S5 E4 - Iran and Mortgage Rates, Inventory Issues and Buyer Tips

Send us Fan MailWe connect global conflict and oil price shocks to mortgage rates, then bring it home to what those swings mean for buying and selling in Chicago right now. We lay out why inventory stays painfully low, why renters are flooding into the purchase market, and how to spot opportunity when everyone else hesitates. • how the Iran conflict and oil prices feed inflation and mortgage interest rates • why uncertainty can pause buyers and briefly reduce competition • what Chicago’s credit downgrade signals for lending and new construction • why rent growth pushes long-term renters into buying condos and homes • the inventory math behind rising prices and constant multiple offers • buyer strategy for a tight market including buying for 10 years and choosing space over finishes • why “ugly” listings and bad photos can be the best deals • seller strategy focused on online presentation, pricing, and avoiding underpricing traps Don’t forget to subscribe. And any questions, always feel free to DM or reach out to us. And you can look us up at KlopasStratton Real Estate on all our social medias and the Jason Theory on the podcast.