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Chicago’s Housing Market Saw a Moderate Price Increase and a Jump in Sales in August
The Chicago housing market continued to move aggressively in August. The city saw a nearly 14 percent increase in sales, the largest increase since January.
Home Sales Rebounded in August, Continuing a 2016 Trend Toward ‘Normal’
Despite strong sales and shrinking inventory, home prices rose at the slowest pace of the year, up just 4.4 percent from last year.
L.A. Home Prices Continued to Climb in August Despite More Homes For Sale
L.A. home prices rose 7.9 percent in August from a year earlier to $615,000, continuing a run of annual price increases that’s lasted more than four years.
Washington, D.C., Home Prices Were Up 9.8 Percent in August; Sales Surged 25 Percent
Washington, D.C., home prices increased 9.8 percent in August from a year earlier to a median sale price of $576,500. August sales surged 24.8 percent compared to last year.
San Francisco Real Estate Prices Flattened in August
San Francisco home sales declined for the eighth-consecutive month, falling 0.4 percent in August from a year earlier. Prices were flat, showing zero growth compared to last year.

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Chicago’s Housing Market Saw a Moderate Price Increase and a Jump in Sales in August
The Chicago housing market continued to move aggressively in August. The city saw a nearly 14 percent increase in sales, the largest increase since January.
Home Sales Rebounded in August, Continuing a 2016 Trend Toward ‘Normal’
Despite strong sales and shrinking inventory, home prices rose at the slowest pace of the year, up just 4.4 percent from last year.
L.A. Home Prices Continued to Climb in August Despite More Homes For Sale
L.A. home prices rose 7.9 percent in August from a year earlier to $615,000, continuing a run of annual price increases that’s lasted more than four years.
Washington, D.C., Home Prices Were Up 9.8 Percent in August; Sales Surged 25 Percent
Washington, D.C., home prices increased 9.8 percent in August from a year earlier to a median sale price of $576,500. August sales surged 24.8 percent compared to last year.
San Francisco Real Estate Prices Flattened in August
San Francisco home sales declined for the eighth-consecutive month, falling 0.4 percent in August from a year earlier. Prices were flat, showing zero growth compared to last year.

Buying the Right Home in Nine Easy Steps
It’s easy to imagine that a different neighborhood, a sunnier kitchen, a shorter commute could lead to a better life. What’s hard to know is how to get that.