The areas I specialize in are: Darien, Downers Grove, Oak Brook & Westmont.  I watch these markets daily and we have definitely seen an uptick in activity.  We are experiencing more buyer inquiries, showings, phone calls and homes going under contract. 

Here is recent market activity in the areas I service.

Darien, Illinois

From January 1st thru March 31st, 2009:

15 Single Family Homes have closed

8 Attached (town homes and condos) have closed

There are currently 12 Single Family Homes and 7 Attached properties Under Contract

Downers Grove, Illinois

From January 1st thru March 31st, 2009:

41 Single Family Homes have closed

30 Attached (town homes and condos) have closed

There are currently 47 Single Family Homes and 27 Attached properties Under Contract

Oak Brook, Illinois

From January 1st thru March 31st, 2009:

7 Single Family Homes have closed

5 Attached (town homes and condos) have closed

There are currently 6 Single Family Homes and 3 Attached properties Under Contract

Westmont, Illinois

From January 1st thru March 31st, 2009:

10 Single Family Homes have closed

10 Attached (town homes and condos) have closed

There are currently 13 Single Family and 7 Attached properties Under Contract

For more information on our local markets call:

Laura Karambelas, Real Estate Consultant-630-964-3276

or visit my website where you can search all available homes at: http://www.LauraKarambelas.com