The Housing Market Just Got More Affordable — Here's How

The Housing Market Just Got More Affordable — Here's How

From Get Real With Eddie by Eddie Ruettiger

March 3, 2026 · 56 min · Episode 118

About this episode

This episode discusses the recent housing bill passed by Congress and its implications for buyers and sellers in the housing market.

Congress just passed a new housing bill, and the National Association of Realtors is applauding it — but what does it mean for buyers and sellers? In this episode of Get Real with Eddie, we break down why it’s becoming more affordable to buy a home, review the latest sales data for Shorewood, and discuss the top reasons people are still choosing homeownership. We also take a closer look at why townhomes are growing in popularity among today’s first-time buyers and what that means for the market overall. Whether you’re buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on trends, this episode will help you understand what’s happening in the housing market right now. #RealEstate #HousingMarket #ShorewoodIL #IllinoisRealEstate #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #Townhomes #HomeBuying #MarketUpdate #GetRealWithEddie Chapters 00:00:00 NAR Applauds Congress on Housing Bill00:10:40 It Is Getting More Affordable to Buy a Home00:18:42 Shorewood, IL Sales Data00:27:15 Top Reasons to Buy a Home00:45:26 Townhomes Are Popular with Today’s First-Time Home Buyers

People in this episode

Host: Eddie Ruettiger

Topics covered

  • housing market
  • affordability
  • homeownership
  • real estate trends
  • first-time buyers
  • townhomes

Keywords

  • housing market
  • affordability
  • homeownership
  • Shorewood sales data
  • first-time home buyers
  • townhomes
  • real estate trends

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Congress, National Association of Realtors

Places: Shorewood, Illinois

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