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Exit Real Estate Specialists Your EXIT Real Estate Specialist is your trusted advisor and ally in the home selling, buying, and investing process. It is your life and your home!

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06/06/2026

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 spring.
Whether you're buying, selling, investing, or just trying to understand today's market, this episode provides real-world insights and data you can use.
Hosted by Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee with EXIT Real Estate Specialists.

CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Odd Start & New Orleans Real Estate Talk00:05:33 3 Housing Market Predictions That Won't Happen00:13:24 Home Prices Are Down—but Still Up Over 5 Years00:20:57 Do You Really Need 20% Down to Buy a Home?00:29:52 Will County Housing Market: 2026 vs. 201900:45:02 The 10 Best Real Estate Markets This Spring

05/06/2026

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 rise in multi generational homes, and what it means when another real estate company looks like it may be getting bought out.
Plus, a little fun along the way with some classic dad jokes.
If you are thinking about buying, selling, or building, this episode gives you real world strategies you can use right now.
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00:00:00 What’s My Name00:02:08 Building a Custom Home in 10 Steps00:19:32 Tax Refund Could Help You Buy a Home00:28:10 Dad Jokes00:29:09 Why You Should Not Wait to Lock in Your Rate00:34:20 Multi-Generational Homes00:45:26 Another Real Estate Company Looks to Be Getting Bought Out

04/29/2026

Tune in this morning to WJOL1340AM talking Real
Estate with Eddie Ruettige and Nancy Vallee of EXI Rea Estat Specialist on Get Real with Eddie.

04/28/2026

A new bill, SB 4063, is set to revolutionize home construction. By slashing bureaucratic hurdles, enforcing permit review deadlines, and enabling third-party help when needed, it aims to dramatically cut down delays.

04/27/2026

Illinois Senate Bill 4071 proposes to end local restrictions on accessory dwelling units (ADUs). This move, backed by significant public support, aims to make it easier for families to live in close proximity.

04/26/2026

Contrary to popular belief, most U.S. housing investors aren't massive corporations. They're everyday individuals like you and me, looking to build wealth. Let's debunk this myth.

04/25/2026

The housing market is shifting! Large institutional investors are pulling back, opening doors for individual homebuyers. Mom and pop investors remain crucial for rental supply.

04/24/2026

Worried about big institutions buying up all the houses? Here's a look at who truly owns single-family homes. Spoiler: Large investors are actually selling more than they buy right now, returning properties to the market.

04/24/2026

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 buying, selling, or investing, this conversation will help you understand what’s actually happening—and what it means for your next move.

Chapters:00:00 Help is Coming to the Illinois Real Estate Market?29:14 Will Rates Drop if the War Ends?44:47 Refinance Demand Hits 4-Month Low48:20 Small Spaces Driving Commercial Market

04/23/2026

Contrary to popular belief, big institutional investors hold a surprisingly small percentage of single-family homes nationwide. The reality might surprise you.

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