• Apartment building sales continue to be very strong.
• Rental demand for properties is stronger than last 5 years.
• Selection of residential properties are the best since 2001.
• Sellers are more motivated and very willing to “make a deal”.
• As prices moderate, affordability increases.
• Decent financing is still available at reasonable rates.
• The cut back in new home construction thins out inventory.
• Vacation home sales still very strong.
• RE/MAX continues to lead in listings sold, sales made, and total units closed.
• We are number one in 216 areas in 2007.
• Immigration accounts for 11% of sales.
• Must lower prices to clear inventories.

Lane closings are now in place from Lake Cook Rd in Northbrook, all the way down to Chicago’s Lawrence exit.  The resurfacing project is expected to last 5 months.  In addition, be cautious of electronic radar to issue tickets for work-zone speed violators.

 So budget your travel time or avoid the Edens all together if you can!