졸리엣(Joliet) 주변 지역에서 대형 산업 및 고용 기회가 늘어나면서, 많은 한인 가족이 주변 도시로의 이주를 고려하고 있습니다. 그중에서도  네이퍼빌(Naperville) 은 학군, 생활 인프라, 자녀 교육 조건 등을 동시에 충족시키는 대표적인 선택지로 자주 이름이 거론됩니다. 저는 네이퍼빌에서  10년 넘게 거주해 왔고, 현재 일리노이 한인 리얼터 중 #1 리얼터로 활동 하며 실제 이주 상담을 많이 진행해 왔습니다. 오늘은  이주 결정에 가장 큰 영향을 주는 요소 들을 중심으로 정리해 드립니다. 1. 인구 구성과 라이프스타일 — 왜 네이퍼빌인지 네이퍼빌은 시카고 서부 교외를 대표하는 도시로, 가족 단위 거주 비율과 자가 주택 소유 비율이 높은 도시입니다. 아이 교육과 커뮤니티 활동 중심의 삶을 원하는 가정이 많으며,  장기간 정착을 목적으로 찾는 수요가 높습니다. 인종·문화적으로도 다양성이 있으며, 한인 커뮤니티 역시 이 지역에서 빠르게 확

As large-scale industrial development and job growth expand around  Joliet , many Korean families are looking to relocate to nearby suburbs. Among them,  Naperville  consistently stands out as a top choice—thanks to its  strong school districts, family-oriented lifestyle, and long-term residential stability . I’ve lived in Naperville for over 10 years and, as a leading Korean realtor in Illinois, have helped many families plan and execute successful relocations. Below are the

최근 일주일간 나온 미국 부동산 뉴스를 살펴보면, 전문가나 투자자보다  일반 바이어와 셀러가 직접 체감할 수 있는 변화 들이 눈에 띄기 시작했습니다. 시장이 갑자기 뜨거워졌다고 말하기는 어렵지만,  분명히 방향이 바뀌고 있다는 신호 는 여러 곳에서 동시에 나타나고 있습니다. 오늘은 그중에서도 많은 분들이 공감하고 궁금해할 만한 핵심 포인트를 정리해 드립니다. 1. 집을 보러 오는 사람이 다시 늘어나고 있습니다 최근 발표된 여러 지표를 종합하면,  온라인 주택 검색량과 오픈하우스 방문 수가 동시에 증가 하고 있는 흐름이 확인됩니다. 이는 단순한 클릭 증가가 아니라, 그동안 관망하던 바이어들이 다시 움직이기 시작했다는 신호로 해석됩니다. 금리가 여전히 부담스럽다는 인식은 남아 있지만, 더 이상 기다리기만 해서는 상황이 크게 달라지지 않을 수 있다는 판단을 하는 분들이 늘고 있습니다. 특히 첫 주택 구매자나 자녀 교육, 직장 이동을 이유로 주거 안정이 

Looking at U.S. real estate news from the past week, one thing stands out:the most meaningful changes are no longer just for investors or experts —  everyday buyers and sellers are starting to feel them directly . The market hasn’t suddenly overheated, but multiple signals suggest that  the direction is quietly shifting . Below are the key changes many people are noticing — and wondering about. 1. More People Are Actively Touring Homes Again Recent data shows increases in  on

2025년까지 몇 년간 부동산 시장은 많은 분들이 멈춰   섰다는   느낌을 받으실 만큼 거래가 조용했던 시기였습니다. 그런데  2026년을 앞두고 여러 지표와 전망이 조금씩 달라지고 있는 모습 입니다. 단지 “활기가 생긴다”는 막연한 기대가 아니라, 구체적인   변화들이   누적되어   시장에   긍정적인   영향을   줄   조짐이   나타나고   있습니다 . 이 글에서는 올해 말까지 나온 주요 데이터를 바탕으로,  왜 2026년 주택 시장을 낙관적으로 볼 수 있는지 , 그리고  이 흐름을 어떻게 여러분의 거래 전략에 적용할 수 있는지  차분하게 살펴보겠습니다. 1. 더 균형 잡힌 시장으로 변화하고 있음 전문가들이 공통적으로 지적하는 점은, 2026년 시장이 단순한 반등이 아니라  더 균형 잡히고 명확한 방향성을 가지는 국면으로 접어들고 있다는 것입니다. Realtor.com의 수석 경제학자는, 과거 몇 년간 매수자·매도자·임차인 모두에게 쉽지

Over the past few years leading into 2025, the housing market felt unusually quiet.High mortgage rates and uncertainty caused many buyers and sellers to pause. As we approach  2026 , however, multiple indicators suggest that the market is beginning to shift — not through sudden excitement, but through  steady, meaningful improvements . These changes point toward a healthier and more balanced housing market ahead. Below is a calm, data-based look at why 2026 is shaping up to b