The Housing Market Isn't Doing What Everyone Predicted
From Get Real With Eddie by Eddie Ruettiger
June 6, 2026 · 55 min · Episode 128
About this episode
This episode breaks down misconceptions about the housing market and provides insights on home prices and investment opportunities.
The housing market is full of headlines, predictions, and opinions—but what's really happening? In this episode, we break down three housing market predictions that are unlikely to happen, discuss how home prices have performed over the last five years despite recent declines, tackle the myth that buyers need 20% down, review Will County market numbers compared to 2019, and highlight the 10 best real estate markets this spring. Whether you're buying, selling, investing, or just trying to understand today's market, this episode provides real-world insights and data you can use. Hosted by Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee with EXIT Real Estate Specialists. #HousingMarket #RealEstate #HomeBuying #MortgageTips #WillCountyRealEstate #HousingMarketUpdate #RealEstateInvesting #HomePrices #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #IllinoisRealEstate #EXITRealEstate #EddieRuettiger #NancyVallee CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Odd Start & New Orleans Real Estate Talk00:05:33 3 Housing Market Predictions That Won't Happen00:13:24 Home Prices Are Down—but Still Up Over 5 Years00:20:57 Do You Really Need 20% Down to Buy a Home?00:29:52 Will County Housing Market: 2026 vs. 201900:45:02 The 10 Best Real Estate Markets This…
People in this episode
Hosts: Eddie Ruettiger, Nancy Vallee
Topics covered
- housing market predictions
- home prices
- real estate investing
- Will County market
- home buying tips
- real estate markets
Keywords
- housing market
- real estate
- home buying
- mortgage tips
- Will County real estate
- home prices
- first-time home buyer
- Illinois real estate
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: EXIT Real Estate Specialists
Places: Will County, New Orleans
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