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🏡 Should I Sell Now or Wait?

It's one of the most common questions homeowners are asking right now.

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MY TAKE: The "wait for lower rates" strategy just got harder to defend — BofA is now saying no Fed cuts until 2027, and there's even a 37% chance of a hike. Meanwhile Chicago prices are up nearly 8% in a year with inventory at crisis-low levels. Buyers waiting on the sidelines are losing twice: rising prices AND no rate relief. The play right now is to buy what you can afford and refinance later if rates ever cooperate.

Chicago's inventory is down 28.8% year-over-year — only 2,981 homes available in the city right now. Yet the median price jumped to $409,200, up 7.7%. What this means: if you're a seller sitting on the fence, this is your moment. If you're a buyer, competition is real but homes are still moving in about 67 days — not a blind bidding war like 2021. Strategy beats panic. DM me or call (773) 837-4815 to talk pricing for your home.

Thinking about selling your home in today’s market? 🏡

📅 Did you know the week of April 12–18 is statistically the BEST week of the year to list your home in Chicago? Homes sell nearly 17% faster and get over 16% more views than the annual average. Add in falling mortgage rates and a shrinking inventory — and sellers right now have a serious edge. If you're thinking about listing this spring, let's not wait. DM me or call (773) 837-4815.

📊 Chicago Market Snapshot — April 2026:

📈 Median price: $365,000 (+4.4% YoY)
🏠 Days on market: 57 days
📉 Inventory: still historically low
💰 Rate: 6.85%

Bottom line: Sellers are in a strong position. Buyers need a strategy.

What side of this market are you on? Drop A (buying) or B (selling) below 👇

💡 Seller tip for this spring market:

The #1 mistake I see sellers make? Overpricing on Day 1.

Here's what happens:
❌ Price too high → buyers skip you → home sits → price cut → buyers wonder what's wrong
✅ Price it right → multiple showings in Week 1 → competitive offers → sold above asking

In today's Chicago market, the homes that are priced correctly are selling. The ones that aren't — are sitting.

Want to know what your home is worth? I'll tell you — for free.

Go to virtualkeyrealestate.com or call (773) 837-4815