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How is the real estate market doing in Wheaton, IL?

This is a very common question asked of real estate agents in Wheaton. Whether you are a home owner in Wheaton or a potential buyer interested in homes for sale in Wheaton, IL you are undoubtedly interested in the answer to this question. The only way you can truly know how the Wheaton real estate market is doing is to be informed. The key metrics that answer this question change every month.

In this post, we display some of the key real estate metrics for October, 2013. Bowers Realty Group offers a more comprehensive explanation of how the real estate market is doing in Wheaton, including explanations of how the key metrics compare to the previous 13 months.

Homes Listed vs. Homes Sold

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There were 509 homes listed for sale in Wheaton during October, 2013, with only 89 of those being new listings that went on the market in October. Of those 509 total homes listed, only 41 homes were sold in October. That means only 8.1% of the homes that were on the market for sale at some point in October actually sold.

Market Composition

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Of the 509 homes listed for sale in Wheaton during October, 85.3% were Traditional sales, 8.6% were Short Sales, and 6.1% were foreclosures. Compared to last year, that is an increase in Traditional sales over October, 2012 of 8.2%, which means there is a smaller percentage of distressed properties on the market. This leads to higher home prices for the entire market.

Home Values in Wheaton

The median list price of homes for sale in Wheaton during October was $269,900. The median sold price in Wheaton during October was $263,500.

The October, 2013 median price for homes sold in Wheaton, IL has depreciated (fallen) -9.45% when comparing to October, 2012 (year over year). The median price for homes sold in Wheaton, IL has depreciated (fallen) -12.17% when comparing to September, 2013 (month over month).

Are homes selling quickly in Wheaton?

The average number of days homes in Wheaton are on the market before they sell varies greatly from month to month. In fact, it varies greatly from listing to listing. There are many factors that drastically impact how quickly a home sells, which is another topic in itself. Since the question is asked very often, we will provide the statistic. The average for homes that sold in October, 2013 was 96 days on the market. Do not assume that your home will sell in 96 days!!! If you are interested in understanding the factors that impact how quickly homes sell or how quickly your home can sell, contact Bowers Realty Group at 630-712-1921.

Is it a Buyers' Market or a Sellers' Market in Wheaton?

It is currently a Buyers' Market in Wheaton. To learn about how that is determined or where the signals for next month are pointing, review Bowers Realty Group's how's the real estate market doing in Wheaton page.

The above statistics were calculated by Bowers Realty Group based on information directly from the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. For more information about selling your house in Wheaton or buying a home in Wheaton visit www.teambowersrealtors.com or contact Bowers Realty Group at 630-712-1921.

The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.


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