Chris Strauel REMAX of Naperville

09/28/2026

You may have seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed to the highest point since January 2025. And if that's left you reluctant to buy a home, here's what you need to remember…

09/28/2026

Does one size ever really fit all? One mortgage rate doesn't either.

You may be seeing today’s higher rates and worrying about whether it’s still worth it to buy. Here’s what you need to realize…

Mortgage rates differ just like the people who apply for loans. So, the rate you see online isn’t necessarily the one you’d get when you buy.

Your real mortgage rate is specific to your individual situation. It can be higher or lower than what you've seen or heard.

So, don’t assume the rate in the headlines is your rate. Before you decide you can't buy a home or that you should wait, find out what your real rate is. You'll know what your options are and get a map to what's possible.

And a quick conversation with a loan officer is the perfect place to start.

09/27/2026

Your neighborhood should feel like home. 🏡 What’s one thing you love about your city block?

09/25/2026

This metric tells us about the middle of the market in terms of price per square foot. It makes it easy to compare homes of different sizes.

09/24/2026

Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.

09/24/2026

09/23/2026

That is one huge dog house! The homeowners might want to measure that square footage and call it a guest house. 🐶