Illinois home sales and prices continue upward climb in August; Statewide sales rise 17.3 percent, median prices rise 13.6 percent

SPRINGFIELD, IL – September 19, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Illinois home sales increased 17.3 percent over previous-year levels in August and median prices increased 13.6 percent, according to the Illinois Association of REALTORS®, closing out the summer selling season on a strong note.