On the surface, Lake County's housing market looks stable heading into summer 2026. The median sale price is sitting around $492,000: only about 1.6% below 2025: and homes are selling in roughly 35 days on average, nearly identical to last year. The close-to-list ratio is holding at 96.6%, which means sellers who price correctly are still getting close to asking price. But here's what the headline numbers aren't telling you: the market has split. And understanding which side