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Mortgage delinquency and foreclosure headlines measure different things
This visual presentation challenges alarming housing headlines by showing a historical comparison of mortgages at least 90 days past due.
Read the answerMaking a housing decision when confidence feels low
This May 2025 conversation links uncertainty about rates, prices and the wider economy with hesitation about buying a home.
Read the answerWhat the May 2025 Fed pause meant for mortgage decisions
In this May 8, 2025 update, Eric explains the Federal Reserve's decision to hold its policy rate steady. The enduring lesson is to separate a Fed announcement from the mortgage terms available for a particular purchase or refinance.
Read the answerWaiting for a calmer housing market can change your competition
Eric’s May 2025 clip asks whether waiting for less uncertainty could bring more buyers back into the market. The useful question is how your own readiness compares with the choices available locally.
Read the answerWhy mortgage quotes can change before a Fed decision
Mortgage markets respond to expectations as well as announcements. Waiting for a Federal Reserve rate cut does not guarantee a lower mortgage quote when you are ready to close.
Read the answerCan uncertainty create room to negotiate?
In this April 2025 update, Eric describes offers accepted while other buyers paused. The useful question is whether a particular home offers terms that fit your situation, not whether unsettling headlines automatically make buying attractive.
Read the answerTurn market uncertainty into a plan for your next offer
This April 11, 2025 video separates three sources of confusion: changing rates, seasonal activity and local inventory. The lasting lesson is to prepare your numbers before a listing creates a decision deadline.
Read the answerWhat to do when mortgage quotes change during the day
Eric’s April 2025 market update describes a brief rate improvement that quickly reversed. The useful takeaway is a process: keep the quote current, know whether it is locked and connect the decision to your closing timeline.
Read the answerRead local housing trends before deciding to wait
Eric uses an Illinois market snapshot to explain why rates, prices and available homes should be evaluated together when planning a purchase.
Read the answerSeparate a Federal Reserve headline from your homebuying decision
A Federal Reserve meeting can generate urgent headlines without giving a household a clear answer about buying. Eric’s March 2025 commentary is a starting point for separating a market forecast from a workable housing plan.
Read the answerCheck your local inventory before reacting to a housing warning
The March 2025 video contrasts Illinois housing supply with national conditions. Its useful question is local: how many suitable homes are available where you want to buy, and what does that mean for your choices?
Read the answerLimited inventory can complicate both sides of an Illinois move
The February 2025 discussion describes an Illinois market where finding the next home felt difficult even for existing owners. Its most useful question remains practical: where will you go after you sell?
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