Article posted: 2/9/2013 5:02 AM

Fewer homes available in quality locations

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Houses are now on the market fewer days and sellers are getting better prices, said Jeff Matheson of Century 21 Kreuser and Seiler.

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While not yet as healthy as in other states, the real estate market in the Chicago area "definitely shows signs of having bottomed out and early signals of an upturn," said Jeff Matheson of Century 21 Kreuser and Seiler in Libertyville.