Kane County

June 3, 2026

The reason people move despite the interest rate

You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier.

And honestly? A lot of people feel that way right now. But here’s what some are starting to …

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May 27, 2026

Home affordability truth

Let’s be real with each other for a second about affordability. Because you deserve someone who will be honest and transparent about what’s going on, especially if you’ve got a move on your mind.

Here’s the full picture of what’s happening and why. The good – and the bad. …

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May 20, 2026

Historical home pricing says it all

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 …

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May 13, 2026

Foreclosures rising but it's not 2008

You’ve probably seen the headlines saying, “foreclosures are on the rise,” and maybe your mind jumped straight to 2008. That’s understandable. A lot of people remember that crash and all the foreclosures that happened during that window, and they’re hoping something like that never happens again. 

But …

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May 7, 2026

Market conditions compared to 2021

The housing market across Kane County and DuPage County continues to outperform much of the national conversation surrounding real estate. While higher interest rates have slowed the pace compared to the frenzy of 2021 and 2022, buyer demand throughout the western suburbs remains steady due to limited inventory and continued …

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April 30, 2026

Chicago home pricing

Chicago bucked the national trend of slowing home-price growth in February, leading the United States as the metro with the fastest pace of price appreciation, S&P Dow Jones Indices said.

While the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index rose 0.7% year over year in February, …

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April 22, 2026

Rent or Buy?

You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people are asking.

With today’s home prices and mortgage rates, renting can feel like the easier path. In some cases, it might even seem like the only …

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April 16, 2026

How can your tax refund help you?

 

 

 

If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about. That money could actually help you get closer to buying a home.

It may not be something you’ve factored into your plan yet, but it can give your savings a …

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April 8, 2026

Don't let the headlines fool you

 

 

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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April 1, 2026

Whats the best time to list your home

 

 

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 …

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