Felicia Muhammad-Keller Williams Cityside

03/11/2026

New year. Higher standards. Bigger goals.
Protect your peace and move like you know exactly who you are.

Let’s make 2026 powerful. 💼🏡

— Felicia Muhammad, REALTOR®

02/25/2026

The point isn’t that everyone should rush out and buy a home tomorrow.

It’s that renting isn’t always the more affordable option people assume it is – and buying may be more realistic than it feels once you look at the full picture.

If you’re renting and feeling stuck in the “someday” loop, it might be worth a simple conversation. Just a chance to see what’s possible and whether it makes sense for you.



Felicia Muhammad, MBA, REALTOR®
GRI, ABR®, LHC, PSA, SFR, MRP
📱(708) 828-5700
💬(229) 318-5700
📧[email protected]

Renting can feel like the easier choice right now.

02/24/2026

Home affordability is the best it’s been in 4 years.

That’s thanks to: Lower rates. Slower home price growth. And rising wages.

And while the affordability problem isn’t solved, many buyers are finding the numbers work better today.

If buying didn’t make sense for you last year, take another look.

Have you re-run the math on your move yet? DM me and let’s see if it changes when you're ready to buy.



Felicia Muhammad, MBA, REALTOR®
GRI, ABR®, LHC, PSA, SFR, MRP
📱(708) 828-5700
💬(229) 318-5700
📧[email protected]

02/23/2026

If you’re a homeowner watching someone you love try to buy their first home, this is worth thinking about.

Nearly 1 in 5 first-time buyers are getting a gift from family or friends for use as their down payment. And many parents and grandparents are able to offer that help because of the home equity they’ve built over the years.

That doesn’t mean you have to do anything. But it may be worth asking: could a small portion of the equity you’ve built open a door that might otherwise stay closed?

If you’re curious what your equity could make possible for your family, let’s talk it through.



Felicia Muhammad, MBA, REALTOR®
GRI, ABR®, LHC, PSA, SFR, MRP
📱(708) 828-5700
💬(229) 318-5700
📧[email protected]

02/20/2026

While online tools can give you a rough starting point, only a local expert can give you a price that actually works.

If you want to know the right number for your house, not just the easiest one to find, let’s talk.



Felicia Muhammad, MBA, REALTOR®
GRI, ABR®, LHC, PSA, SFR, MRP
📱(708) 828-5700
💬(229) 318-5700
📧[email protected]

There’s one decision you're going to make when you sell that determines whether your house sells quickly, or it sits.

02/19/2026

Tired of fixing, updating, and working around a house that wasn’t built for how you live now? It may be time to move. And you should know more people are buying new lately.

We recently saw the largest share of buyers in 2 decades opt for a newly built home – and it’s not just about shiny finishes.

It’s about fewer repairs. Better energy efficiency. And the chance to pick your fit and finishes.

If your current home is starting to feel like it’s holding you back, let’s talk about what you’re looking for and whether a newly built or a pre-existing home is better for you.



Felicia Muhammad, MBA, REALTOR®
GRI, ABR®, LHC, PSA, SFR, MRP
📱(708) 828-5700
💬(229) 318-5700
📧[email protected]

02/18/2026

Don’t confuse a weather-impacted month with a market losing steam. If anything, improving affordability is an indicator of more activity to come, not less.

If you have questions about what you’re hearing online or in the news, let’s chat. Because the truth is, a little context can give you back your peace of mind.



Felicia Muhammad, MBA, REALTOR®
GRI, ABR®, LHC, PSA, SFR, MRP
📱(708) 828-5700
💬(229) 318-5700
📧[email protected]

If you saw headlines that talked about how “home sales fell sharply in January,” it probably raised an eyebrow – especially if you’re thinking about selling your house. But context matters.

02/17/2026

Do you know what your house is worth today? To get your free, no pressure home value estimate, send me a message.



Felicia Muhammad, MBA, REALTOR®
GRI, ABR®, LHC, PSA, SFR, MRP
📱(708) 828-5700
💬(229) 318-5700
📧[email protected]

02/16/2026

If buying your first home feels just out of reach, the right option might not be a different timeline. It might be a different type of home.

If you want to talk through whether a townhome makes sense for you or see what’s available in our area, let’s connect.



Felicia Muhammad, MBA, REALTOR®
GRI, ABR®, LHC, PSA, SFR, MRP
📱(708) 828-5700
💬(229) 318-5700
📧[email protected]

Buying your first home can feel frustrating when the numbers don’t line up the way you expected.

02/13/2026

Your home equity is one of the biggest financial assets you have. Whether you’re thinking about moving, remodeling, or working toward a big goal, it’s worth exploring your options. Reach out to a financial advisor to learn more.

What’s one goal you have that you'd go after right now, if you had the funds for it?



Felicia Muhammad, MBA, REALTOR®
GRI, ABR®, LHC, PSA, SFR, MRP
📱(708) 828-5700
💬(229) 318-5700
📧[email protected]

You may have heard homeowners today have a lot of equity built up. But what does that really mean? Let’s break it down.

02/12/2026

The number of homes for sale is finally making a real comeback.

While how much inventory’s grown varies a lot by area, some states are already back to the inventory levels that were considered normal in 2017-2019.

And with more homes on the market, you have more options.

Now, it’s not the same everywhere, but the direction is clear. This is the most buyer-friendly set up we’ve seen in years.

Want to know how much things have improved in our area? DM me.



Felicia Muhammad, MBA, REALTOR®
GRI, ABR®, LHC, PSA, SFR, MRP
📱(708) 828-5700
💬(229) 318-5700
📧[email protected]

02/11/2026

Inventory isn’t fully back to normal everywhere. But it’s moving in the right direction. And, in some areas, it’s already there.

If you’ve been waiting for a moment when you have options and a little breathing room, this is the strongest setup buyers have seen in a long time.

If you want to know what’s happening in our local market, let’s talk.



Felicia Muhammad, MBA, REALTOR®
GRI, ABR®, LHC, PSA, SFR, MRP
📱(708) 828-5700
💬(229) 318-5700
📧[email protected]

After a long stretch where buyers were competing for too few homes, inventory has made a comeback over the past year.