chi-remax Luxury homes like this are plentiful in many markets, but many struggle to find buyers.

CHICAGO—An unusual confluence of trends in the northern IL housing market presents an interesting mix of challenges and opportunities to buyers and sellers during the final months of 2018, according to an analysis by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois regional network.

“We're seeing sales activity and price levels comparable to what we experienced a year ago, but with some important differences,” says Jeff La Grange, vice president of the regional network.

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Brian J. Rogal

Brian J. Rogal is a Chicago-based freelance writer with years of experience as an investigative reporter and editor, most notably at The Chicago Reporter, where he concentrated on housing issues. He also has written extensively on alternative energy and the payments card industry for national trade publications.