Have the March Stats for Cook and Lake County Come Out Yet?

LC (Laura Cannon): Yes.
IP (Interlocuter): So, how were they?
LC: Eek. Not great. I think April numbers will be better.
IP: So, how bad were they?
LC: Well, let me start with the good news: In Cook County, sales were only down about 26% over last year.
IP: What kind of spring bounce is that?!
LC: I [...]

Barrington and Palatine: There is Still a Spring Market Bounce

There is no way to not make this entry lame. I am posting just to say I won’t be posting for a few more days. Sorry about that. I’ve been really busy. This spring market feels like a sale at Macy’s in December: confusion, but some great deals if you [...]

2008 Spring Market Report; Who is buying?

I haven’t been able to post for a while, and this one will have to be short. The spring market is now in full swing. After sales were down 34% and 27% in January and February respectively for the Chicago Metro area as compared to last year, we are on a rebound month.* Given [...]