Rates Up, Prices Up, Buyers Hiding. Great, So Now's the Time?

  The Jones Team • Baird & Warner • NW Chicago Suburbs Rates Up, Prices Up, Buyers Hiding. Great, So Now's the Time? October 18, 2026By Jenny Jones, REALTOR® Rising mortgage rates and rising prices have buyers sitting on their hands. WBEZ says the report's punchline is that now is actually the time

The Biggest Credit Hurdle for Renters Who Want To Buy

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Why Most People Are Still Glad They Bought a Home

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What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers

What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too. That's because today's buyers are paying close attention to affordability. And when rates rise, even a relatively small change can make a noticeable