Mike Broderick, Real Estate Professional

Mike Broderick, Real Estate Professional Helping you buy and sell homes in the Chicagoland area! RE/MAX Professionals Select Mike Broderick is a real estate agent in the Naperville, Illinois area.

He is a valued member of RE/MAX Professionals Select. His philosophy is simple: clients come first. Mike pledges to be in constant communication with his clients, keeping them fully informed throughout the entire buying or selling process. Mike believes that if you’re not left with an amazing experience, he hasn’t done his job. Mike doesn’t measure success through achievements or awards, but through the satisfaction of his clients.

"Is the housing market going to crash?" ⁣ ⁣We get this question a lot lately, and if you've wondered the same thing, you...
09/17/2026

"Is the housing market going to crash?" ⁣
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We get this question a lot lately, and if you've wondered the same thing, you're not alone — roughly 4 in 10 buyers and sellers say they're worried about one. ⁣
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But the numbers tell a calmer story. There are more homes on the market than we've seen in years, sales are running ahead of last year, and prices are holding steady. Most economists call 2026 a rebalancing year — a market finding its footing after some wild swings. ⁣
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Every market is different, and yours might look nothing like the national picture. That's exactly why it's worth asking about your area specifically instead of settling for the scariest headline in your feed. ⁣
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Call/text/email us at (630) 881-7185 or [email protected] if you have questions ⁣

The smartest way to use AI in a home search? Give it the homework. ⁣ ⁣Let it sharpen your wish list, explain the confusi...
09/15/2026

The smartest way to use AI in a home search? Give it the homework. ⁣
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Let it sharpen your wish list, explain the confusing terms, rough out the numbers, and build your shortlist. It's genuinely good at all of that. ⁣
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Then take what it found to a professional who can verify it — someone who's walked those streets, knows what homes there actually sell for, and can spot the things no chatbot can see. ⁣
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One of my favorite conversations lately: bring me what the chatbot told you, and I'll tell you what it got right. ⁣
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Read the full article: http://homesbymikeb.com/how-ai-is-changing-the-home-search-and-how-to-make-it-work-for-you/ ⁣

Selling soon? Here's something most sellers haven't thought about yet: buyers' AI tools now read and summarize listings ...
09/10/2026

Selling soon? Here's something most sellers haven't thought about yet: buyers' AI tools now read and summarize listings before anyone looks at your photos. Your home might reach its next buyer as three bullet points in a chat window. ⁣
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That changes what a great listing has to do. Specific, accurate details get found and repeated — vague lifestyle copy gets skipped. Your photos and your facts need to tell the same story. And pricing right matters more than ever, because a mispriced home quietly drops out of searches it never even knew were happening. ⁣
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Sellers who understand this have a real edge right now. The full post explains how it works. ⁣
Read the full article: http://homesbymikeb.com/how-ai-is-changing-the-home-search-and-how-to-make-it-work-for-you/ ⁣

09/08/2026

AI can tell you a lot about a home. Here's what it can't tell you: ⁣
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🏠 Condition — of the home, or of the homes its price comparisons are built on ⁣
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🌳 Feel — how a street actually lives at rush hour or on a Saturday morning ⁣
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🏫 School lines — one side of a street can feed a different school than the other ⁣
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📍 Position — a corner lot and a spot deep in the cul-de-sac aren't the same value ⁣
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🚧 What hasn't been announced — the empty field that's about to become a development ⁣
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And that's not the whole list. Every neighborhood has things you only learn by being there — or by talking to someone who has. ⁣
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Read the full article: http://homesbymikeb.com/how-ai-is-changing-the-home-search-and-how-to-make-it-work-for-you/ ⁣

09/03/2026

Does home search now start with AI? ⁣
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For a lot of buyers, it already does. Instead of setting filters and scrolling for hours, they're just asking: "Find me a home near a park, with room for my in-laws, under my budget." And they're getting real answers back. ⁣
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It works better than most people expect — the early part of a search has never moved faster. But there are things these tools can't tell you about a home, and they're usually the things that matter most. ⁣
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This month's post covers both sides. ⁣
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Read the full article: http://homesbymikeb.com/how-ai-is-changing-the-home-search-and-how-to-make-it-work-for-you/ ⁣

AI is changing how people search for homes. And like any tool, it works best when you know what it's good at — and what ...
09/01/2026

AI is changing how people search for homes. And like any tool, it works best when you know what it's good at — and what it can't see. ⁣
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We just published a post that walks through both sides: where AI genuinely helps, where it gets things wrong, and what the shift means if you're buying or selling this fall. ⁣
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Read the full article: http://homesbymikeb.com/how-ai-is-changing-the-home-search-and-how-to-make-it-work-for-you/ ⁣

09/01/2026

A quick snapshot of where things stand nationally at the midpoint of 2026: ⁣
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📊 The median home price is $440,600 — up just 1.8% from a year ago ⁣
🏠 Inventory has improved to about 4.6 months of supply ⁣
🤝 Nearly half of sellers are offering buyers concessions ⁣
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Here's the thing, though: these are national averages, and real estate has never been more local. Your neighborhood, your price range, and your property type can look completely different from the headline — sometimes in the opposite direction. ⁣
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The national numbers set the backdrop. What actually matters is what's happening on your street. Want a read on your specific area? Reach out anytime. ⁣
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Read the full article: http://homesbymikeb.com/2026-mid-year-market-check-in-what-the-first-half-of-the-year-tells-us-about-your-next-move/

Mid-year rate update: the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.55% this week. That's up slightly from 6.49% last wee...
08/27/2026

Mid-year rate update: the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.55% this week. That's up slightly from 6.49% last week, but down from 6.75% a year ago. ⁣
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This isn't a dramatic drop — and it doesn't need to be one to matter. A steadier rate environment makes it easier to plan around the payment, compare homes thoughtfully, and make a decision based on your real timeline instead of a guess about next week's headlines. ⁣
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The useful question isn't whether rates are perfect. It's whether today's numbers make sense for your budget, your move, and the home you want. ⁣
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Read the full article: http://homesbymikeb.com/2026-mid-year-market-check-in-what-the-first-half-of-the-year-tells-us-about-your-next-move/

Here's a shift worth noticing if you're buying: negotiation is a normal part of the process again. ⁣ ⁣Nearly half of sel...
08/25/2026

Here's a shift worth noticing if you're buying: negotiation is a normal part of the process again. ⁣
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Nearly half of sellers — 46% in May — gave buyers some form of concession, a record for that month. Price reductions are far more common than they were during the frenzy. ⁣
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For buyers, that's not a warning sign. A reduced price is often an invitation to look closer, not a reason to stay away. Inspections, repairs, closing costs, timing — these are conversations again, not sacrifices you make to win a bidding war. ⁣
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One honest caveat: more negotiation doesn't mean buyers control every market. A well-priced home in a tight area can still move fast. But the list price is no longer the whole conversation. ⁣
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Read the full article: http://homesbymikeb.com/2026-mid-year-market-check-in-what-the-first-half-of-the-year-tells-us-about-your-next-move/

06/30/2026

It’s easy to get emotionally attached to a home fast — especially when it photographs well and checks your first few boxes. ⁣
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Before you fall in love, ask yourself these three questions: ⁣
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1. Does this home actually fit my daily life? ⁣
Think about commuting, storage, layout, parking, and how you’ll use the space. ⁣
2. Can I comfortably afford more than just the purchase price? ⁣
Look beyond the mortgage and think about utilities, insurance, taxes, maintenance, and moving costs. ⁣
3. Am I excited about the home — or just reacting to the pressure of the market? ⁣
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A competitive market can push buyers to move emotionally instead of strategically. ⁣
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The right home should make sense on paper and in real life. ⁣
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A little pause up front can save a lot of regret later.

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