Get Real With Eddie

Eddie Ruettiger

”Get Real with Eddie” is a real estate radio show hosted by Eddie Ruettiger, Designated Managing Broker and Owner at EXIT Real Estate Specialists, with co-host Nancy Vallee. The show offers expert insights on market trends, investment strategies, mortgage tips, and industry updates. Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing, tune in for trusted guidance and the latest real estate news.

  1. JAN 30

    Are BIG Investors Buying All The Homes Now?

    Are BIG investors really buying up all the homes — and pushing everyday buyers out of the market? In this episode of Get Real with Eddie, Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee break down what’s actually happening in today’s housing market. From falling builder sentiment to surging mortgage demand and growing buyer remorse, we dig into the data behind the headlines and separate fact from fear. If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or just trying to understand today’s real estate market, this episode gives you the straight talk you won’t hear in clickbait news stories. Are BIG investors really buying up all the homes and pushing everyday buyers out of the market? In this episode of Get Real with Eddie, Eddie Ruettiger and Nancy Vallee break down what’s actually happening in today’s real estate market. We cover falling builder sentiment, surging mortgage demand, buyer remorse, and the big question everyone is asking — are large investors taking over the housing market? If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or just want real facts instead of headlines, this episode delivers straight talk backed by real data. Get Real with Eddie airs on 1340 WJOL AM in Joliet, IL and is also available as a podcast, YouTube channel, and online at www.getrealwitheddie.com Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly real estate insights. #getrealwitheddie #realestate #housingmarket #realestatepodcast #realestatenews #homebuyers #homesellers #realestateinvesting #investors #mortgagerates #housingmarketupdate #illinoisrealestate #jolietrealestate #1340WJOL #EXITRealEstate ⏱️ Chapters 00:00:00 Builders' sentiment falls 00:09:43 Mortgage demand soars 00:17:12 Buyer remorse 00:28:05 Are BIG investors buying up all the home

    55 min
  2. JAN 10

    DISASTER? Call in the COMMUNITY Emergency Dream Team!

    In this episode of Get Real With Eddie, we kick off 2026 by spotlighting the Joliet Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and the powerful role local volunteers play in protecting and supporting our neighborhoods during times of crisis. From natural disasters to community emergencies, these everyday heroes are often the first line of defense — providing life-saving assistance, organization, and hope when it matters most. We also connect the dots between community strength and real estate confidence. With headlines causing uncertainty, Eddie breaks down what’s really happening with home values and what it means for homeowners, buyers, and investors in 2026. If you’re wondering whether now is the right time to sell, buy, or hold, this episode brings clarity through real local data and real-world insight. Finally, we look ahead at why more buyers are planning to move in 2026 and what that means for the Joliet and Will County housing market. Whether you care about community safety, your home’s value, or your next move, this episode delivers the facts without the fear.   #GetRealWithEddie, #JolietRealEstate, #WillCountyHomes, #CommunityStrong, #CERTTeam, #EmergencyPreparedness, #JolietIL, #HomeValues, #2026HousingMarket, #LocalHeroes, #DisasterPreparedness, #RealEstateTalk, #HousingTrends, #BuyersMarket, #IllinoisRealEstate Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome to 2026 00:01:13 Joliet Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) 00:28:12 Do the headlines have you worried about your home’s value? 00:44:32 More buyers are planning to move in 2026

    55 min

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”Get Real with Eddie” is a real estate radio show hosted by Eddie Ruettiger, Designated Managing Broker and Owner at EXIT Real Estate Specialists, with co-host Nancy Vallee. The show offers expert insights on market trends, investment strategies, mortgage tips, and industry updates. Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing, tune in for trusted guidance and the latest real estate news.