Northern Illinois Real Estate Videos & Market Updates

Mortgage rates get most of the attention, but fall can bring some important changes for home buyers too. Historically, buyers may see more homes to choose from, lower asking prices, and sellers who are more willing to negotiate as the end of the year approaches. If affordability has kept you on the sidelines, the seasonal shift could create opportunities that weren’t there a few months ago.

Think every home seller is firm on their asking price? Not anymore. Recently, 41% of homes for sale had a price reduction, which means more sellers are showing a willingness to negotiate rather than let their home sit on the market. That doesn’t mean every house is suddenly affordable, but buyers may have more negotiating power, flexibility, and opportunity than they realize. If you’ve put your home search on hold, let’s take another look at what’s happening locally.

Your first home was never meant to be your forever home. If you’re ready for more space, today’s market may offer a unique advantage. Starter homes remain in high demand, which could help you get a strong price when you sell. Meanwhile, more move-up homes are hitting the market, giving you additional choices and potentially more negotiating power. Add in the equity you’ve built, and your next move may be closer than you think. Ready to explore your options? Contact The Kombrink Team today.

Feel like your home search has been showing you the same options over and over? There’s a reason. Housing inventory is still higher than last year, but the pace of growth has slowed dramatically. Last spring, the number of homes for sale was up about 31% year-over-year. Today, that increase is closer to 2%. But recent trends suggest inventory growth may be starting to stabilize. And if homes continue taking longer to sell, more listings could begin piling up again. If your home search has felt a little stale, don’t give up. New opportunities are hitting the market every day.

What’s happening in the Naperville, Illinois real estate market right now? Here’s the August 2026 snapshot: Median sold price: $685,000 Median days on market: 7 days Months of inventory: 2.1 Sold-to-list ratio: 100.5% Inventory: up 30% year over year Active listings: 340 New listings: 297 New pending listings: 154 Median price per square foot: $264 Naperville buyers have more homes to choose from than they did a year ago, but the market is still competitive. Homes are selling quickly and for slightly more than asking price on average. Thinking about buying or selling a home in Naperville? Contact The Kombrink Team at One Source Realty at 630-402-0021.

What’s happening in the Elgin, Illinois real estate market right now? Here’s the August 2026 snapshot: Median sold price: $400,000 Median days on market: 10 days Months of inventory: 1.9 Sold-to-list ratio: 100.3% Inventory: up 16% year over year Active listings: 194 New listings: 181 Median price per square foot: $211 Inventory is improving, which gives Elgin buyers more choices, but 1.9 months of supply is still firmly in seller’s-market territory. Homes are also selling for slightly more than asking price on average. Thinking about buying or selling a home in Elgin? Contact The Kombrink Team at One Source Realty at 630-402-0021.

What’s happening in the Batavia, Illinois real estate market right now? In August 2026: Median sold price: $460,000 Median days on market: 8 days Months of inventory: 1.4 Sold-to-list ratio: 100.3% Inventory: up 37% year over year Active listings: 45 Median price per square foot: $234 Even with more homes available, Batavia remains a competitive seller’s market. Properties are still moving quickly and selling slightly above asking price on average. Thinking about buying or selling a home in Batavia? Contact The Kombrink Team at One Source Realty at 630-402-0021.

The Aurora, Illinois real estate market is giving buyers more options, but sellers still have the advantage. In August 2026: Median sold price: $338,000 Median days on market: 8 days Months of inventory: 2.0 Sold-to-list ratio: 100.2% Inventory: up 47% year over year Active listings: 248 So while Aurora has considerably more inventory than a year ago, homes are still selling quickly and essentially at full asking price. Thinking about buying or selling a home in Aurora? Contact The Kombrink Team at One Source Realty at 630-402-0021.

What’s happening in the Geneva, Illinois real estate market right now? In August 2026, Geneva homes had a median sold price of $610,000, with properties selling in a median of just 4 days. Inventory climbed to 1.8 months of supply, but homes still sold for an average of 101.5% of list price. That means Geneva remains a competitive seller’s market, even as buyers get a few more choices. Thinking about buying or selling a home in Geneva? Contact The Kombrink Team at One Source Realty at 630-402-0021.

What’s happening in the Geneva, Illinois real estate market right now? Here’s a quick look at the July 2026 numbers: With just 1.6 months of inventory and homes still selling above asking price on average, Geneva remains a competitive seller’s market. Buyers have more inventory than they did a month ago, but well-priced homes are still moving quickly. Thinking about buying or selling in Geneva? Let’s talk about what these numbers mean for your specific situation.

Take a walkthrough of this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath split-level home at 4N849 White Pine Ln in the desirable Wideview neighborhood of St. Charles, Illinois. Set on a beautifully landscaped lot of nearly an acre, this home features an open, updated floor plan, hardwood flooring, a gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, and a lower-level family room with a dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. The expansive backyard includes a patio and separate paver patio, offering plenty of space to relax and entertain.

Welcome to 2222 Foxmoor Ln in Aurora’s Cambridge Countryside neighborhood. This spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath brick and vinyl townhome features a dramatic two-story entry and living room with a gas log fireplace, an eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a private primary suite, second-floor laundry and a full unfinished basement. Enjoy a landscaped setting with mature trees, a front porch, backyard deck and 2-car attached garage. The HOA handles exterior maintenance, lawn care and snow removal. Located within Indian Prairie School District 204 and close to parks, ponds, Chicago Premium Outlets, shopping, dining and interstate access.

Take a photo tour of this spacious 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch home for sale at 1530 Sunrise Dr in DeKalb, Illinois. Set on a mature tree-lined lot, this inviting home features a front porch, 2.5-car garage, large backyard deck, modern neutral decor and luxury vinyl plank flooring. Inside, you’ll find a bright living room with a bay window, an adjacent dining room and an eat-in kitchen with solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, a tile backsplash and pantry. The large family room offers a beamed ceiling, gas log fireplace and built-in shelving. Four generous bedrooms and a partially finished basement provide plenty of space for everyday living, recreation and storage.