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Shrinking market times and lack of inventory are factoring into fast Bucktown, Wicker Park sales.

Four three-bedroom duplexes will replace two demolished homes in Bucktown, builder said.

Removing several murals will require Churchill Dog Park be closed for two weeks, officials said.

With one-third of homes selling at or above asking prices, some sellers are overwhelmed with offers.

Demand has continued to exceed supply, as homes command top dollar and buyers outbid each other.

"The Armitage Collection" sold all nine luxury units before construction is complete, an agent said.

32 homes were sold in a three-week period as inventory continues to shrink in two popular neighborhoods.

Two $1 million single family homes were among the 18 sold in two-week period in Wicker Park, Bucktown.

Real estate sales are up 32 percent over same period last year due to low interest rates, less inventory.

There's half as many properties on the market today as there were at this same time last year.

There were 22 properties that changed hands in Wicker Park and Bucktown from Dec. 16-31.

Local market gained momentum in first half of month as ball continued to be in buyer's court.

Three neighborhood groups celebrated the season at restaurants and pubs in Wicker Park and Bucktown.

Although home sales are picking up in Wicker Park and Bucktown, short sales remain a problem.