Market Overview: 2025 Compared to 2024
The Clarendon Hills housing market showed continued strength in 2025 compared to 2024, driven by limited inventory and consistent buyer demand. Average home prices were slightly higher than the 2024, and desirable properties sold with exceptional momentum.
While month-to-month statistics can fluctuate in a small market like Clarendon Hills, the broader pattern in 2025 was steady appreciation and sustained interest, particularly for homes in prime locations or those offering updated, functional layouts.
Compared to 2024, homes in 2025 spent less time on the market, reflecting more confident buyers who were prepared to act when the right opportunity appeared. Demand remained strongest for homes close to town, schools, and the train, as well as for properties that were well-presented and realistically priced.
Sellers who invested in preparation and aligned their pricing with current market conditions tended to achieve better results, while homes that missed the mark on pricing or condition required more time and price adjustment.
Key Market Stats: 2025 vs. 2024
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Looking Ahead: The Spring 2026 Market
Looking ahead to the Spring 2026 Market, activity is expected to accelerate as new listings come on the market and buyer demand continues to build into the spring market.
Sellers who move early are often able to capitalize on stronger positioning, greater visibility, and more decisive buyer action. Inventory should improve modestly, but it is unlikely to shift the market in a meaningful way.
In a community like Clarendon Hills, demand continues to outpace supply for quality homes, which means strategy will matter more than ever. I really think this current low inventory situation will remain for the near future.
Our Practical 2026 Outlook
No one can promise exactly what 2026 will bring. Nevertheless, the same three levers usually decide outcomes: preparation, pricing, and terms. In short, homes that are easy to understand, easy to tour, and easy to say “yes” to tend to win attention first.
- Micro-markets should stay different: One pocket can feel busy while another feels quiet. Therefore, your strategy should be address-specific.
- Move-in-ready should keep earning a premium: Buyers can accept “older,” but they usually reject “uncared for.” Thoughtful staging and meticulous presentation consistently contributes to stronger outcomes.
- Clear offers typically outperform poorly structured offers: Next year, clarity will still matter: timeline, financing, and communication.
2026 Game Plan for Buyers
- First, get fully pre-approved and know your budget (payment, not just price).
- Secondly, tour without delay when the right home appears as hesitation can weaken your position.
- Finally, write offers that are simple and defendable, with terms that fit your lifestyle and circumstances.
2026 Game Plan for Sellers
- Start with a hyper-local CMA and a launch calendar. Then prepare your home to photograph well.
- Fix the easy items first (lights, paint touch-ups, hardware, deep cleaning). This results in buyers focusing on your home, not the “to-do” list.
- Track feedback weekly. If a change is needed, adjust one lever at a time: price, presentation, or terms.
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