By John Montgomery, eXp Realty

My October 14 Western Suburbs report shows 1.9 months of inventory. That points to a market that favors sellers, although the right strategy depends on your property and location.

This snapshot covers the properties within the report’s Western Suburbs search area. Closed-sale …

You’ve probably heard that the Federal Reserve raised rates again. And if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, your first question may be: What does that mean for mortgage rates?

Here’s the short answer: the Fed can influence mortgage rates, but it doesn’t actually set them.

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Ask four people how the housing market is doing, and you may get four completely different answers.

That’s because today’s market isn’t operating the same way for everyone. Cash buyers, buyers using a mortgage, homeowners holding onto low rates, and builders with inventory are each playing by a …

The temperatures are finally cooling down, football is back, and pumpkin-spice everything has taken over again. That can only mean one thing: fall festival season has arrived.

If you’re looking for something fun to do over the next few weekends, there’s no shortage of options. We’ve got live music, …

Small Home Repairs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Most homeowners don’t intentionally neglect maintenance. We simply get used to the little quirks—the loose handle, slow drain, cracked caulk, or door that doesn’t close properly.

Unfortunately, small problems rarely fix themselves. Taking 15 minutes to walk through your home can help …

If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you’re not the only one. Mortgage rates stayed higher than people wanted. Affordability remained tight. And uncertainty overseas added another layer of pressure nobody saw coming.

That’s why so many people are asking the same question: Will …

Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days are behind us.

While it’s going to vary by area, more metros are slowly …

It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now: “What if I buy, and home prices go down?”

With everything in the news, that concern makes some sense. No one wants to make a big financial decision at the wrong time. But here’s what’s important …

Spend about 5 minutes online searching for news about the housing market, and odds are you’ll see something pop up about home prices. You may even stumble onto social media influencers saying we’re headed for a crash. Let’s get you the context you need.

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While the Spring season consistently offers up some of the best conditions for home sellers, Realtor.com says there’s one window where the stars really seem to align year after year. And it’s coming up fast.

Based on their analysis of historical trends, the ideal …