A plainspoken look at recession talk and local real-estate geography.
This piece keeps recession talk close to the ground, with Eddie and Nancy treating it less like a panic signal and more like a market correction that fits the moment.

Eddie Ruettiger
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Get Real with Eddie is a dynamic and informative real estate radio show hosted by Eddie Ruettiger and co-host Nancy Vallee of EXIT Real Estate Specialists. The show offers listeners expert insights into the ever-changing housing market, valuable advice for buyers and sellers, and discussions on industry trends that impact real estate decisions. Eddie Ruettiger, Designated Managing Broker and Owner at EXIT Real Estate Specialists brings years of experience and a deep understanding of the local market to the conversation. His straightforward approach and passion for helping clients navigate real estate challenges make him a trusted voice in the industry. Nancy Vallee adds her expertise and uni…
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A plainspoken look at recession talk and local real-estate geography.
This piece keeps recession talk close to the ground, with Eddie and Nancy treating it less like a panic signal and more like a market correction that fits the moment.






Short-term rental lessons from the operator side.
This episode previews a discussion on the 2025 housing market forecast, covering prices, interest rates, and buying tips for real estate investors and homebuyers.
The host Eddie Roediger opens his real estate podcast by expressing condolences for supporter Kevin Collins, who provided behind-the-scenes advice as Eddie transitioned into talk radio.
The host Eddie Rudiger analyzes shocking 2025 housing market statistics for Northern Illinois, specifically focusing on Joliet data and discussing how to interpret real estate reports.
This episode discusses how current weather conditions and climate factors make homes particularly attractive to buyers in the real estate market.
This episode features a conversation with guest Sam Trelino about his community 'wish tree' project, diverging from the title's mortgage topic to focus on local engagement and personal wishes.
This episode discusses rising mortgage rates and their impact on real estate investment and wealth building, hosted by broker Eddie Rudiger.
This episode discusses whether mid-October is the optimal time to purchase a home, based on insights from a recent Realtors conference about market trends and strategies.
This episode explores whether mid-October is the optimal time to buy a home, discussing real estate strategies and market timing for wealth building.
This episode of Get Real with Eddie introduces a real estate podcast focused on helping Illinois sellers with expert insights and strategies for wealth building.
This episode features an interview with Adam Perkins from Home Warranty Inc., discussing the company's 14-month Home Protection Plan and its role in real estate.
This episode discusses America's foreclosure surge and real estate investment strategies with host Eddie Rudiger and guest Nancy Valley from Exit Real Estate Specialists.
This episode discusses the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program in Joliet, focusing on disaster preparedness training for individuals and neighborhoods.
This episode discusses real estate market trends, particularly focusing on big investors selling homes, while also including casual conversation about Fourth of July fireworks in Illinois.
This episode discusses why housing prices are rising while stock markets experience volatility, exploring real estate investment trends and economic factors.
The hosts discuss coffee preferences and upcoming travel plans to Houston for a real estate event, with a brief mention of lockbox accessories for property showings.
This episode discusses why some homeowners successfully sell their houses after relisting with a different agent, often due to price adjustments or property improvements previously suggested.
This episode discusses whether 3% mortgage rates will return, concluding they were a temporary pandemic response unlikely to reappear as the market resets.
This episode discusses real estate investing in 2025, focusing on nationwide challenges like inventory and insurance, based on insights from a national conference in Washington D.C.
This episode discusses current real estate market conditions and challenges in local markets, with hosts sharing personal anecdotes about weather and family events.
This episode discusses the elimination of zoning bans on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Illinois through House Bill 1813 to address housing inventory shortages.
The hosts discuss their experience at a real estate capital conference in Springfield where realtors met with elected officials to discuss policies affecting the industry, with a lighthearted focus on wearing tennis shoes for comfort on marble floors.
This episode discusses the financial comparison between renting and buying a home, highlighting affordability and equity-building advantages in the current spring real estate market.
This episode explores why mortgage rates are falling without Federal Reserve action, analyzing potential economic factors and implications for real estate investors.
This episode discusses how AI is driving a construction boom in desert areas and its potential impact on the 2025 housing market.
The host discusses real estate as a wealth-building tool and shares personal anecdotes about family haircuts.
This episode discusses a lesser-known 5-year rule in home buying that can impact wealth building and real estate investment strategies.
This episode discusses seasonal and cultural factors affecting the real estate market while exploring wealth-building strategies through property investment.
This episode analyzes current real estate market conditions, highlighting regional differences where buyers or sellers have advantages and discussing inventory trends.
This episode discusses whether rising foreclosure headlines indicate an impending real estate market collapse, with the host analyzing why current foreclosures aren't a normal market red flag.
This episode discusses the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve chair and its potential impact on the housing market and real estate investment.
This episode features a casual conversation between host Eddie Roediger and guest Nancy about recent developments in their local real estate association and personal updates, with minimal substantive discussion on housing market rates.
This episode appears to be an introduction to a real estate podcast discussing VA loans, but the transcript only shows casual conversation about Memorial Day weekend and graduations without substantive content.
The host discusses real estate as a wealth-building tool while sharing personal anecdotes about family and haircuts.
Eddie and Nancy discuss the potential Fed rate cut and its implications for mortgage rates and the real estate market.
This episode analyzes builder sentiment in the housing market, questioning its validity as a factual indicator while discussing how increased inventory and shifting market dynamics affect builders and investors.
This episode of Get Real with Eddie introduces a discussion on Trump's plan for a housing emergency while covering real estate wealth-building and local community events.
The hosts engage in a casual conversation about real estate, personal anecdotes, and pop culture references like West Wing, with no substantive discussion on deals falling apart as suggested by the title.
This episode previews emerging real estate trends for 2026 that aren't widely discussed yet, focusing on wealth-building opportunities in the property market.
This episode previews a discussion on the 2025 housing market forecast, covering prices, interest rates, and buying tips for real estate investors and homebuyers.
This episode introduces the City of Joliet's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program, which prepares residents for potential disasters through training and volunteer efforts.
Eddie Rudiger and Nancy discuss the Federal Reserve's potential interest rate decisions and their implications for inflation and the real estate market.
This episode discusses current real estate market trends, including flat home prices in some local areas like Shanahan, and introduces the five-year rule for buying property.
This episode discusses why spring is the optimal season for selling homes, highlighting increased buyer activity, strong offers, and shorter timelines as key advantages for sellers.
Host Eddie Rudiger interviews Lion Sam Trelino about his community 'wish tree' project where people hang ornaments and make wishes on artificial holiday trees.
This episode discusses key insights for homeowners in today's shifting real estate market, focusing on rising inventory and returning buyer power.
This episode discusses a U.S.
This episode discusses the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut and its potential implications for real estate investment opportunities.
Eddie and Nancy host Chris Marconi from Midland Estates Bank to discuss current housing trends, his 28 years in mortgages, and the upcoming Home Expo event sponsored by the bank.
Eddie Ruettiger hosts Jenna from OnTarget Inspections to discuss real estate market concerns, including recession fears and the importance of inspections for new construction homes, offering expert advice for buyers and sellers.
Eddie Ruettiger and co-host Nancy Vallee analyze how real estate performs during recessions, debunking myths about price drops and highlighting historical data on mortgage rates.