Every spring, one of the most common questions sellers ask is:“When is the best time to list my home?” According to an April 30 article from Keeping Current Matters, late May may be one of the most advantageous times to list your home this year. This analysis is based on recent housing market data from Zillow, which shows that homes listed during the last two weeks of May tend to sell for higher prices than average. On average, homes sold for about 1.7% more, which translates

As we get older, many people find themselves asking an important question:Should I continue living in my current home, or is it time to make a change? According to an April 29 article by Keeping Current Matters, most people prefer to remain in their current homes if possible. In fact, about 90% of those aged 65 and older want to stay where they are. However, the key issue isn’t just the desire to stay—it’s whether the home is truly suitable for long-term living. If You Want t

Over the past week, the U.S. real estate market has shown signals of change that are important for both buyers and sellers. This isn’t simply about whether the market is improving or declining—it’s a moment where how you act can significantly impact your results. One of the most noticeable trends is the increase in inventory. As of late April, new listings are steadily rising nationwide. This aligns with the typical spring season surge, but also reflects growing confidence am

This is one of the biggest misconceptions among today’s buyers. In many of my recent consultations, I hear the same concern over and over again:“Don’t I need at least a 20% down payment to buy a home?” But when you look at actual market data and current trends, that belief doesn’t fully reflect today’s reality. According to a recent article from Keeping Current Matters (April 27), the majority of first-time homebuyers are purchasing homes without putting down 20%. In fact, th

Recently, in conversations with buyers, one thing keeps coming up: many of them paused their home search last year. The reasons are very similar — they couldn’t find the right home, or prices felt too high. In fact, in 2025, the two biggest reasons buyers stopped searching were: Lack of desirable inventory Affordability concerns But in Spring 2026, we are seeing a shift that is beginning to ease both of these issues at the same time — inventory is rising Inventory Is Increasi

Hello, this is Sang Chul Han from Chicago Realty. Lately, when speaking with buyers, I notice a common theme: many are choosing to wait. They expect mortgage rates to drop further, home prices to decline significantly, or the market to shift fully into a buyer’s market. However, current data suggests these expectations are unlikely to play out. In fact, this is not a “wait and see” market—it’s a “make decisions and act” market. Here are three widely expected scenarios that ar