What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers

What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too. That's because today's buyers are paying close attention to affordability. And when rates rise, even a relatively small change can make a noticeable

Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? The Experts Just Weighed In

Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? The Experts Just Weighed In. Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will. A recent survey from Clever found 58% of Gen Z buyers are actually rooting for a crash, just so homeownership feels within

Brokers Are Telling Clients "Buy Now." Here's What That Actually Means for the NW Suburbs

    The Jones Team • Baird & Warner • NW Chicago Suburbs Brokers Are Telling Clients "Buy Now." Here's What That Actually Means for the NW Suburbs. September 27, 2026By Jenny Jones, REALTOR®Market Trends • Illinois Statewide sales of condos and single-family homes fell nearly 5 percent compared to l

Illinois Renters Now Need to Earn More Than $30 an Hour to Afford a Two-Bedroom Apartment

Illinois Renters Now Need to Earn More Than $30 an Hour to Afford a Two-Bedroom Apartment If it feels like renting in Illinois has gotten expensive, the latest numbers confirm it. According to the 2026 Out of Reach report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), a full-time worker in