Get Real With Eddie

The Housing Market Isn't Doing What Everyone Predicted

The housing market is full of headlines, predictions, and opinions—but what's really happening? In this episode, we break down three housing market predictions that are unlikely to happen, discuss how home prices have performed over the last five years despite recent declines, tackle the myth that buyers need 20% down, review Will County market numbers compared to 2019, and highlight the 10 best real estate markets this spring. Whether you're buying, selling, investing, or just trying to understand today's market, this episode provides real-world insights and data you can use. Hosted by Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee with EXIT Real Estate Specialists. #HousingMarket #RealEstate #HomeBuying #MortgageTips #WillCountyRealEstate #HousingMarketUpdate #RealEstateInvesting #HomePrices #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #IllinoisRealEstate #EXITRealEstate #EddieRuettiger #NancyVallee CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Odd Start & New Orleans Real Estate Talk 00:05:33 3 Housing Market Predictions That Won't Happen 00:13:24 Home Prices Are Down—but Still Up Over 5 Years 00:20:57 Do You Really Need 20% Down to Buy a Home? 00:29:52 Will County Housing Market: 2026 vs. 2019 00:45:02 The 10 Best Real Estate Markets This Spring

Before You Build a Custom Home, Watch this

In this episode, Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee with EXIT Real Estate Specialists cover a wide range of real estate topics that could impact your next move. From the step-by-step process of building a custom home to how your tax refund could help you get into the market faster, this conversation is packed with practical insights. They also break down why waiting to lock in your interest rate could cost you, what is driving the rise in multi generational homes, and what it means when another real estate company looks like it may be getting bought out. Plus, a little fun along the way with some classic dad jokes. If you are thinking about buying, selling, or building, this episode gives you real world strategies you can use right now. Hashtags #RealEstate #HomeBuying #CustomHome #InterestRates #HousingMarket #RealEstateTips #EXITRealEstate #EddieRuettiger #NancyVallee #MultiGenerationalHomes #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #RealEstatePodcast 00:00:00 What’s My Name 00:02:08 Building a Custom Home in 10 Steps 00:19:32 Tax Refund Could Help You Buy a Home 00:28:10 Dad Jokes 00:29:09 Why You Should Not Wait to Lock in Your Rate 00:34:20 Multi-Generational Homes 00:45:26 Another Real Estate Company Looks to Be Getting Bought Out

Eddie: Here's What's Coming for Home Buyers

In this episode, Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee with EXIT Real Estate Specialists break down potential relief coming to the Illinois real estate market if new legislation passes in Springfield. They also dive into whether mortgage rates could drop if global conflicts ease, what a recent slowdown in refinance demand really signals, and why smaller spaces are driving today’s commercial real estate market. If you’re buying, selling, or investing, this conversation will help you understand what’s actually happening—and what it means for your next move. #IllinoisRealEstate #HousingMarket #InterestRates #RealEstateNews #CommercialRealEstate #MortgageRates #Refinance #EddieRuettiger #NancyVallee #EXITRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #MarketUpdate Chapters: 00:00 Help is Coming to the Illinois Real Estate Market? 29:14 Will Rates Drop if the War Ends? 44:47 Refinance Demand Hits 4-Month Low 48:20 Small Spaces Driving Commercial Market

Your House Isn't Selling? We Have the Answer

In this episode, Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee with EXIT Real Estate Specialists break down what’s really happening in today’s housing market and how it impacts your next move. This conversation may change how you think about real estate investors and the role they play right now. They also walk through what you can control—even when interest rates aren’t—so you can make smarter decisions whether you're buying or selling. If your home isn’t selling, you’ll get practical strategies that are working in today’s market to help get it sold. Plus, they review the latest sales data from Plainfield, Illinois, giving you a real look at what’s happening locally instead of just relying on national headlines. Whether you're a first-time buyer or planning your next sale, this episode gives you clear, actionable advice to navigate today’s market with confidence. Hashtags: #realestatetips #housingmarketupdate #homesellingtips #homebuyingadvice #plainfieldil #illinoisrealestate #marketupdate #eddieruettiger #nancyvallee #exitrealestate #realestateinvesting #firsttimehomebuyer Chapters: 00:00:00 This May Change What You Think About Investors 00:08:40 You Can’t Control Rates, But You Can Control This 00:19:20 If Your House Isn’t Selling, We Have Tips to Get It Sold 00:35:00 Plainfield, IL Sales Data 00:44:06 Advice If You Are Buying in Today’s Market

Here's the Housing Market Split Nobody's Talking About

In this episode, Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee with EXIT Real Estate Specialists break down what’s really happening in today’s housing market and why it feels like there are two completely different markets at play. They dive into how headlines can be misleading when it comes to home prices, what buyers need to do before falling in love with their first home, and key insights from recent sales data in Romeoville, Illinois. If you're thinking about buying or selling this year, they also cover the best timing strategies to help you make the most informed decision in today’s evolving market. #RealEstate #HousingMarket #HomeBuying #HomeSelling #RomeovilleIL #IllinoisRealEstate #MarketUpdate #EddieRuettiger #NancyVallee #EXITRealEstate #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #RealEstateTips Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:14 The Tale of Two Markets 00:16:18 Don’t Let Home Prices & Headlines Fool You 00:28:32 Sales Data for Romeoville IL 00:34:42 What to Do Before You Fall in Love with Your First Home 00:43:38 The Best Time to Sell Your Home This Year