When is the best time of year to put your house on the market?  February? Maybe June? Let’s dig into the data to find out. There are many different ways to look at this question, but in this post, I want to understand at what time of year sellers get the most money for their homes while also generating the most amount of interest from buyers.

In Chicago’s North Shore housing market, we’re seeing some interesting data that comes as a direct result of increased federal interest rates. During the pandemic, interest rates were at a historic low. In the spring of 2022, the Federal Reserve began raising rates in an effort to ease inflation and slow down the market. Now, we’re clearly seeing the impact, and it may surprise you!