If you’ve been keeping an eye on the real estate market lately, you already know the story: mortgage rates are higher than the record lows we saw a few years ago. It’s completely natural
Dated: July 6 2026
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Happy Monday, July 6! We are officially crossing the halfway mark of the summer market. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the "perfect" moment to buy or sell a home in Mount Prospect or across the Northwest Suburbs, let's look at the real-time data shaping our market right now.
The biggest trend defining this summer is predictability. The wild market fluctuations of the past few years have leveled off, giving both buyers and sellers a much more stable environment to make big moves. Here is what you need to know today:
We aren't seeing the erratic rate jumps that used to disrupt weekend shopping. Mortgage rates have stabilized, which has brought serious, well-qualified buyers back into the local market. They aren't waiting for a miracle drop, they are hunting for the right home before the new school year begins.
Inventory has improved slightly compared to the spring squeeze, but turnkey, move-in-ready homes are still flying off the market in 8 to 15 days. If a home is priced right and shows beautifully, it is still commanding multiple offers over its first weekend.
Home values across our local suburban corridors remain rock-solid. If you are a homeowner wondering if you missed the peak to sell, the data shows that low inventory continues to protect your home's equity, giving you massive leverage to net top dollar.
Whether you want to find a home with a great yard before fall, downsize into low-maintenance suburban living, or connect with our top-tier lenders to see exactly what your modern purchasing power looks like, let’s look at the data for your specific neighborhood block!
Reach out today for a casual, no-pressure strategy session.
Mary Grivas | REALTOR® Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
📞 Call/Text: 630-688-1725
✉️ Email: MGrivas@StarckRE.com
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I’m Mary Grivas, a REALTOR® with Berkshire Hathaway Starck Real Estate, based in Mount Prospect, IL and serving clients throughout the Chicago area and surrounding suburbs. I&rsquo....
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