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Illinois home sales soar in September but prices fall 

Illinois home sales shot up 13.5% in September as prices and rates declined, sparking interest in existing properties, the Illinois Association of Realtors said Thursday. The association noted that 9,182 homes were sold in September, up from 8,088 last year. At the same time, home prices across the state fell 5.6% to a median price of $136,850, compared to $145,000 in September.