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Home Sales Rise In April, But Tight Inventory Still Hampers

CHAMPAIGN – April home sales were up sharply from a year ago in Illinois, while rising more modestly in Champaign County. The Champaign County Association of Realtors reports 272 homes were sold in the Champaign County area in April, a 3.42% increase over the 263 homes sold in April, 2020. But statewide, home sales increased

Rising Home Sales, Just Before Coronavirus’ Impact

Sales of existing homes were on the rise in Illinois and in Champaign County — up until the stay-at-home restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Now, realtors are hoping the housing market will recover quickly, once the restrictions are lifted. Across the state, the trade group Illinois Realtors reported sales of 12,182 homes and