Barb Steinhauser - Busby Group at Compass

10/23/2026

Big news and great for everyone: The 10-Year Treasury slipped further to 4.97%, now below 5%....a 6.5 % plunge in less than 3 weeks... (CNBC) Let's hope they can keep it going.

10/22/2026

The 10-year fell to 5.07%.....down from 5.277% just a few weeks ago...

10/14/2026

Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark are often described as utopian economies: Finland's unemployment is 10.3%, Sweden's is 8.7%, Norway 4.5%, and Denmark 5.9%....all higher than the US at 4.2%. Just FYI.

10/14/2026

RE surge? Where did home prices surge most in the US between 2021 and 2026? Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Wisconsin, South Carolina, and New Hampshire ......all above 50%! [email protected]

10/11/2026

Help from Mom & Dad: Nearly a quarter of first-time home buyers relied on financial help from family or friends in the form of loans or direct gifts for down payments. About 2.6 million parents gave $26.6 billion to support 3.7 million adult children living away from home in 2024. (U.S. Census Bureau). [email protected]

10/11/2026

10/10/2026

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A final framework plan has been compiled for the redevelopment of 43 acres across the former Cabrini Green sites on the Near North Side.

10/10/2026

Have you considered an ADU? ADU's are an important step toward addressing Chicago’s housing shortage and creating more flexible, affordable living options in our neighborhoods. If you have ever considered adding an ADU, whether to create additional income or keep family members close, now is a great time to explore your options. You can enter basic information about your property to see how many units you may be eligible for and learn how to get started. The site also includes an interactive map that allows you to look up eligibility by address. I was proud to support this effort, and I encourage you to learn more, share this opportunity with neighbors, and explore how this program can help expand housing options.
Maybe worth considering? [email protected]

10/10/2026

ADUs are an important step toward addressing Chicago’s housing shortage and creating more flexible, affordable living options in our neighborhoods. If you have ever considered adding an ADU, whether to create additional income or keep family members close, now is a great time to explore your options. You can enter basic information about your property to see how many units you may be eligible for and learn how to get started. The site also includes an interactive map that allows you to look up eligibility by address. I was proud to support this effort, and I encourage you to learn more, share this opportunity with neighbors, and explore how this program can help expand housing options.
Maybe worth considering? [email protected]

10/09/2026

A vote is not a Valentine…you are not confessing your love for a candidate. It’s a chess move for the world you want to live in.