Morris Living & Real Estate

Short Sales Are on the Rise. Here's What That Means If You're Behind on Your Mortgage

Short Sales Are on the Rise. Here's What That Means If You're Behind on Your Mortgage

Published on: 13/08/2026

Short sale transactions are trending up nationally. Here's how a short sale compares to foreclosure and what to know before deciding.

Seller TipsForeclosureShort Sale
Behind on Your Mortgage in Illinois? Read This Before You Panic

Behind on Your Mortgage in Illinois? Read This Before You Panic

Published on: 07/08/2026

Falling behind on your mortgage in Illinois? Here's what actually happens next, and the options most homeowners don't know about.

Seller TipsForeclosure
What 26 Home Sales Taught Me About This Year's Market

What 26 Home Sales Taught Me About This Year's Market

Published on: 30/07/2026

26 closings in the first half of 2026 taught me a lot about pricing, negotiating, and what actually gets buyers and sellers to closing in Grundy County.

Buyer TipsSeller Tips
Things I Don't Care About As Your Realtor

Things I Don't Care About As Your Realtor

Published on: 23/07/2026

No judgment, ever. Here's what actually matters to me when you're buying or selling a home in Morris, Grundy County and beyond.

Buyer TipsSeller Tips
Why Testing the Market Is the Most Expensive Way to Sell Your Home

Why Testing the Market Is the Most Expensive Way to Sell Your Home

Published on: 10/07/2026

Thinking about pricing high just to test the market? Here's why that strategy usually backfires for sellers in Morris, IL and Grundy County.

Seller Tips
How This Braidwood Home Sold $10,000 Over Asking in Just 4 Days

How This Braidwood Home Sold $10,000 Over Asking in Just 4 Days

Published on: 10/07/2026

See how prep, pricing and marketing strategy helped a buyer Braidwood Illinois home get 6 multiple offers and sell $10,000 over asking in just 4 days on market

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