Leigh Marcus Discusses the Impact of Rising Mortgage Rates on Chicago Real Estate Market

Along with the move by the Federal Reserve towards increasing short-term borrowing costs, mortgage rates have also experienced a surge over the last few months. In December 2016, the mortgage rates for 30-year home loan reached almost 4.32%. This figure has come down over the last couple of months, but it has already caused a depletion in the demand for housing.

Apprehensions relating to the increasing trend in mortgage rates, however, have had a strong, positive impact on home buyers and sellers in Chicago. "The threat of interest rates continuing to rise has brought out buyers and we had a strong December. All of that momentum has carried over into spring," said Leigh Marcus.  

Discussing the favorable condition of the Chicago real estate market, Leigh also added, "The number of sales in the Chicago market is already up 18% versus last year, and that's great news. The number of new listings to come to the market is up 23% versus this time last year, as well. Not only are there a lot more buyers out there than there were this time last year, there are more homes for them to choose from. Overall, it's a very positive market. "

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