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Real Estate Market Guidance | Naperville & Western Suburbs
Browse published market guidance from Scott Gerami covering local real estate context, pricing, and current housing decisions.
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Mortgage Demand Rises as Borrowers Respond to a Small Rate ReprieveMortgage applications rose as rates eased slightly. Here is what the latest national data may mean for Naperville buyers and sellers—and what it does not mean.Read article →Fannie Mae’s New Condo Financing Rules Are Coming. Here’s What That Could Mean Around Naperville and Chicagoland.Fannie Mae is tightening condo review standards, raising reserve expectations, and retiring Limited Review. Here’s what that could mean for condo buyers and sellers around Naperville and the broader Chicagoland market.Read article →Foreclosure Rates Are Rising Nationally. Here’s What Illinois and Naperville Look Like Right Now.Foreclosure activity moved higher in the first half of 2026, and Illinois is running above the U.S. average. Here’s how the national picture compares with Illinois and the latest local Naperville data.Read article →Why Late Summer Is a Smart Time to Watch the Naperville Real Estate MarketLate summer can be one of the most useful times to read the Naperville real estate market. Buyers, sellers, and families often get clearer signals about pricing, competition, and timing before fall.Read article →Rates moved up again, and Chicagoland buyers felt it right awayMortgage applications fell 6.4% as rates moved higher in July, and Chicago-area buyers felt it fast through higher monthly payments, taxes, and tighter affordability.Read article →Chicago Real Estate Market April 2026: Prices Up 5.4% (Seller Alert)The April 2026 Chicago Metro housing market shows resilience with median prices up 5.4% year-over-year to $390,000, while inventory remains tight at 11,737 homes. Learn what this means for buyers and sellers in Naperville and the Western Suburbs.Read article →MRED Data Rules 2026: What Chicago Buyers & Sellers Need to KnowChicago market update: Over 43,000 listings disappeared from Zillow due to MRED's new data rules. Here's what buyers and sellers need to know about this significant shift in how listing data is shared.Read article →How to Read Market Signals Without Overreacting: Chicago Real EstateNational real estate headlines rarely tell the full story. Local inventory, pricing, and buyer behavior are more useful for decision-making.Read article →