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Jult 2, 2026
ROCKFORD — Home sale prices in the region hit another record high in May, something that’s become a familiar refrain in the three-county area.
It marks the 12th time since March 2024 that the NorthWest Illinois Alliance of Realtors has reported record-breaking price growth in Boone, Ogle and Winnebago Counties.
The latest data shows the three-month rolling average price was $246,640 in May. That breaks the most recent record of $242,241 set in September. The average sales price is nearly 11% higher than $222,790 recorded in May 2025.
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June 26, 2026
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - For many people buying a home, the price, location and neighborhood often drive the decision.
But for some members of the LGBTQ+ community, the search starts with a different question: where can they feel safe?
The Northwest Illinois Alliance of Realtors says it has seen a small trend of LGBTQ+ couples and families relocating to Rockford after searching for communities they felt offered safety, acceptance and support.
September 18, 2025
The market moves so quickly in Rockford, Illinois, that agent Kelli Wensky of Dickerson and Nieman requires buyers to send her their “no regret price” when making an offer.
It’s the price that will keep buyers from wondering if they could have purchased for less, or if they don’t make a winning offer, the price that they couldn’t go higher on.
Rockford is the fifth-largest city in Illinois, and one that remains affordable with a median single-family sale price of $155,000, according to Homes.com, but attractive enough to pull in out-of-state buyers and ex-Chicagoans. The low inventory and high demand keep the market moving swiftly, helping agents sell.
October 17, 2025
The news came earlier this week as the automobile company will bring production on the Jeep Cherokee and Compass to the Stateline.
The move is expected to bring at least 3,000 jobs, something local real estate agents are prepping for as people get set to move to or move back to the area.
"I think if this was to happen now, we would not have enough space for people to move in. I will say they are currently building new homes in the Belvidere/Boone County area," Scot Craig said.