Morris Living & Real Estate

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.

Before You Fall in Love With a House, Fall in Love With the Location

Before You Fall in Love With a House, Fall in Love With the Location

Published on: 13/10/2026

You can renovate a house, but not a neighborhood. How to choose the right location when buying a home in Morris, Grundy County, and Will County IL.

Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates to Come Back? Let's Talk About It

Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates to Come Back? Let's Talk About It

Published on: 11/10/2026

Mortgage rates under 3% lasted about 18 months. Here's how buyers in Morris, Minooka, Channahon, Shorewood and Plainfield can plan around today's rates.

The Best Week to Buy A Home In 2026 Is Here and What It Means For Buyers

The Best Week to Buy A Home In 2026 Is Here and What It Means For Buyers

Published on: 28/09/2026

Sept 27 to Oct 3 is the best week to buy a home in 2026, and the Chicago area lines up. Here's what it means if you've been waiting to buy a home in Morris, Channahon, Minooka, Shorewood, Plainfield and surrounding areas.

What I Say vs. What I'm Actually Thinking (And What It Means for You)

What I Say vs. What I'm Actually Thinking (And What It Means for You)

Published on: 23/09/2026

What I say at showings and inspections vs. what I'm actually thinking, and what it means for buyers and sellers in Morris and Grundy County.

Christy Schmaedeke, REALTOR®

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