Morris Living & Real Estate

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.

How to Avoid Becoming House Poor After Buying a Home

How to Avoid Becoming House Poor After Buying a Home

Published on: 24/08/2026

Just closed on a home in Morris, Minooka, Channahon, Grundy County, Will County, LaSalle or Kendall County? Here's how to avoid becoming house poor in the first year, from a Morris IL realtor.

Buying a Home? Here's What to Figure Out Before You Start Scrolling Zillow

Buying a Home? Here's What to Figure Out Before You Start Scrolling Zillow

Published on: 20/08/2026

Thinking about buying a home in Morris IL or Grundy County? Here's what to figure out before you start house hunting and scrolling Zillow.

How My Clients Beat 27 Offers Without Bidding the Highest

How My Clients Beat 27 Offers Without Bidding the Highest

Published on: 14/08/2026

You don't have to outspend everyone to win a bidding war. My clients proved it, beating 27 other offers to get their home.

Christy Schmaedeke, REALTOR®

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