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Diego Garcia, Realtor

Homes You'll Love in Chicago's Best Neighborhoods

Buying? Selling? Investing? As your Chicagoland realtor, I deliver results with personalized service and real-time market insights.

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Market Trends in Chiacago and the Northwest, North, and West Suburbs

Thinking of selling in 2025? The chicago area is buzzing with opportunity. Here's the latest on what's driving our local market, straight from the data, so you can sell smarter.

Home Prices Are Climbing—But Moderating

In 2024, median home prices in the Chicago metro rose 6.7% to $320,000. In our suburbs, like Naperville ($530K, +20% since 2022) and Arlington Heights ($395K, +11.3%), gains were steeper due to low inventory. For 2025, expect 3-5% growth as rates ease to ~6% (NAR projection).

Seller Tip: Price just under a threshold to spark bidding wars.

Inventory Stays Tight—Sellers Hold the Edge

Schaumburg and Elk Grove Village averaged 1.5-2 months of supply in 2024, with Elmhurst down 38.1% in listings. Homeowners with 3-4% rates are staying put, but 2025 may see a slight listing bump—still a seller's market in family-friendly Naperville.

Seller Tip: Stage your home—turnkey properties sell in under 30 days.

Homes Sell Fast—Timing Is Everything

Arlington Heights averaged 57 days on market in 2024, Naperville 20-30 days, and West Chicago just 11 days. With remote work driving demand, 2025 will stay quick. I sold an Elmhurst ranch 5% above asking in 14 days last year—prep works.

Seller Tip: List in spring (March-May) for peak buyer traffic.

Suburban Living Fuels Demand

Evanston and Hinsdale draw ex-city buyers with schools and downtowns. Naperville's $530K median reflects a 20% rise since 2022. The Double Track NWI line (2025) will boost west suburbs like Elmhurst—60% of buyers want suburban perks.

Seller Tip: Highlight Metra access or parks—buyers crave lifestyle.

Our suburbs are primed for sellers in 2025. With my expertise in Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Naperville, and more, I'll get your home sold fast and for top value.

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Diego Garcia, Realtor

Meet Diego Garcia, Chicago Realtor

Diego Garcia (License #475198454) is a dedicated Chicagoland realtor with Stonebridge Realty with two years of licensed experience, specializing in real estate investing. Leveraging his extensive knowledge of the Chicagoland market, Diego assists sellers in maximizing property value, guides investors to profitable opportunities, and helps buyers find their ideal homes across the region.

Born and raised in the Chicago area, Diego Garcia brings a local's insight to neighborhoods and local cities like Schaumburg, Palatine, Aurora and beyond. Fluent in Spanish and an avid fitness enthusiast, he delivers energetic, personalized service to every client. Trust Diego to turn real estate goals into reality in the Chicago area.

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