $47,125 -36.6 %
BOND 20 20 27 0.0% 35.0 % $98,000 $77,400 -21.0 % $108,582 $89,688 -17.4 %
BOONE 201 174 176 -13.4% 1.1 % $155,000 $135,062 -12.9 % $189,063 $160,331 -15.2 %
BROWN 2 5 5 150.0% 0.0 % $80,000 $86,000 7.5 % $76,600 $125,250 63.5 %
BUREAU 61 60 70 -1.6% 16.7 % $93,000 $85,000 -8.6 % $102,831 $93,439 -9.1 %
CALHOUN 2 2 2 0.0% 0.0 % $47,700 $83,000 74.0 % $47,700 $83,000 74.0 %
CARROLL 51 35 39 -31.4% 11.4 % $64,000 $59,500 -7.0 % $131,494 $125,771 -4.4 %
CASS 6 5 5 -16.7% 0.0 % $85,000 $69,000 -18.8 % $83,200 $82,700 -0.6 %
CHAMPAIGN 387 286 432 -26.1% 51.0 % $135,750 $143,950 6.0 % $151,445 $158,650 4.8 %
CHRISTIAN 87 81 91 -6.9% 12.3 % $65,000 $77,000 18.5 % $78,888 $87,635 11.1 %
CLARK 19 24 31 26.3% 29.2 % $75,500 $65,000 -13.9 % $81,279 $80,558 -0.9 %
CLAY 10 23 15 130.0% -34.8 % $45,000 $59,000 31.1 % $58,560 $65,020 11.0 %
CLINTON 61 44 72 -27.9% 63.6 % $97,300 $121,250 24.6 % $97,760 $127,957 30.9 %
COLES 84 101 92 20.2% -8.9 % $75,500 $75,000 -0.7 % $91,925 $82,348 -10.4 %
COOK 4,531 4,413 6,386 -2.6% 44.7 % $194,000 $175,000 -9.8 % $281,290 $237,060 -15.7 %
CRAWFORD 0 4 5 0.0% 25.0 % $62,850 $59,000 -6.1 % $58,925 $93,500 58.7 %
CUMBERLAND 17 11 15 -35.3% 36.4 % $54,000 $71,500 32.4 % $53,409 $77,497 45.1 %
DE KALB 209 188 169 -10.0% -10.1 % $170,000 $162,250 -4.6 % $190,595 $165,920 -12.9 %
DEWITT 36 41 40 13.9% -2.4 % $103,500 $79,500 -23.2 % $104,473 $101,697 -2.7 %
DOUGLAS 33 34 30 3.0% -11.8 % $95,750 $73,825 -22.9 % $98,617 $82,258 -16.6 %
DU PAGE 1,066 951 1,426 -10.8% 49.9 % $305,000 $265,500 -13.0 % $393,323 $343,021 -12.8 %
EDGAR 29 22 24 -24.1% 9.1 % $62,450 $76,250 22.1 % $76,561 $76,617 0.1 %
EFFINGHAM 53 76 82 43.4% 7.9 % $83,750 $97,250 16.1 % $110,081 $124,235 12.9 %
FAYETTE 23 21 30 -8.7% 42.9 % $60,000 $56,750 -5.4 % $95,702 $79,185 -17.3 %
FORD 48 39 46 -18.8% 17.9 % $74,500 $78,000 4.7 % $82,532 $91,629 11.0 %
FRANKLIN 80 56 67 -30.0% 19.6 % $51,000 $40,000 -21.6 % $60,188 $53,052 -11.9 %
FULTON 84 66 68 -21.4% 3.0 % $46,950 $66,250 41.1 % $57,356 $76,345 33.1 %
GALLATIN 2 3 1 50.0% -66.7 % $15,000 $45,000 200.0 % $18,966 $45,000 137.3 %
GREENE 13 13 16 0.0% 23.1 % $49,000 $58,500 19.4 % $58,146 $77,665 33.6 %
GRUNDY 96 69 95 -28.1% 37.7 % $175,000 $150,000 -14.3 % $186,845 $158,062 -15.4 %
HAMILTON 0 2 3 0.0% 50.0 % $39,500 $42,000 6.3 % $39,500 $71,666 81.4 %
HANCOCK 5 3 7 -40.0% 133.3 % $39,900 $39,500 -1.0 % $118,966 $57,071 -52.0 %
HARDIN 0 0 3 0.0% 0.0 % $0 $25,000 0.0 % $0 $27,166 0.0 %
HENDERSON 2 4 5 100.0% 25.0 % $42,450 $113,500 167.4 % $40,075 $112,700 181.2 %
HENRY 95 47 44 -50.5% -6.4 % $52,000 $47,000 -9.6 % $51,205 $51,804 1.2 %
IROQUOIS 75 51 49 -32.0% -3.9 % $63,000 $67,000 6.3 % $82,621 $76,950 -6.9 %
JACKSON 86 56 79 -34.9% 41.1 % $78,250 $88,000 12.5 % $91,866 $101,067 10.0 %
JASPER 8 7 9 -12.5% 28.6 % $50,000 $63,800 27.6 % $72,378 $82,188 13.6 %
JEFFERSON 70 74 67 5.7% -9.5 % $77,500 $92,500 19.4 % $87,819 $105,032 19.6 %
JERSEY 57 40 35 -29.8% -12.5 % $72,000 $87,000 20.8 % $83,543 $107,797 29.0 %
JO DAVIES 66 46 69 -30.3% 50.0 % $167,950 $146,000 -13.1 % $183,497 $176,466 -3.8 %
JOHNSON 23 19 18 -17.4% -5.3 % $75,000 $84,750 13.0 % $91,324 $95,272 4.3 %
KANE 794 652 965 -17.9% 48.0 % $225,000 $190,000 -15.6 % $258,888 $220,662 -14.8 %
KANKAKEE 378 350 399 -7.4% 14.0 % $124,900 $127,900 2.4 % $128,168 $135,026 5.4 %
2/4/2010 1 4:07:21PM
Information is based on a survey of multiple listing service (MLS) sales reported by participating Illinois REALTORS® local boards/associations. The
Chicagoland PMSA, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, includes the counties of Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will.
If no sales were reported in a specific county, that county is not included in this report. Source: Illinois Association of REALTORS®.
Single Home Sales Q4 2009
Illinois Association of REALTORS Quarterly Housing Survey by County
County Q4 2007 Q4 2008 Q4 2009
%
2007 -2008 2008 -2009
Q4 Median
2008
Q4
2009
% Change
Median
Average
2008 2009
% Average
Price
Change
% Q4 Median Q4 Price Q4
Average
Price Q4
KENDALL 226 214 290 -5.3% 35.5 % $231,745 $199,000 -14.1 % $249,852 $202,225 -19.1 %
KNOX 139 95 124 -31.7% 30.5 % $60,000 $62,600 4.3 % $72,304 $76,703 6.1 %
LA SALLE 334 176 282 -47.3% 60.2 % $104,000 $94,800 -8.8 % $118,326 $110,012 -7.0 %
LAKE 1,131 934 1,247 -17.4% 33.5 % $240,000 $219,000 -8.8 % $335,515 $303,089 -9.7 %
LEE 68 95 114 39.7% 20.0 % $74,000 $86,250 16.6 % $91,044 $99,004 8.7 %
LIVINGSTON 72 45 54 -37.5% 20.0 % $97,000 $87,750 -9.5 % $105,146 $97,323 -7.4 %
LOGAN 68 77 85 13.2% 10.4 % $65,900 $75,000 13.8 % $69,704 $77,510 11.2 %
MACON 311 242 230 -22.2% -5.0 % $78,875 $85,000 7.8 % $100,335 $101,246 0.9 %
MACOUPIN 85 79 93 -7.1% 17.7 % $65,000 $72,500 11.5 % $68,961 $82,524 19.7 %
MADISON 723 538 739 -25.6% 37.4 % $108,875 $112,550 3.4 % $126,938 $126,894 0.0 %
MARION 95 91 95 -4.2% 4.4 % $60,000 $47,500 -20.8 % $71,623 $59,076 -17.5 %
MARSHALL 17 7 14 -58.8% 100.0 % $120,000 $83,500 -30.4 % $126,500 $104,850 -17.1 %
MASON 8 5 6 -37.5% 20.0 % $40,000 $76,950 92.4 % $38,783 $87,633 126.0 %
MASSAC 40 24 28 -40.0% 16.7 % $76,750 $74,170 -3.4 % $96,339 $70,615 -26.7 %
MCDONOUGH 36 30 40 -16.7% 33.3 % $74,550 $79,300 6.4 % $95,870 $101,237 5.6 %
MCHENRY 560 439 646 -21.6% 47.2 % $212,000 $184,750 -12.9 % $253,323 $206,620 -18.4 %
MCLEAN 464 379 493 -18.3% 30.1 % $161,750 $146,000 -9.7 % $179,441 $170,724 -4.9 %
MENARD 34 18 31 -47.1% 72.2 % $117,500 $118,000 0.4 % $122,383 $137,641 12.5 %
MERCER 36 13 7 -63.9% -46.2 % $82,500 $95,000 15.2 % $100,957 $91,542 -9.3 %
MONROE 78 68 75 -12.8% 10.3 % $185,000 $169,250 -8.5 % $197,706 $184,477 -6.7 %
MONTGOMERY 60 47 61 -21.7% 29.8 % $55,500 $68,500 23.4 % $68,512 $85,253 24.4 %
MORGAN 76 56 83 -26.3% 48.2 % $83,250 $82,900 -0.4 % $103,966 $98,342 -5.4 %
MOULTRIE 14 23 25 64.3% 8.7 % $85,000 $76,300 -10.2 % $85,085 $89,489 5.2 %
OGLE 129 153 116 18.6% -24.2 % $135,500 $122,950 -9.3 % $161,498 $136,262 -15.6 %
PEORIA 545 496 534 -9.0% 7.7 % $108,450 $106,950 -1.4 % $140,743 $127,878 -9.1 %
PERRY 35 26 27 -25.7% 3.8 % $55,000 $52,000 -5.5 % $61,796 $67,807 9.7 %
PIATT 41 36 39 -12.2% 8.3 % $84,900 $100,000 17.8 % $103,758 $118,217 13.9 %
PIKE 7 1 3 -85.7% 200.0 % $20,000 $31,750 58.8 % $20,000 $35,583 77.9 %
POPE 0 4 0 0.0% -100.0 % $91,500 $0 -100.0 % $112,500 $0 -100.0 %
PULASKI 2 2 3 0.0% 50.0 % $19,000 $39,900 110.0 % $19,000 $34,133 79.6 %
PUTNAM 11 6 13 -45.5% 116.7 % $92,375 $122,500 32.6 % $113,541 $109,692 -3.4 %
RANDOLPH 27 33 41 22.2% 24.2 % $72,000 $69,000 -4.2 % $81,148 $81,881 0.9 %
RICHLAND 3 0 0 -100.0% 0.0 % $0 $0 0.0 % $0 $0 0.0 %
ROCK ISLAND 354 277 356 -21.8% 28.5 % $89,500 $94,250 5.3 % $103,451 $106,177 2.6 %
SAINT CLAIR 567 516 669 -9.0% 29.7 % $117,875 $115,000 -2.4 % $131,622 $122,253 -7.1 %
SALINE 14 13 22 -7.1% 69.2 % $38,500 $64,250 66.9 % $43,423 $89,147 105.3 %
SANGAMON 562 442 624 -21.4% 41.2 % $106,250 $117,500 10.6 % $120,703 $136,989 13.5 %
SCHUYLER 0 0 2 0.0% 0.0 % $0 $99,000 0.0 % $0 $99,000 0.0 %
SCOTT 5 8 6 60.0% -25.0 % $92,450 $106,000 14.7 % $98,425 $111,500 13.3 %
SHELBY 31 28 37 -9.7% 32.1 % $72,450 $72,000 -0.6 % $86,575 $88,716 2.5 %
STARK 13 9 13 -30.8% 44.4 % $66,000 $67,500 2.3 % $64,500 $66,953 3.8 %
STEPHENSON 127 129 110 1.6% -14.7 % $85,500 $78,250 -8.5 % $106,160 $92,372 -13.0 %
TAZEWELL 422 313 405 -25.8% 29.4 % $120,000 $117,500 -2.1 % $136,939 $134,676 -1.7 %
UNION 27 19 34 -29.6% 78.9 % $82,000 $74,000 -9.8 % $106,830 $90,192 -15.6 %
VERMILION 43 128 123 197.7% -3.9 % $47,450 $60,000 26.4 % $62,369 $69,261 11.1 %
2/4/2010 2 4:07:21PM
Information is based on a survey of multiple listing service (MLS) sales reported by participating Illinois REALTORS® local boards/associations. The
Chicagoland PMSA, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, includes the counties of Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will.
If no sales were reported in a specific county, that county is not included in this report. Source: Illinois Association of REALTORS®.
Single Home Sales Q4 2009
Illinois Association of REALTORS Quarterly Housing Survey by County
County Q4 2007 Q4 2008 Q4 2009
%
2007 -2008 2008 -2009
Q4 Median
2008
Q4
2009
% Change
Median
Average
2008 2009
% Average
Price
Change
% Q4 Median Q4 Price Q4
Average
Price Q4
WARREN 26 16 14 -38.5% -12.5 % $42,000 $54,250 29.2 % $59,715 $60,642 1.6 %
WASHINGTON 26 19 28 -26.9% 47.4 % $74,900 $88,750 18.5 % $103,860 $106,833 2.9 %
WAYNE 3 2 3 -33.3% 50.0 % $44,000 $145,900 231.6 % $44,000 $180,800 310.9 %
WHITE 8 9 16 12.5% 77.8 % $68,500 $59,750 -12.8 % $77,527 $72,409 -6.6 %
WHITESIDE 150 160 154 6.7% -3.8 % $80,000 $82,250 2.8 % $88,539 $335,723 279.2 %
WILL 1,138 901 1,330 -20.8% 47.6 % $215,000 $186,000 -13.5 % $245,022 $217,588 -11.2 %
WILLIAMSON 139 142 161 2.2% 13.4 % $83,500 $97,000 16.2 % $105,158 $103,945 -1.2 %
WINNEBAGO 1,154 807 918 -30.1% 13.8 % $113,000 $105,700 -6.5 % $121,152 $113,015 -6.7 %
WOODFORD 84 74 80 -11.9% 8.1 % $133,500 $124,750 -6.6 % $173,302 $154,171 -11.0 %
Chicagoland PMSA 9,751 8,761 12,554 -10.2% 43.3 % $219,000 $190,000 -13.2 % $288,976 $248,405 -14.0 %
Total 19,517 16,815 22,210 -13.8% 32.1 % $149,900 $145,000 -3.3 % $207,666 $193,713 -6.7 %
2/4/2010 3 4:07:21PM
Information is based on a survey of multiple listing service (MLS) sales reported by participating Illinois REALTORS® local boards/associations. The
Chicagoland PMSA, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, includes the counties of Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will.
If no sales were reported in a specific county, that county is not included in this report. Source: Illinois Association of REALTORS®.
Condo Sales Q4 2009
Illinois Association of REALTORS Quarterly Housing Survey by County
County Q4 2007 Q4 2008 Q4 2009
%
2007 -2008 2008 -2009
Q4 Median
2008
Q4
2009
% Change
Median
Average
2008 2009
% Average
Price
Change
% Q4 Median Q4 Price Q4
Average
Price Q4
BOONE 20 1 14 -95.0% 1,300.0 % $119,000 $133,500 12.2 % $119,000 $142,142 19.4 %
BUREAU 4 0 1 -100.0% 0.0 % $0 $94,000 0.0 % $0 $94,000 0.0 %
CARROLL 1 0 0 -100.0% 0.0 % $0 $0 0.0 % $0 $0 0.0 %
CHAMPAIGN 4 0 0 -100.0% 0.0 % $0 $0 0.0 % $0 $0 0.0 %
COOK 5,504 3,539 5,156 -35.7% 45.7 % $242,000 $210,000 -13.2 % $302,457 $260,865 -13.8 %
DE KALB 77 24 35 -68.8% 45.8 % $157,125 $130,795 -16.8 % $163,339 $137,199 -16.0 %
DU PAGE 774 577 845 -25.5% 46.4 % $174,000 $160,000 -8.0 % $192,591 $173,030 -10.2 %
FULTON 1 0 1 -100.0% 0.0 % $0 $68,000 0.0 % $0 $68,000 0.0 %
GRUNDY 26 13 27 -50.0% 107.7 % $159,000 $140,000 -11.9 % $160,480 $138,742 -13.5 %
JO DAVIES 2 1 2 -50.0% 100.0 % $159,000 $108,500 -31.8 % $159,000 $108,500 -31.8 %
KANE 241 164 266 -32.0% 62.2 % $171,500 $157,950 -7.9 % $180,360 $162,184 -10.1 %
KANKAKEE 6 4 4 -33.3% 0.0 % $143,250 $141,000 -1.6 % $142,375 $128,000 -10.1 %
KENDALL 112 56 120 -50.0% 114.3 % $153,245 $129,250 -15.7 % $153,623 $125,332 -18.4 %
LA SALLE 14 8 13 -42.9% 62.5 % $125,200 $116,000 -7.3 % $132,975 $117,100 -11.9 %
LAKE 383 265 382 -30.8% 44.2 % $166,900 $152,250 -8.8 % $201,900 $186,264 -7.7 %
LEE 25 1 1 -96.0% 0.0 % $160,000 $147,000 -8.1 % $160,000 $147,000 -8.1 %
LIVINGSTON 1 0 1 -100.0% 0.0 % $0 $90,000 0.0 % $0 $90,000 0.0 %
MARSHALL 0 1 0 0.0% -100.0 % $82,500 $0 -100.0 % $82,500 $0 -100.0 %
MCHENRY 164 109 164 -33.5% 50.5 % $155,247 $142,500 -8.2 % $160,582 $145,958 -9.1 %
MORGAN 7 2 0 -71.4% -100.0 % $92,499 $0 -100.0 % $92,499 $0 -100.0 %
OGLE 22 4 3 -81.8% -25.0 % $176,702 $155,000 -12.3 % $171,851 $147,133 -14.4 %
PEORIA 47 36 39 -23.4% 8.3 % $123,450 $138,000 11.8 % $139,962 $160,705 14.8 %
PIATT 1 0 0 -100.0% 0.0 % $0 $0 0.0 % $0 $0 0.0 %
SANGAMON 26 14 35 -46.2% 150.0 % $116,625 $106,000 -9.1 % $117,975 $108,387 -8.1 %
STEPHENSON 8 3 5 -62.5% 66.7 % $152,900 $95,000 -37.9 % $120,466 $116,200 -3.5 %
TAZEWELL 25 15 17 -40.0% 13.3 % $147,000 $126,400 -14.0 % $149,600 $132,008 -11.8 %
WHITESIDE 34 0 1 -100.0% 0.0 % $0 $89,900 0.0 % $0 $89,900 0.0 %
WILL 334 257 398 -23.1% 54.9 % $161,000 $148,000 -8.1 % $166,947 $150,735 -9.7 %
WINNEBAGO 102 69 79 -32.4% 14.5 % $117,400 $107,500 -8.4 % $141,388 $115,656 -18.2 %
WOODFORD 1 8 3 700.0% -62.5 % $133,950 $150,000 12.0 % $136,900 $144,133 5.3 %
Chicagoland PMSA 7,615 5,004 7,393 -34.3% 47.7 % $205,000 $180,000 -12.2 % $267,710 $231,711 -13.4 %
Total 7,966 5,171 7,612 -35.1% 47.2 % $200,000 $178,000 -11.0 % $263,546 $228,674 -13.2 %
2/4/2010 1 4:09:17PM
Information is based on a survey of multiple listing service (MLS) sales reported by participating Illinois REALTORS® local boards/associations. The
Chicagoland PMSA, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, includes the counties of Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will.
If no sales were reported in a specific county, that county is not included in this report. Source: Illinois Association of REALTORS®.
All Sales Q4 2009
Illinois Association of REALTORS Quarterly Housing Survey by County
County Q4 2007 Q4 2008 Q4 2009
%
2007 -2008 2008 -2009
Q4 Median
2008
Q4
2009
% Change
Median
Average
2008 2009
% Average
Price
Change
% Q4 Median Q4 Price Q4
Average
Price Q4
COOK 10,035 7,952 11,542 -20.8% 45.1 % $216,502 $190,000 -12.2 % $290,711 $247,694 -14.8 %
DE KALB 286 212 204 -25.9% -3.8 % $170,000 $158,500 -6.8 % $187,509 $160,993 -14.1 %
DU PAGE 1,840 1,528 2,271 -17.0% 48.6 % $249,700 $218,200 -12.6 % $317,523 $279,770 -11.9 %
GRUNDY 122 82 122 -32.8% 48.8 % $167,500 $144,450 -13.8 % $182,666 $153,786 -15.8 %
KANE 1,035 816 1,231 -21.2% 50.9 % $202,500 $174,500 -13.8 % $243,105 $208,026 -14.4 %
KENDALL 338 270 410 -20.1% 51.9 % $214,500 $170,000 -20.7 % $229,893 $179,720 -21.8 %
LAKE 1,514 1,199 1,629 -20.8% 35.9 % $214,000 $195,000 -8.9 % $305,984 $275,693 -9.9 %
MCHENRY 724 548 810 -24.3% 47.8 % $190,000 $172,850 -9.0 % $234,876 $194,338 -17.3 %
WILL 1,472 1,158 1,728 -21.3% 49.2 % $192,725 $172,950 -10.3 % $227,694 $202,191 -11.2 %
Chicagoland PMSA 17,366 13,765 19,947 -20.7% 44.9 % $215,000 $187,000 -13.0 % $281,245 $242,218 -13.9 %
Total 17,366 13,765 19,947 -20.7% 44.9 % $215,000 $187,000 -13.0 % $281,245 $242,218 -13.9 %
2/4/2010 1 4:15:54PM
Information is based on a survey of multiple listing service (MLS) sales reported by participating Illinois REALTORS® local boards/associations. The
Chicagoland PMSA, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, includes the counties of Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will.
If no sales were reported in a specific county, that county is not included in this report. Source: Illinois Association of REALTORS®.
Single Home Sales Q4 2009
Illinois Association of REALTORS Quarterly Housing Survey by County
County Q4 2007 Q4 2008 Q4 2009
%
2007 -2008 2008 -2009
Q4 Median
2008
Q4
2009
% Change
Median
Average
2008 2009
% Average
Price
Change
% Q4 Median Q4 Price Q4
Average
Price Q4
COOK 4,531 4,413 6,386 -2.6% 44.7 % $194,000 $175,000 -9.8 % $281,290 $237,060 -15.7 %
DE KALB 209 188 169 -10.0% -10.1 % $170,000 $162,250 -4.6 % $190,595 $165,920 -12.9 %
DU PAGE 1,066 951 1,426 -10.8% 49.9 % $305,000 $265,500 -13.0 % $393,323 $343,021 -12.8 %
GRUNDY 96 69 95 -28.1% 37.7 % $175,000 $150,000 -14.3 % $186,845 $158,062 -15.4 %
KANE 794 652 965 -17.9% 48.0 % $225,000 $190,000 -15.6 % $258,888 $220,662 -14.8 %
KENDALL 226 214 290 -5.3% 35.5 % $231,745 $199,000 -14.1 % $249,852 $202,225 -19.1 %
LAKE 1,131 934 1,247 -17.4% 33.5 % $240,000 $219,000 -8.8 % $335,515 $303,089 -9.7 %
MCHENRY 560 439 646 -21.6% 47.2 % $212,000 $184,750 -12.9 % $253,323 $206,620 -18.4 %
WILL 1,138 901 1,330 -20.8% 47.6 % $215,000 $186,000 -13.5 % $245,022 $217,588 -11.2 %
Chicagoland PMSA 9,751 8,761 12,554 -10.2% 43.3 % $219,000 $190,000 -13.2 % $288,976 $248,405 -14.0 %
Total 9,751 8,761 12,554 -10.2% 43.3 % $219,000 $190,000 -13.2 % $288,976 $248,405 -14.0 %
2/4/2010 1 4:18:27PM
Information is based on a survey of multiple listing service (MLS) sales reported by participating Illinois REALTORS® local boards/associations. The
Chicagoland PMSA, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, includes the counties of Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will.
If no sales were reported in a specific county, that county is not included in this report. Source: Illinois Association of REALTORS®.
Condo Sales Q4 2009
Illinois Association of REALTORS Quarterly Housing Survey by County
County Q4 2007 Q4 2008 Q4 2009
%
2007 -2008 2008 -2009
Q4 Median
2008
Q4
2009
% Change
Median
Average
2008 2009
% Average
Price
Change
% Q4 Median Q4 Price Q4
Average
Price Q4
COOK 5,504 3,539 5,156 -35.7% 45.7 % $242,000 $210,000 -13.2 % $302,457 $260,865 -13.8 %
DE KALB 77 24 35 -68.8% 45.8 % $157,125 $130,795 -16.8 % $163,339 $137,199 -16.0 %
DU PAGE 774 577 845 -25.5% 46.4 % $174,000 $160,000 -8.0 % $192,591 $173,030 -10.2 %
GRUNDY 26 13 27 -50.0% 107.7 % $159,000 $140,000 -11.9 % $160,480 $138,742 -13.5 %
KANE 241 164 266 -32.0% 62.2 % $171,500 $157,950 -7.9 % $180,360 $162,184 -10.1 %
KENDALL 112 56 120 -50.0% 114.3 % $153,245 $129,250 -15.7 % $153,623 $125,332 -18.4 %
LAKE 383 265 382 -30.8% 44.2 % $166,900 $152,250 -8.8 % $201,900 $186,264 -7.7 %
MCHENRY 164 109 164 -33.5% 50.5 % $155,247 $142,500 -8.2 % $160,582 $145,958 -9.1 %
WILL 334 257 398 -23.1% 54.9 % $161,000 $148,000 -8.1 % $166,947 $150,735 -9.7 %
Chicagoland PMSA 7,615 5,004 7,393 -34.3% 47.7 % $205,000 $180,000 -12.2 % $267,710 $231,711 -13.4 %
Total 7,615 5,004 7,393 -34.3% 47.7 % $205,000 $180,000 -12.2 % $267,710 $231,711 -13.4 %
2/4/2010 1 4:24:57PM
Information is based on a survey of multiple listing service (MLS) sales reported by participating Illinois REALTORS® local boards/associations. The
Chicagoland PMSA, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, includes the counties of Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will.
If no sales were reported in a specific county, that county is not included in this report. Source: Illinois Association of REALTORS®.
All Sales Q4 2009
Illinois Association of REALTORS Quarterly Housing Survey by City
City Q4 2007 Q4 2008 Q4 2009
%
2007 -2008 2008 -2009
Q4 Median
2008
Q4
2009
% Change
Median
Average
2008 2009
% Average
Price
Change
% Q4 Median Q4 Price Q4
Average
Price Q4
CHICAGO 5,338 3,925 5,639 -26.5% 43.7 % $243,000 $215,000 -11.5 % $319,996 $274,318 -14.3 %
2/2/2010 1 12:22:14PM
Information is based on a survey of multiple listing service (MLS) sales reported by participating Illinois REALTORS® local boards/associations. If no sales
were reported in a specific county, that county is not included in this report. Source: Illinois Association of REALTORS®.
Single Home Sales Q4 2009
Illinois Association of REALTORS Quarterly Housing Survey by City
City Q4 2007 Q4 2008 Q4 2009
%
2007 -2008 2008 -2009
Q4 Median
2008
Q4
2009
% Change
Median
Average
2008 2009
% Average
Price
Change
% Q4 Median Q4 Price Q4
Average
Price Q4
CHICAGO 1,520 1,630 2,342 7.2% 43.7 % $160,000 $150,000 -6.3 % $262,425 $215,527 -17.9 %
2/2/2010 1 12:23:18PM
Information is based on a survey of multiple listing service (MLS) sales reported by participating Illinois REALTORS® local boards/associations. If no sales
were reported in a specific county, that county is not included in this report. Source: Illinois Association of REALTORS®.
Condo Sales Q4 2009
Illinois Association of REALTORS Quarterly Housing Survey by County
County Q4 2007 Q4 2008 Q4 2009
%
2007 -2008 2008 -2009
Q4 Median
2008
Q4
2009
% Change
Median
Average
2008 2009
% Average
Price
Change
% Q4 Median Q4 Price Q4
Average
Price Q4
BOONE 20 1 14 -95.0% 1,300.0 % $119,000 $133,500 12.2 % $119,000 $142,142 19.4 %
BUREAU 4 0 1 -100.0% 0.0 % $0 $94,000 0.0 % $0 $94,000 0.0 %
CARROLL 1 0 0 -100.0% 0.0 % $0 $0 0.0 % $0 $0 0.0 %
CHAMPAIGN 4 0 0 -100.0% 0.0 % $0 $0 0.0 % $0 $0 0.0 %
COOK 5,504 3,539 5,156 -35.7% 45.7 % $242,000 $210,000 -13.2 % $302,457 $260,865 -13.8 %
DE KALB 77 24 35 -68.8% 45.8 % $157,125 $130,795 -16.8 % $163,339 $137,199 -16.0 %
DU PAGE 774 577 845 -25.5% 46.4 % $174,000 $160,000 -8.0 % $192,591 $173,030 -10.2 %
FULTON 1 0 1 -100.0% 0.0 % $0 $68,000 0.0 % $0 $68,000 0.0 %
GRUNDY 26 13 27 -50.0% 107.7 % $159,000 $140,000 -11.9 % $160,480 $138,742 -13.5 %
JO DAVIES 2 1 2 -50.0% 100.0 % $159,000 $108,500 -31.8 % $159,000 $108,500 -31.8 %
KANE 241 164 266 -32.0% 62.2 % $171,500 $157,950 -7.9 % $180,360 $162,184 -10.1 %
KANKAKEE 6 4 4 -33.3% 0.0 % $143,250 $141,000 -1.6 % $142,375 $128,000 -10.1 %
KENDALL 112 56 120 -50.0% 114.3 % $153,245 $129,250 -15.7 % $153,623 $125,332 -18.4 %
LA SALLE 14 8 13 -42.9% 62.5 % $125,200 $116,000 -7.3 % $132,975 $117,100 -11.9 %
LAKE 383 265 382 -30.8% 44.2 % $166,900 $152,250 -8.8 % $201,900 $186,264 -7.7 %
LEE 25 1 1 -96.0% 0.0 % $160,000 $147,000 -8.1 % $160,000 $147,000 -8.1 %
LIVINGSTON 1 0 1 -100.0% 0.0 % $0 $90,000 0.0 % $0 $90,000 0.0 %
MARSHALL 0 1 0 0.0% -100.0 % $82,500 $0 -100.0 % $82,500 $0 -100.0 %
MCHENRY 164 109 164 -33.5% 50.5 % $155,247 $142,500 -8.2 % $160,582 $145,958 -9.1 %
MORGAN 7 2 0 -71.4% -100.0 % $92,499 $0 -100.0 % $92,499 $0 -100.0 %
OGLE 22 4 3 -81.8% -25.0 % $176,702 $155,000 -12.3 % $171,851 $147,133 -14.4 %
PEORIA 47 36 39 -23.4% 8.3 % $123,450 $138,000 11.8 % $139,962 $160,705 14.8 %
PIATT 1 0 0 -100.0% 0.0 % $0 $0 0.0 % $0 $0 0.0 %
SANGAMON 26 14 35 -46.2% 150.0 % $116,625 $106,000 -9.1 % $117,975 $108,387 -8.1 %
STEPHENSON 8 3 5 -62.5% 66.7 % $152,900 $95,000 -37.9 % $120,466 $116,200 -3.5 %
TAZEWELL 25 15 17 -40.0% 13.3 % $147,000 $126,400 -14.0 % $149,600 $132,008 -11.8 %
WHITESIDE 34 0 1 -100.0% 0.0 % $0 $89,900 0.0 % $0 $89,900 0.0 %
WILL 334 257 398 -23.1% 54.9 % $161,000 $148,000 -8.1 % $166,947 $150,735 -9.7 %
WINNEBAGO 102 69 79 -32.4% 14.5 % $117,400 $107,500 -8.4 % $141,388 $115,656 -18.2 %
WOODFORD 1 8 3 700.0% -62.5 % $133,950 $150,000 12.0 % $136,900 $144,133 5.3 %
Chicagoland PMSA 7,615 5,004 7,393 -34.3% 47.7 % $205,000 $180,000 -12.2 % $267,710 $231,711 -13.4 %
Total 7,966 5,171 7,612 -35.1% 47.2 % $200,000 $178,000 -11.0 % $263,546 $228,674 -13.2 %
2/4/2010 1 4:09:17PM
Information is based on a survey of multiple listing service (MLS) sales reported by participating Illinois REALTORS® local boards/associations. The
Chicagoland PMSA, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, includes the counties of Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will.
If no sales were reported in a specific county, that county is not included in this report. Source: Illinois Association of REALTORS®.

MRED Closed Statistics for McHCAR

(Detached homes, attached homes, and two to four units)

# Sold Properties Avg Sales Price Avg Days on Market Total Volume

Mar '07 325 $250,809 142 $81,512,925

Apr '07 372 $258,999 135 $96,347,628

May '07 421 $264,597 128 $111,395,337

Jun '07 507 $266,308 121 $135,018,156

Jul '07 475 $261,035 130 $123,991,625

Aug '07 462 $263,176 126 $121,587,312

Sep '07 302 $262,872 138 $79,387,344

Oct '07 283 $251,050 142 $71,047,150

Nov '07 264 $255,719 156 $67,509,816

Dec '07 219 $249,287 148 $54,593,853

Jan '08 157 $229,649 137 $36,054,893

Feb '08 214 $239,524 176 $51,258,136

Mar '08 232 $240,978 171 $55,906,896

Apr '08 259 $229,030 196 $59,318,770

May '08 288 $252,610 160 $72,751,680

June '08 337 $241,343 160 $81,332,591

Jul '08 332 $230,922 164 $76,666,104

Aug '08 266 $234,326 180 $62,330,716

Sep '08 280 $231,646 169 $64,860,880

Oct '08 238 $225,618 165 $53,697,084

Nov '08 162 $204,881 176 $33,190,722

Dec '08 169 $225,287 169 $38,073,503

Jan '09 116 $198,330 201 $23,006,280

Feb '09 152 $194,831 172 $29,614,312

Mar '09 188 $196,831 198 $37,004,228

Apr.'09 221 $198,850 199 $43,945,897

May '09 238 $210,383 195 $50,071,216

June '09 279 $217,471 174 $60,674,387

Jul '09 282 $215,806 185 $60,857,355

Aug '09 261 $217,789 199 $56,843,012

Sep '09 293 $198,332 208 $58,111,398

Oct '09 335 $199,504 191 $66,833,843

Nov '09 264 $191,636 169 $50,591,842

Dec '09 258 $198,224 168 $51,141,707

Jan '10 152 $193,497 162 $29,411,515

Statistics provided by MRED covering McHCAR’s geographical area

including Alden, Algonquin, Cary, Oakwood Hills, Chemung, Harvard,

Lawrence, Crystal Lake, Lakewood, Prairie Grove, Fox River Grove,

Bull Valley, Greenwood, Woodstock, Harmony, Marengo, Hebron,

Huntley, Holiday Hills, Johnsburg, McHenry, Lake Moor, McCullom

Lake, Sunnyside, Ringwood, Lake In The Hills, Richmond, Solon Mills,

Spring Grove, Union, and Wonder Lake. This information is deemed

reliable but is not, however, guaranteed.

Hunger Relief Concert at the Raue Saturday, a concert to benefit the Crystal Lake Food Pantry will feature independent Christian musical artists of the Blacksmith Project. Admission is free - donations are welcomed. Donate now HERE. On Angels' Wings Grand Re-Opening Grand re-opening events for On Angels' Wings (5186 Northwest Hwy.,  Ste. 133 in Crystal Lake) are scheduled through Sunday.  On Angels' Wings is a thrift store, pet adoption center and pet food pantry celebrating its second anniversary this month. Its efforts to increase pet adoptions has grown to include an on-premise pet adoption center, which allows other rescues and shelters within the McHenry County Animal Welfare Coalition to showcase their adoptable pets on weekends. Qualified families in need of food assistance for their pets can receive pet food at the thrift store location, thanks to the generosity of local individuals and businesses that have donated food to the Pet Food Pantry.  It can offer veterinary care to pets of families who are without paid jobs during this difficult economy.  Winter Dog Festival in Wonder Lake This free event for dogs and their owners is from 2 p.m to 5 p.m on Saturday (at 4405 E. Wonder Lake Rd. across from the W. L. Veterinary Clinic). The festival includes raffles, pictures with your pet and complimentary refreshments. McHenry County Animal Control will ave animals on site for adoption. For more, call W. L. Veterinary at 815-653-3586 or W.L. Chamber 815-728-0682. Woodstock Fest Promoter, CSN&Y Tribute If you attended the Galt Airport Woodstock "Tribute" concert, you know that "OHIO" delivers an exceptional tribute to CSN&Y. Now they're back at the Woodstock Opera House on Saturday. In addition, Artie Kornfeld, co-creator and promoter of the original 1969 Woodstock Festival, will be the guest of honor. Kornfeld will open the show by sharing his Woodstock experience. Kornfeld and members of "OHIO" will be available for a meet and greet after the performance. Earlier in the day, stop by Read Between the Lynes (129 Van Buren St. in Woodstock) where Kornfeld will be signing his book "Pied Piper of Woodstock" between 2 p.m and 4 p.m.

Doc Haznow Chili Open Golf Classic On Sunday, join the Crystal Lake Park District for a great frozen tradition - the 40th Annual Doc Haznow Chili Open Golf Classic. This is a championship nine-hole, par 32 course played on the frozen Crystal Lake. You don't have to have any golfing experience to participate, just bring three friends, a few short irons, putter and come have fun on the lake. All foursomes will receive a great giveaway, one bowl of chili and the change to win several prizes. Prizes will include; various golf bags, Ping golf clubs, Ping golf apparel, and various other prizes. And don't forget to decorate a sled for the Chili Open "Best Sled" contest for your chance to win even more great golf prizes. In the event of thin ice on the lake, the event will be held at Lippold Park. Cost is $110 plus $10 for each non resident. Registration forms will be available at the Park District office or online. The McHenry County Women's Connection Brunch The McHenry County Women's Connection Brunch - Warm up Your Heart will be at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. next Wednesday at Holiday Inn in Crystal Lake. Join Sara Shephard, owner and personal chef of Eat Fit as she demonstrates and creates warm, healthy comfort foods that you can share with your family and friends. Following the program, Join Missie Pierson of Cherry Valley, Ill., as she shares her story of hope restored through a drama presentation. She is a Creative Memories Consultant, wife and mother of three, ages 16, 13, and 4. The youngest of which was adopted from Columbia, South America last summer. Brunch, program and speaker is $16. Complimentary childcare is available. For reservations, call Anne at 815-385-3770 or e-mail vette87@att.net. Reserve Your Seat to the Chicago Flower Show! Countryside is offering an exciting trip to the Chicago Flower and Garden Show Thursday, March 11. Reservations are $35 per person and include round trip transportation, your ticket to get into the Flower and Garden Show and "New Additions for Your Garden," a presentation by Kim Hartmann on the way downtown! The bus will depart Countryside at 9:30 a.m. and leave Navy Pier at 4 p.m. to return to Countryside. Seats are filling up quickly! Make your reservation when shopping at Countryside or e-mail marcy@countrysideflowershop.com. ickets available on a first come first serve basis by February 19, 2010.  The McHenry County Photography Contest  The McHenry County Photography Contest 2010 has begun! The contest is until Aug. 1. There are 4 Divisions and 8 Categories to choose from in this contest, with Top Photographs to be displayed at the Woodstock Opera House in October/November 2010. Contest information, and rules and regulations have been posted on the McHenry County Fair Web site. Deadline for registration is June 15. Photos should be dropped off at the McHenry County Fair's Home Arts Building F from noon to 4 p.m. from Aug. 2 to 8. For more, contact Nancy Shepherd at nshepherdphoto@sbcglobal.net or call 815-338-7406.

MRED Closed Statistics for McHCAR
(Detached homes, attached homes, and two to four units)
# Sold Properties Avg Sales Price Avg Days on Market Total Volume
Jan '07 265 $252,024 117 $66,786,360
Feb '07 227 $256,933 148 $58,323,791
Mar '07 325 $250,809 142 $81,512,925
Apr '07 372 $258,999 135 $96,347,628
May '07 421 $264,597 128 $111,395,337
Jun '07 507 $266,308 121 $135,018,156
Jul '07 475 $261,035 130 $123,991,625
Aug '07 462 $263,176 126 $121,587,312
Sep '07 302 $262,872 138 $79,387,344
Oct '07 283 $251,050 142 $71,047,150
Nov '07 264 $255,719 156 $67,509,816
Dec '07 219 $249,287 148 $54,593,853
Jan '08 157 $229,649 137 $36,054,893
Feb '08 214 $239,524 176 $51,258,136
Mar '08 232 $240,978 171 $55,906,896
Apr '08 259 $229,030 196 $59,318,770
May '08 288 $252,610 160 $72,751,680
June '08 337 $241,343 160 $81,332,591
Jul '08 332 $230,922 164 $76,666,104
Aug '08 266 $234,326 180 $62,330,716
Sep '08 280 $231,646 169 $64,860,880
Oct '08 238 $225,618 165 $53,697,084
Nov '08 162 $204,881 176 $33,190,722
Dec '08 169 $225,287 169 $38,073,503
Jan '09 116 $198,330 201 $23,006,280
Feb '09 152 $194,831 172 $29,614,312
Mar '09 188 $196,831 198 $37,004,228
Apr.'09 221 $198,850 199 $43,945,897
May '09 238 $210,383 195 $50,071,216
June '09 279 $217,471 174 $60,674,387
Jul '09 282 $215,806 185 $60,857,355
Aug '09 261 $217,789 199 $56,843,012
Sep '09 293 $198,332 208 $58,111,398
Oct '09 335 $199,504 191 $66,833,843
Nov '09 264 $191,636 169 $50,591,842

Statistics provided by MRED covering McHCAR’s geographical area
including Alden, Algonquin, Cary, Oakwood Hills, Chemung, Harvard,
Lawrence, Crystal Lake, Lakewood, Prairie Grove, Fox River Grove,
Bull Valley, Greenwood, Woodstock, Harmony, Marengo, Hebron,
Huntley, Holiday Hills, Johnsburg, McHenry, Lake Moor, McCullom
Lake, Sunnyside, Ringwood, Lake In The Hills, Richmond, Solon Mills,
Spring Grove, Union, and Wonder Lake.

This information is deemed
reliable but is not, however, guaranteed.

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