Get Real With Eddie

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 to know before making an offer. We discuss common home-buying myths, how much money you really need to put down, whether buying an Airbnb...

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 of their next home.

If you've ever wondered:

• How can I buy before I sell?
• What if I don't ...

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 they're shopping differently, negotiating harder, and taking more time before making an offer.

They also tackle one of the biggest myth...

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 concerns, and even new construction surprises, they share real-world stories that could save you thousands of dollars.

Many buyers assume a new ho...

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 prices and mortgage rates don't always move together, how to evaluate homes that need repairs, why lifestyle should be part of every buyi...

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 sprin...

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 ri...

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 buyi...

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 yo...

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, Ill...

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 demand is sinking, and how NIMBY attitudes continue to affect affordability. The discussion also highlights signs that affordability ma...

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 searches like “can’t sell my house” are trending higher, and how these signals reflect current market conditions. T...

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 here? We talk about why many are calling the 5% range the “magic number,” but more importantly, why you still need...

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 continuing to climb in many markets while interest rates fluctuate, many people are trying to decide if homeownership still makes sense...

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, and how housing affordability has shifted in recent months.

Eddie and Nancy break down the latest building activity, highlighting where the...

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 discuss the top reasons people are still choosing homeownership. We also take a closer look at why townhomes are growing in p...

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 for you, what’s happening with inventory levels, and why move-up buyers are leaning toward new construction. Plus, we review the...

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 affordability, and what the numbers say in Plainfield, IL. Plus, new construction pricing and why downsizing...

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 today’s market.

We also dive into:

• What a new Fed Chair could mean for interest rates • Why the mar...