What Every Homeowner Needs to Know Right Now:
Episode 88 of the Get Real With Eddie podcast, hosted by Eddie Ruettiger, titled "What Every Homeowner Needs to Know Right Now:" was published on July 20, 2025 and runs 53 minutes.
July 20, 2025 ·53m · Get Real With Eddie
Summary
In this episode of Get Real with Eddie, we're diving into what every homeowner and buyer needs to know about today's rapidly shifting market. From rising interest rates to buyer hesitation, we break down the trends that are shaping real estate right now. We explore how multi-generational home buying has hit a record high and what it means for inventory, affordability, and family living. Plus, we unpack the latest policy wins for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and how they may affect both buyers and agents. In the local spotlight, we share the latest sales data from Joliet and a quick look at the Chicago housing scorecard. Thinking of selling? We explain why many homeowners are choosing to wait, and what that might mean for your timeline. Also featured: a sneak peek at a beautiful new listing at 10085 N McLinden Rd, and we tackle some common misconceptions about home financing and down payments—what buyers think they need vs. what’s actually required. Whether you're buying, selling, or just watching the market, this episode is packed with real insights for real people. #RealEstatePodcast #GetRealWithEddie #HousingMarket2025 #HomeBuyingTrends #JolietRealEstate #ChicagoHousing #NARNews #MarketShift #MultigenerationalLiving #DownPaymentTruths #ComingSoonHomes 📕 Chapters & Start Times: 00:00:00 What Every Homeowner Needs to Know in Today’s Shifting Market00:08:44 Multi-Generational Home Buying Hits a Record00:12:48 Policy Wins for NAR00:18:30 Chicago Housing Scorecard00:21:05 Joliet Sale Data Breakdown00:28:58 Why Sellers Are Still Holding Off00:44:45 Coming Soon: 10085 N McLinden Rd00:47:02 Big Misconceptions About Home Financing & Down Payments
Episode Description
In this episode of Get Real with Eddie, we're diving into what every homeowner and buyer needs to know about today's rapidly shifting market. From rising interest rates to buyer hesitation, we break down the trends that are shaping real estate right now.
We explore how multi-generational home buying has hit a record high and what it means for inventory, affordability, and family living. Plus, we unpack the latest policy wins for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and how they may affect both buyers and agents.
In the local spotlight, we share the latest sales data from Joliet and a quick look at the Chicago housing scorecard. Thinking of selling? We explain why many homeowners are choosing to wait, and what that might mean for your timeline.
Also featured: a sneak peek at a beautiful new listing at 10085 N McLinden Rd, and we tackle some common misconceptions about home financing and down payments—what buyers think they need vs. what’s actually required.
Whether you're buying, selling, or just watching the market, this episode is packed with real insights for real people.
#RealEstatePodcast #GetRealWithEddie #HousingMarket2025 #HomeBuyingTrends #JolietRealEstate #ChicagoHousing #NARNews #MarketShift #MultigenerationalLiving #DownPaymentTruths #ComingSoonHomes
📕 Chapters & Start Times:
00:00:00 What Every Homeowner Needs to Know in Today’s Shifting Market 00:08:44 Multi-Generational Home Buying Hits a Record 00:12:48 Policy Wins for NAR 00:18:30 Chicago Housing Scorecard 00:21:05 Joliet Sale Data Breakdown 00:28:58 Why Sellers Are Still Holding Off 00:44:45 Coming Soon: 10085 N McLinden Rd 00:47:02 Big Misconceptions About Home Financing & Down Payments
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