Jean Reedy Baren - J.W.Reedy Real Estate

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Jean Reedy Baren - J.W.Reedy Real Estate

Negotiating, detail handling, staging, pricing, guiding you through home buying and selling. I can h Tradition - I'm a Third Generation Realtor!

I started my career as a Realtor in 1980, undeniably drawn to walk in my father's and grandfather's footsteps. For years I had watched them serve the community in buying and selling homes. JW Reedy Realty has been in business since 1928! Selling real estate is full of challenges and rewards. The greatest reward comes when I have improved my client's life with a new home! Experience
Since 1980 I have continued to strive for better ways to serve my clients. Most of my current business comes from referrals from satisfied clients. I have a degree in finance from the University of Illinois which has given me an understanding of the financial options available for my clients. In 2010 I achieved the Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource designation from NAR. I am also a CRS (certified residential specialist)
Trained in today's technology
Most listings can be emailed to you daily to let you know what's new on the market. Communication is the key to making transactions smooth. I'd be happy to communicate with you by phone, email, messaging, text or in person -what ever is best for you. Every listing I have will have a visual tour . Feel free to search the entire MLS on my wesite at www.jeanreedybaren.com.

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11/10/2026

For nearly every luxury decor item that exists, there is a duplicate you can DIY for a fraction of the price.

When we first saw the Whirl-It Lampshade, we immediately imagined it hanging over our dining room table.

11/10/2026

Low Rates or Lots of Leverage? Buyers Rarely Get Both.

Higher mortgage rates come with a perk most buyers miss: negotiating power.

Back in 2022, after two years of rates near 3%, 95 of the top 100 metros favored sellers, according to Realtor.com. Bidding wars and offers over asking were everywhere.

Now rates are above 7%, and the picture has flipped. Today, 66 of those 100 metros lean toward buyers.

And sellers are making deals to prove it. Redfin reports nearly half of buyers now get a concession from the seller, like help with closing costs, money for repairs, or even paying to buy down the mortgage rate.

That’s the trade-off: buyers rarely get low rates and leverage at the same time. If rates dropped in a big way, more buyers would jump back in, and that leverage would likely shrink.

That doesn’t mean you have to move right now. The right time to buy is when the numbers work for you. But if you’re ready to move, today’s leverage could help make the math more doable than you think.

Just remember, every local market is different.

Want to see how much negotiating power you’d have in this area? Let’s look at homes where sellers may be open to a rate buydown or closing cost help.

11/09/2026

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Home needs extensive updating but is in an awesome location! Earn sweat equity or tear down and build new. Hardwood floors throughout most of first and second floor. Large family room opens to a deck overlooking the back yard. Brick driveway. Home must be sold

11/09/2026

Selling Your Home? What You Should Know About Price Cuts vs. Rate Buydowns.

What if you could make your house more attractive to buyers without lowering your asking price?

With 43% of sellers cutting prices right now, according to HousingWire, it's a question worth asking – especially because there's another way to give buyers what they really want: a lower monthly payment.

It's called a mortgage rate buydown. And the difference can be pretty remarkable.
Here's an example.

Let's say you're willing to offer a buyer $10,000 to help get your house sold.

A $10,000 price reduction could save that buyer about $70 a month.

But putting that same $10,000 toward a temporary mortgage rate buydown could save them roughly $500 a month in the first year.

Same amount from you. A much bigger impact on their immediate budget.

Now, those savings won't last forever with a temporary buydown. But for the right buyer, that upfront relief could be exactly what makes your house stand out.

Thinking about selling? Send me a message. Let's explore which incentives could attract buyers while protecting your bottom line.

11/09/2026

Try your hand out at creating a tiny world with this fun DIY terrarium. It's perfect for getting the kids in on the fun!

See full post with more tips, links, and resources on the Apartment Therapy website.

11/07/2026

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11/07/2026

11/06/2026

What Experts Forecast for Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2027

Want to know what’s next for rates and prices? The forecasts are in.

And the outlook for the housing market in 2027 comes down to one word: steady.

The latest forecasts from Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association, and Wells Fargo show mortgage rates holding fairly flat through 2027. No big drop expected. No big spike either.

Lenders agree. In a recent HousingWire survey, 70% of mortgage executives said they expect rates to be around 7.5% or higher six months from now.

Home prices are on a steady path too. On average, those same forecasts show national prices rising about 1% to 1.5% a year through 2027.

So what does that mean for you?

If you’re buying, slower price growth gives you a little more breathing room. And instead of waiting on a rate drop that may not come, you can focus on what you can control, like a monthly payment that feels comfortable today.

If you’re selling, your house should keep holding its value, which makes it easier to plan your move around your goals and timeline.

Just keep in mind, these are national numbers. What’s happening in your neighborhood could look different.

Curious what a move could look like at today’s rates and prices? Let’s run the numbers together.

Address

1136 S Main Street
Lombard, IL
60148

Website

http://www.jeanreedybaren.com/

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