Morris Living & Real Estate

The 2 Out of 3 Rule Every Buyer and Seller Should Know

The 2 Out of 3 Rule Every Buyer and Seller Should Know

Published on: 10/11/2026

Location, price, condition. Here's the simple rule I use to help buyers and sellers figure out what matters most before a move.

How My Out-of-State Buyers Found the One After Their First Trip Came Up Empty

How My Out-of-State Buyers Found the One After Their First Trip Came Up Empty

Published on: 06/11/2026

y out-of-state buyers' first house-hunting trip came up empty. Here's how we found the one, beat multiple offers, and what I'd tell any relocating buyer.

Get Your Keys Before the Holidays and Skip Payments Until 2027

Get Your Keys Before the Holidays and Skip Payments Until 2027

Published on: 05/11/2026

Go under contract in November, close in December, and your first mortgage payment usually isn't due until February. Here's my Morris IL timeline.

Lower Price or Seller Credits? What Saves You More

Lower Price or Seller Credits? What Saves You More

Published on: 04/11/2026

Buying in Morris or Grundy County? See why a seller credit toward a rate buydown can save you more each month than asking for a lower price.

Will the Housing Market Crash in 2026? Should You Wait for Lower Rates?

Will the Housing Market Crash in 2026? Should You Wait for Lower Rates?

Published on: 22/10/2026

Two questions Morris and Grundy County buyers keep asking me: is the housing market going to crash, and should you wait for lower mortgage rates?

100 Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Agent Before You Buy or Sell in Morris, IL

100 Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Agent Before You Buy or Sell in Morris, IL

Published on: 16/10/2026

Buying or selling in Morris or Grundy County? Grab my free lists: 50 questions to ask your buyer’s agent and 50 to ask your listing agent.

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