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Get Real With Eddie
by Eddie Ruettiger
Get Real with Eddie is a dynamic and informative real estate radio show hosted by Eddie Ruettiger and co-host Nancy Vallee of EXIT Real Estate Specialists. The show offers listeners expert insights into the ever-changing housing market, valuable advice for buyers and sellers, and discussions on industry trends that impact real estate decisions. Eddie Ruettiger, Designated Managing Broker and Owner at EXIT Real Estate Specialists brings years of experience and a deep understanding of the local market to the conversation. His straightforward approach and passion for helping clients navigate real estate challenges make him a trusted voice in the industry. Nancy Vallee adds her expertise and unique perspective, making the discussions engaging and relatable. Eddie and Nancy provide thoughtful analysis, share success stories, and offer practical tips for listeners considering real estate investments or transactions. Get Real with Eddie is your go-to source for learning about market opp
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Do You Really Need 20% Down to Buy a House? | Down Payment Assistance Explained
Do you really need 20% down to buy a house? The answer may surprise you. On this episode of Get Real with Eddie, we break down the 20% down payment myth and explain how different mortgage programs can help buyers get into a home with much less money down. Eddie and Nancy discuss conventional…
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Who Are Your Real Estate Influencers? The People Around You Can Make or Break Your Success
Who are you listening to when it comes to real estate? In this episode of Get Real with Eddie, Eddie and Nancy talk about the importance of surrounding yourself with the right influencers—not just as a real estate professional, but as a buyer, seller, investor, or homeowner. Your family, friends,...
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Why 2026 is the Hardest Year to BRRRR—And How to Survive
What happens when the BRRRR real estate investing strategy meets higher interest rates, rising property taxes, increasing repair costs, and changing rental markets? In this episode of Get Real with Eddie, Eddie explains the BRRRR strategy: Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat. He and Nancy break...
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The Future of Real Estate: What You Need to Know in 2026
What does the future of real estate look like as we head toward the end of 2026? On this episode of Get Real with Eddie, we break down the trends that are shaping the real estate market — from interest rates and the ongoing housing shortage to home prices, first-time buyers, down payment...
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Get Real About Home Values: Why Online Estimates Are Wrong!
In this episode of Get Real with Eddie, we take a closer look at Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) and why the online estimate of your home's value may not be the same as what your property is actually worth. Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, and other websites use automated valuation models to…
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10 Things You MUST Check Before Buying a House
In this episode of Get Real with Eddie, we break down what home buyers should look at before purchasing a property — from property taxes and the roof to HVAC systems, basements, drainage, flood zones, schools, HOA rules, permits, and the true cost of owning a home. Whether you’re a first-time…
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Why the Joliet Real Estate Market Is Not What You Think
Is the Joliet real estate market collapsing? Not according to the data. In this episode of Get Real with Eddie, Eddie and Nancy dig into the latest Joliet, Plainfield, and Will County housing numbers and compare them to the dramatic claims being made online. They look at home prices, new…
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How to Sell Your Home for More: 10 Ways to Avoid Leaving Money on the Table
Selling your home? Before you put that “For Sale” sign in the yard, there are some simple things you can do to help maximize your sale price without spending a fortune. On this episode of Get Real with Eddie, Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee with EXIT Real Estate Specialists talk about how…
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Why Foreclosures Won't Save You Money in This Market
Foreclosures are making headlines again, and many homeowners, buyers, and investors are asking the same question: Are we headed for another 2008 housing crash? On this episode of Get Real with Eddie, Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee take a closer look at what is actually happening with...
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Don't Panic: Why Buyers Are Still Here And What That Means For You
Are buyers really absent from today's real estate market? Learn the truth about housing demand and why your home might still sell. There is a common perception that buyers have vanished from the current market, but the data tells a different story. In this episode of Get Real with Eddie, we…
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Your First Home: What They Don't Tell You
Buying a home is exciting, but there are important details many buyers don't learn until they're already under contract. In this episode of Get Real with Eddie, Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee with EXIT Real Estate Specialists discuss the hidden costs of buying a home, how much cash you may need...
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Before You Buy a Home, You Need to Hear This
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make, and there are a lot of myths, questions, and misconceptions that can make the process confusing. In this episode of Get Real with Eddie, Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee with EXIT Real Estate Specialists break down what buyers need...
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Use Your Home Equity to Buy Your Next Home Without Selling First
What if you could buy your next home before selling your current one? In this episode of Get Real with Eddie, Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee with EXIT Real Estate Specialists discuss a loan program that allows homeowners to access the equity in their current home and use it toward the purchase…
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Nobody's Buying Homes? Here's What's Really Happening in 2026
Is the housing market really dead, or is that just what the headlines want you to believe? In this episode of Get Real with Eddie, Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee with EXIT Real Estate Specialists break down what's actually happening in today's real estate market. Buyers are still buying—but...
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Tips On Home Inspections When You Buy
Buying a home? Don't skip this episode before your home inspection! Join Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee with EXIT Real Estate Specialists as they discuss why home inspections are one of the most important parts of the home buying process. From sewer scopes to radon testing, air quality…
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I'm Going to Wait to Buy a Home!
Everyone knows someone saying, "I'm going to wait to buy a home." But is waiting really the smartest financial move? In this episode of Get Real with Eddie, Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee with EXIT Real Estate Specialists break down one of the biggest myths in real estate. They discuss why home...
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,...
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War Impacts the Housing Market
Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee with EXIT Real Estate Specialists welcome Karie Ramos, also with EXIT Real Estate Specialists, who sat in for Nancy this week, for a timely conversation on today’s housing market. We break down how global events like war are impacting real estate, why mortgage...
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Parents Are Secretly Funding Home Purchases
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 whether spring sellers may finally have the edge. They discuss the growing trend of parents helping their kids buy homes, what it means that…
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Mortgage Rates Rising Again?
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 what it means for buyers and sellers right now. Mortgage rates are on the move again, and everyone is asking the same question: Where do we go from...
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Questions Every Buyer Is Asking Right Now
Is it better to rent or buy in today’s housing market? In this episode of Get Real with Eddie, Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee with EXIT Real Estate Specialists break down one of the biggest questions facing buyers right now. The conversation starts with the rent vs buying debate. With rents...
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Falling Mortgage Rates Without Fed Action—What Gives?
Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee with EXIT Real Estate Specialists as they take a deep dive into the latest trends shaping the housing market. In this episode, they discuss whether mortgage rates are actually coming down even without a Fed rate reduction, what that means for buyers and sellers…
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The Housing Market Just Got More Affordable — Here's How
Congress just passed a new housing bill, and the National Association of Realtors is applauding it — but what does it mean for buyers and sellers? In this episode of Get Real with Eddie, we break down why it’s becoming more affordable to buy a home, review the latest sales data for Shorewood, and...
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Housing Market Is Changing
Inflation data is looking better — but what does that actually mean for rates and housing? This week on Get Real with Eddie, we break down improving inflation numbers, why down payments are shrinking, and why cash buyers are starting to step back. We also dive into how to make your equity work…
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Is the REAL ESTATE Market About to Collapse?
Real estate headlines are loud right now — rising foreclosures, fragile mortgage demand, insurance spikes… but what’s actually happening on the ground? In this episode, we break down why foreclosures aren’t flashing red, what’s really driving buyer hesitation, how insurance is quietly reshaping...
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What's REALLY Holding Back the Housing Market?
Mortgage rates just hit a 3-year low — so why isn’t the housing market exploding? In this episode of Get Real with Eddie, we break down what’s happening with the upcoming Federal Reserve leadership change, why lower rates aren’t automatically creating more inventory, and what’s really propping up...
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Housing Affordability Is Improving
Congress just passed a new housing bill, and the National Association of Realtors is applauding it — but what does it mean for buyers and sellers? In this episode of Get Real with Eddie, we break down why it’s becoming more affordable to buy a home, review the latest sales data for Shorewood, and...
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Are BIG Investors Buying All The Homes Now?
Are BIG investors really buying up all the homes — and pushing everyday buyers out of the market? In this episode of Get Real with Eddie, Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee break down what’s actually happening in today’s housing market. From falling builder sentiment to surging mortgage demand and...
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Northern Illinois Housing Market Stats Are SHOCKING in 2025?
In this week’s episode of Get Real With Eddie, hosts Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee of EXIT Real Estate Specialists break down the full year 2025 real estate sales data — from hyper-local market stats to broader trends across Northern Illinois and the entire Chicago metro area. This annual…
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2026 Real Estate Trends Nobody's Talking About Yet
Is 2026 the year you finally make your move in real estate? In this episode of Get Real With Eddie, we break down what’s really happening in today’s market — and why smart buyers and sellers are getting organized and positioning themselves for success right now. From real local data in…
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DISASTER? Call in the COMMUNITY Emergency Dream Team!
In this episode of Get Real With Eddie, we kick off 2026 by spotlighting the Joliet Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and the powerful role local volunteers play in protecting and supporting our neighborhoods during times of crisis. From natural disasters to community emergencies, these...
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Fed Just Dropped Rates: Time to Buy Real Estate?
The Federal Reserve has dropped rates—so what does that really mean for buyers, sellers, and investors right now? In this episode, we break down how lower rates impact the housing market, where to find the best deals today, and what the latest Will County sales data is telling us about local...
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What’s the SHOCKING Truth Behind INFLATION?
In this episode, Eddie breaks down what Fed Day means for the housing market and what interest rate decisions could mean for buyers and sellers. The conversation explores whether a housing reset may be on the horizon, offers a quick and easy-to-understand history of inflation, and explains how...
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Why Your HOME is the Ultimate Buyer Magnet Right Now!
This episode dives into some of the most talked-about real estate topics happening right now, beginning with a snowy Midwest start and moving straight into major market shifts. You’ll hear why Zillow removed climate data from listings and what that means for buyers and sellers. We break down the...
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Unbelievable Local Holiday Trees You Can't Miss This Year!
Sam kicks off the show with a mission to spread some holiday cheer, and then we dig into what Fed officials are hinting at for December rate cuts and how that could steer the early-2026 market. We break down the latest sales numbers in Romeoville to show where demand is heating up and where…
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Will LONGER Mortgages Change Homeownership Forever?
The 50-year mortgage has become the newest lightning rod in real estate — some call it a necessary tool for affordability, others say it’s a trap that stretches buyers too thin over too long. Eddie and Nancy dig into the debate with no sugar-coating: who this kind of loan actually benefits, who…
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What's the Buzz for Buyers and Sellers in 2025?
Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee unpack the latest National Association of REALTORS® 2025 Buyer and Seller Survey — and the results are eye-opening. From shifting buyer motivations to what’s really driving the market, they break down what’s next for both buyers and sellers. Plus, they share...
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Did You Just Let the REAL Estate Boom Pass You By?
Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee tackle the question on everyone’s mind — did the real estate boom pass you by? They break down why the market still has opportunities, what’s driving buyer motivation, and how sellers can make their homes stand out. From Lockport’s latest housing data to the real...
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BIG Changes Coming to 2025 Housing Market as builders make a Shift?
The 2025 housing market is changing fast — and builders are leading the shift. In this episode of Get Real with Eddie on 1340 AM WJOL, Eddie Ruettiger and co-host Nancy Vallee from EXIT Real Estate Specialists break down what’s driving these BIG changes in new construction, buyer demand, and home...
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Is Mid October the Ultimate Time to Snag Your Dream Home?
In this week’s episode, Eddie Ruettiger breaks down what’s happening right now in the Illinois real estate market. From key takeaways at the Reignite Conference for Illinois Realtors to why mid-October could be the best time to buy, we cover everything buyers and sellers need to know. We’ll dig...
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What are the BEST Moves for Buyers Sellers and Investors
We explore how today’s real estate market is creating two very different experiences for buyers and sellers. Rising interest rates and limited inventory are shaping unique challenges and opportunities on both sides of the transaction, and we’ll discuss how to navigate this shifting landscape...
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Is Mid-October the BEST Time to Buy a Home?
Eddie’s bouncing off the walls in this week’s episode as he breaks down what the Fed’s recent rate cuts really mean for today’s buyers and sellers. He explains how contingent sales contracts are affecting the market, shares fresh sales data from Romeoville, and discusses why affordability is...
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What's REALLY Happening with Housing Market Rates?
We unpack the latest housing market news and trends you need to know. From the Fed’s rate cut and the unexpected rise in mortgage rates to local policy changes in Markham, IL, we cover it all. We also dive into Zillow’s class action lawsuit, Plainfield’s latest sales data, and growing concerns...
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BUYERS Rejoice as Rates Hit 12 Month Lows What Does it Mean for You?
It’s Fed Day, and we’re breaking down the biggest rate drop in a year and what it means for the housing market. We’ll cover short-term benchmarks, why long-term rates are already at 12-month lows, and what’s happening in Joliet’s sales data. Plus, we’ll talk about the challenges of buying and...
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What Every Illinois Seller Must Know Right Now
Eddie dives into the latest housing market updates, starting with the newest NAR Pending Home Sales Report and why more homeowners are pulling their listings off the market. He shares detailed sales data on Bolingbrook, breaks down why the market is giving buyers and sellers a little time to...
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What is Trump's PLAN for a Housing Emergency?
In this episode of Get Real with Eddie & Nancy, we dive into the latest housing market updates and what a potential housing emergency declaration by President Trump could mean for buyers, sellers, and homeowners. We cover everything from Fed rates and local sales data in Will County to whether…
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Get Real with Eddie is a dynamic and informative real estate radio show hosted by Eddie Ruettiger and co-host Nancy Vallee of EXIT Real Estate Specialists. The show offers listeners expert insights into the ever-changing housing market, valuable advice for buyers and sellers, and discussions on industry trends that impact real estate decisions. Eddie Ruettiger, Designated Managing Broker and Owner at EXIT Real Estate Specialists brings years of experience and a deep understanding of the local market to the conversation. His straightforward approach and passion for helping clients navigate real estate challenges make him a trusted voice in the industry. Nancy Vallee adds her expertise and unique perspective, making the discussions engaging and relatable. Eddie and Nancy provide thoughtful analysis, share success stories, and offer practical tips for listeners considering real estate investments or transactions. Get Real with Eddie is your go-to source for learning about market opp
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