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

This is a very common question asked of real estate agents in Hinsdale. Whether you are a home owner in Hinsdale or a potential buyer interested in homes for sale in Hinsdale, IL you are undoubtedly interested in the answer to this question. The only way you can truly know how the Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale, including explanations of how the key metrics compare to the previous 13 months.

Homes Listed vs. Homes Sold

There were 356 homes listed for sale in Hinsdale during October, 2013, with only 62 of those being new listings that went on the market in October. Of those 356 total homes listed, only 26 homes were sold in October. That means only 7.3% of the homes that were on the market for sale at some point in October actually sold.

Market Composition

Of the 356 homes listed for sale in Hinsdale during October, 96.1% were Traditional sales, 2% were Short Sales, and 2% were foreclosures. Compared to last year, that is an increase in Traditional sales over October, 2012 of 2.5%, 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 Hinsdale

The median list price of homes for sale in Hinsdale during October was $885,000. The median sold price in Hinsdale during October was $853,750.

The October, 2013 median price for homes sold in Hinsdale, IL has depreciated (fallen) -7.2% when comparing to October, 2012 (year over year). The median price for homes sold in Hinsdale, IL has depreciated (fallen) -1.07% when comparing to September, 2013 (month over month).

Are homes selling quickly in Hinsdale?

The average number of days homes in Hinsdale 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 146 days on the market. Do not assume that your home will sell in 146 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 Hinsdale?

It is currently a Buyers' Market in Hinsdale. 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 Hinsdale page.

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