The Normal Seasonal Cycle of Home Sales in DuPage county
- Jake Kilts
- Jan 21
- 2 min read
Thinking about the real estate market? Thinking about what your house is worth? Did you know its worth more in different times of the year?
Over a decade ago I had my first kid and got my real estate license. I knew I didnt want to go into construction like the rest of my family and I took a big jump into an unknown industry. Now 5 kids later and a few hundred homes sales under my belt I understand one thing really well. Real estate has a cycle, each year its all the same.
Spring is a big push, July is the top December is the bottom. We have two bumps in there School and pre holiday.
Here is some data to back up what I have experienced.
January–February: Slowest months of the year (~650–675 sales). Winter and post-holiday slowdown.
March–June: Rapid acceleration as buyers and listings return.June is the annual peak (~1,540 sales).
July: Noticeable pullback as families travel.
August: Small rebound from buyers rushing to close before school starts.
September–October: Final buying window before the holidays.
November–December: Gradual decline into year-end (~920 sales).
The chart above shows the average number of homes sold per month across multiple years .Here is the breakdown of the Seasonal Cycle Dupage County
January–February: The Annual Low Point
January and February consistently mark the slowest period of the year.
January averages ~660 home sales
February averages ~675 home sales
Cold weather, post-holiday fatigue, and limited listings keep activity muted.
March–June: The Acceleration Phase
Starting in March, the market shifts quickly.
March breaks 1,000+ sales
April and May climb steadily
June is the clear peak, averaging ~1,540 home sales
This is when:
Inventory peaks
Buyer urgency increases
Pricing pressure builds
June is historically the strongest month of the year in DuPage County.
July: The Vacation Pullback
After June, sales dip.
July averages ~1,425 sales, down from the June peak
People travel this month.
August: The Back-to-School Surge
August produces a secondary peak.
Average sales rebound to ~1,370 homes
These are buyers who delayed during summer travel and now need to close before school starts. This bump is highly consistent year to year.
September–October: The Pre-Holiday Window
Early fall delivers one last opportunity window:
September averages ~1,130 sales
October averages ~1,090 sales
These buyers want stability before the holidays and winter weather.
November–December: The Slow Fade
Activity declines into year-end:
November and December average ~920 sales
Momentum resets heading into January
If you want to jump in this year and find a house give me a call or text I would be happy to help you.
Jake Kilts
630.487.1896
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