Get Real With Eddie

Skipping Inspection CAN Be a Costly Mistake!

In this episode of Get Real with Eddie, Eddie Ruettiger of EXIT Real Estate Specialists is joined by Jenna Carrano from On Target Inspections for a deep dive into why skipping a home inspection can be one of the most expensive mistakes a buyer—or even a seller—can make.
They unpack the current state of the market, including the rise in new construction homes, how house hunting is evolving, and why pricing your home correctly from day one matters more than ever. You'll also get a closer look at the latest Crest Hill sales data, learn what house hacking really is, and discover smart strategies to make homeownership more affordable.
Whether you're buying, selling, or just thinking about your next move, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
#RealEstate #HomeInspection #HouseHunting #CrestHill #EddieRuettiger #EXITRealEstate #OnTargetInspections#NewConstruction #HouseHacking #Affordability #SellersTips #BuyersTips#RealEstatePodcast #GetRealWithEddie00:00:00 Guest Host From On Target Inspection00:00:57 Recension, Recension, Recension00:01:44 Newly built homes in todays market 00:08:40 Why you don't skip the home inspection 00:18:11 Sellers need to know this about their asking price00:27:15 Crest Hill Sales Data 00:35:16 House hunting has gotten easier00:42:42 House Hacking solution for Affordability
 

What Happens to REAL ESTATE During a Recession?

In "What Happens to REAL ESTATE During a Recession?", Eddie and co-host Nancy Vallee, with EXIT Real Estate Specialists, dive into the 2025 housing market with a no-nonsense look at how economic shifts impact real estate. From analyzing Joliet, IL, sales data to spotting national housing trends, they break down what buyers and sellers need to know. Learn why buyers have more negotiating power today, the critical factors driving the spring market, and the economic ripple effects of a single home sale. Whether you're restarting your home search or looking to sell, this episode delivers actionable insights to help you confidently navigate the market.
#RealEstate2025 #HousingMarket #RecessionRealEstate #JolietRealEstate #HomeBuying #HomeSelling #SpringMarket #RealEstateTrends #EXITRealEstate #NegotiationPower #EconomicImpact #RealEstatePodcast #MarketInsights #BuyersMarket  #SellersMarket
00:00:00 Recession & Real Estate?00:07:30 National Housing Trends I'm Watching 00:09:44 Buyers Have More Negotiation Power Today Than Yesterday00:17:48 Sales Data on Joliet, IL00:27:30 The most important thing in the Spring Market00:32:28 You might want to start your home searches up again00:37:32 Looking for sellers!00:42:36 Economic impact of a typical home sale
 

WHAT's the BEST WEEK to SELL Your Home in 2025?

Are you wondering when is the best time to sell your home in 2025? In this episode of *Get Real with Eddie*, hosted by Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee of EXIT Real Estate Specialists, we dive into the latest real estate market trends and statistics to reveal the most profitable week to list your property. From seasonal demand to economic factors and rising buyer activity, we cover it all to help you make an informed decision. Whether you're a seasoned seller or a first-time homeowner, this video is a must-watch for anyone looking to maximize their sale price. So, what’s the best week to sell your home in 2025? Watch to find out!
#BestWeekToSell #SellYourHome2025 #RealEstateTrends #HomeSellingTips #MaximizeSalePrice #RealEstateMarket #HomeOwnership #PropertyListing #EddieRuettiger #NancyVallee #EXITRealEstate #2025HousingMarket
00:00:00 We are speeding through the Universe00:02:08 Best week to list your home00:12:40 Buyers, there are more homes for sale00:16:18 More buyers are coming back into the market00:17:55 Home owners insurance 00:26:46 Sales Data on Channahon, IL 00:35:00 Roadmap to Home Ownership

Unlocking the Power of Local Experts

Dive into "Get Real with Eddie," your go-to real estate radio show that uncovers the secrets of the housing market with actionable insights and expert advice. Hosted by Eddie, this episode, "Unlocking the Power of Local Experts," explores how tapping into local knowledge can transform your home-buying journey. From spotlighting more homes on the market to breaking down sales data in Joliet, IL, and tackling the big question-should you buy now?-Eddie delivers practical tips and real-time updates. Plus, get an exclusive look at two homes for sale and discover why job-driven moves are shaking up the market. Tune in for a no-nonsense guide to making informed real estate decisions! #RealEstateTips #LocalExperts #HomeBuying #JolietIL #HousingMarket #BuyNow #PropertyListings #RealEstateRadio #GetRealWithEddie #MarketTrends #JobRelocation #SmartInvesting
Chapters:
00:00:00 Leveraging the Local Expert 00:15:12 More Homes to Look at on the Market 00:21:30 Sales Data for Joliet, IL 00:30:50 Should You Buy a House Right Now? 00:32:50 Two Homes for Sale 00:41:56 People Are Moving Due to Jobs

Selling Your Home? AVOID These Costly Errors!

Join us, Eddie Ruettiger, and my co-host Nancy Vallee, from EXIT Real Estate Speicalists as we dive into the latest episode of "Get Real with Eddie," titled "Selling Your Home? AVOID These Costly Errors!" This episode is packed with practical advice and insider insights to help homeowners navigate the tricky world of real estate. We kick things off with "Weather is Crazy!"—a fun, lighthearted chat about the wild weather swings and how they might affect your home-selling plans. Next, we get into "Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home!" where Nancy and I break down the most common pitfalls that can cost you time and money, sharing real-world tips to keep your sale on track. Then, we dig into "Sales Data for Crest Hill, IL," analyzing the latest trends and numbers from this vibrant market—perfect for anyone curious about local real estate dynamics. Finally, we wrap up with "Is It Time to Put Your Home Back on the Market?" as Nancy and I debate the best timing strategies to maximize your sale, offering actionable advice for hesitant sellers. Tune in for a lively, no-nonsense discussion that’s all about getting real with your real estate goals! #RealEstateTips #HomeSelling #CrestHillIL #AvoidMistakes #SellSmart #GetRealWithEddie #HousingMarket
00:00:00 The weather is crazy!00:01:47 Mistakes to avoid when selling your home!00:26:51 Sales data for Crest hill, IL00:41:49 Is it time to put your home back on the Market?

Find Your DREAM Home in the Housing Market Today!

In this exciting episode of Get Real with Eddie, titled 'Find Your DREAM Home in the Housing Market Today!', we team up with experts from Home Expo and Molly of the 3 Rivers Association of Realtors to uncover the secrets to securing your dream home. Discover savvy strategies for buying a home without waiting for interest rates to drop (8:51), get the scoop on today’s shifting market trends (15:00), and learn whether updating your house is the key to a successful sale (19:46). We also dig into the hot topic of mega investors buying up real estate and pushing rents higher (26:54), before exploring the growing pull of major cities (41:29). Tune in for practical tips and expert insights to help you navigate the housing market and find your perfect home now!
#DreamHome #HousingMarket #RealEstateTips #HomeBuying #MarketTrends #SellYourHome#RealEstateInvesting #CityLiving #3RiversRealtors #GetRealWithEddie
00:00:00 Home Expo And Molly for 3 Rivers Association of Realtors00:08:51 How to buy a home without waiting for the rates to drop00:15:00 The Market is shifting 00:19:46 Should you update the house to sell00:26:54 Are the mega investors buying up real estate and running up the rents00:41:29 Move back towards major cities

What's Really Hiding in Your Sales Data?

Join Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee of EXIT Real Estate Specialists as they dive deep into "What's Really Hiding in Your Sales Data?" on this must-listen episode of Get Real with Eddie. With their decades of real estate expertise, Eddie and Nancy break down the latest sales numbers and data trends from cities and towns across the region, including Joliet, Plainfield, Shorewood, Lockport, Romeoville, Channahon, New Lenox, Mokena, Morris, Braidwood, Bolingbrook, Naperville, and Lemont. From unexpected patterns to actionable insights, they peel back the layers of the numbers to reveal what’s really driving the market in your area. Whether you’re a homeowner, buyer, seller, or investor, this episode delivers practical takeaways straight from the experts at EXIT Real Estate Specialists. Expect clear, no-nonsense analysis on everything from sales spikes in Joliet to hidden opportunities in Naperville’s bustling market. Tune in to discover how Eddie and Nancy unpack the stats, connect the dots, and spotlight the trends that could shape your next real estate move. Don’t miss this deep dive into regional sales data—it’s the inside scoop you won’t find anywhere else!
 
#RealEstateData #SalesDataInsights #GetRealWithEddie #EddieRuettiger #NancyVallee#EXITRealEstate #JolietRealEstate #PlainfieldIL #ShorewoodIL #LockportIL #RomeovilleRealEstate#ChannahonIL #NewLenoxIL #MokenaRealEstate #MorrisIL #BraidwoodIL #BolingbrookRealEstate #NapervilleMarket  #LemontIL #RegionalSalesTrends #RealEstateExperts#HousingMarket2025 #DataDrivenRealEstate #IllinoisRealEstate #MarketAnalysis
00:00:00 It's the Numbers show, sales and data from Cities and Towns in the area 00:00:49 Sales Data for Joliet, IL00:04:57 Sales Data for Plainfield, IL00:08:33 Sales Data For Shorewood IL00:12:05 Sales Data for Plainfield, IL00:13:01 Sales Data for Lockport, IL00:16:30 Sales Data for Romeoville, IL00:18:40 Sales Data for Channahon, IL00:20:19 EXTRA Channahon, DATA00:27:17 Sales Data for New Lenox, IL00:29:45 Sales data for Mokena, IL00:32:00 Sales Data for Morris, IL00:34:32 Sales Data for Braidwood, IL00:37:20 The Takeaway00:41:36 Sales Data on Bolingbrook, IL00:44:14 Sales Data on Naperville, IL00:46:35 Sales Data on Lemont, IL

What's HOT for 2025 FIRST TIME Home Buyers?

Join Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee on Get Real With Eddie as they unpack what’s sizzling for first-time home buyers in 2025! From Nancy’s California return to fresh Minooka, IL sale data for January 2025, this episode dives into why owning a home beats inflation, the moderating price growth trend, and the 15% of buyers ready to leap—thinking fixer-upper. Get the game plan you need to make it work. Tune in for real talk and real estate insights!
 
#firsttimehomebuyers2025 #MinookaIL #inflation #fixerupper #pricegrowth
 
00:00:00 Nancy's back from California00:01:04 1st Time buyers00:06:35 Owning a home may shield you from inflation00:12:20 15% of people are looking to buy a home 00:18:14 Minooka, IL sale data for January 202500:28:00 The Price growth is moderating00:33:06 Why not buy the fixer upper00:42:30 You need to have a game plan with fixer-uppers

Sellers Beware: DON'T Make These Common Mistakes!

Tune in to "Get Real with Eddie" as hosts Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee of Exit Real Estate Specialists uncover the top mistakes sellers make in today’s housing market – and how to avoid them! From skyrocketing Bolingbrook water bills impacting home values to the sizzling Rockford housing market boom, this episode dives deep into real estate trends for 2025. Discover why Shorewood, IL sale data matters, whether buyers are still buying, and the critical questions sellers must ask before listing their homes. Avoid the 3 biggest seller mistakes, unlock secrets to get the top offer on your home, and learn what’s driving the Illinois real estate market. Whether you’re selling in Bolingbrook, Rockford, Shorewood, or beyond, Eddie and Nancy share expert tips to maximize your home sale. Don’t miss this must-listen episode for homeowners – are you in love with your home, or ready to sell smart?
#SellersBeware #HomeSellingMistakes #RealEstateTips #IllinoisRealEstate #BolingbrookHomes #RockfordHousing #ShorewoodIL #SellYourHome #HousingMarket2025 #EddieAndNancy #ExitRealEstate #TopOfferSecrets #GetRealWithEddie
00:00:00 Nancy Needs Coffee
00:00:48 Bolingbrook Water Bills Are Up
00:03:42 Rockford Is the Hottest Housing Market
00:07:23 Selling & Sellers: Are You Asking These Questions About Selling Your Home
00:13:46 Are Buyers Still Buying?
00:15:47 Shorewood, IL Sale Data
00:25:44 Mistakes Sellers Are Making
00:35:13 Secrets That Will Help You Get the Top Offer on Your Home
00:44:37 Are You in Love with Your Home?

Maximize Your Home Value RIGHT AWAY!

Maximize Your Home Value RIGHT AWAY!" is a dynamic weekly radio show hosted by real estate experts Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee from EXIT Real Estate Specialists. This episode features special co-hosts Joe and Jenna from On Target Inspections, bringing their unique insights into home inspections and maintenance. 
Listeners can expect an engaging blend of actionable advice on how to increase your home's market value with budget-friendly projects, an in-depth look at the Lemont IL real estate market, strategies for negotiating in a slower market, trends in smaller homes from builders, and a spotlight on On Target's community charity efforts. Whether you're a homeowner looking to sell, a buyer in the market, or simply interested in real estate trends, "Maximize Your Home Value RIGHT AWAY!" provides the tools and knowledge to make smart, impactful decisions in real estate. 
#HomeValue #RealEstateTips #BudgetHomeProjects #LemontILRealEstate #NegotiateRealEstate#SmallHomes #HomeInspection #CharityWork #OnTargetInspections
00:00:00 - Welcome | On Target Home Inspectors00:01:28 - 7 Budget Projects to Boost Your Home's Value00:27:25 Sales Data for Lemont, IL00:34:01 You Can Negotiate in a Slower Market00:42:18 Smaller Homes Going on the Market from Builders00:50:07 On Target Charity Work